Saudia Dairy and Foodstuff Co (SAU:2270) Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 8.27% (As of Jun. 2026)

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SAU:2270 Saudia Dairy and Foodstuff Co SAU:2270
94 GF Score
Price ﷼198.60
GF Value ﷼322.53
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
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What is Saudia Dairy and Foodstuff Co Effective Interest Rate on Debt %?

Saudia Dairy and Foodstuff Co SAU:2270 +0.25% 94 Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 8.27% as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates SAU:2270 with a GF Score™ of 94/100 and a GF Value™ of ﷼322.53 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is the usage rate that a borrower actually pays on a debt. It is calculated as the positive value of Interest Expense divided by its average total debt. Total debt equals to Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation plus Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation. Saudia Dairy and Foodstuff Co's annualized positive value of Interest Expense for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was ﷼6 Mil. Saudia Dairy and Foodstuff Co's average total debt for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was ﷼68 Mil. Therefore, Saudia Dairy and Foodstuff Co's annualized Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 8.27%.


Saudia Dairy and Foodstuff Co  (SAU:2270) Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Explanation

Effective Interest Rate on Debt % measures the usage rate that a borrower actually pays on a debt.


Saudia Dairy and Foodstuff Co Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Related Terms


Saudia Dairy and Foodstuff Co Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Saudia Dairy and Foodstuff Co's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Saudia Dairy and Foodstuff Co Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Chart

Saudia Dairy and Foodstuff Co Annual Data
Trend Mar16 Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Dec24 Dec25
Effective Interest Rate on Debt %
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Saudia Dairy and Foodstuff Co Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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SAU:2270 vs KHC, GIS: Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Comparison

For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Saudia Dairy and Foodstuff Co's Effective Interest Rate on Debt %, along with its competitors' market caps and Effective Interest Rate on Debt % data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


Saudia Dairy and Foodstuff Co Effective Interest Rate on Debt % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Saudia Dairy and Foodstuff Co's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Saudia Dairy and Foodstuff Co's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % falls into.


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Saudia Dairy and Foodstuff Co Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Calculation

Saudia Dairy and Foodstuff Co's annualized Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Effective Interest Rate on Debt %
=-1  *  Interest Expense/( (Total Debt  (A: Dec. 2024 )+Total Debt  (A: Dec. 2025 ))/ count )
=-1  *  -3.386/( (53.274+70.391)/ 2 )
=-1  *  -3.386/61.8325
=5.48 %

where

Total Debt  (A: Dec. 2024 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=43.225 + 10.049
=53.274

Total Debt  (A: Dec. 2025 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=57.572 + 12.819
=70.391

Saudia Dairy and Foodstuff Co's annualized Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as

Effective Interest Rate on Debt %
=-1  *  Interest Expense/( (Total Debt  (Q: Mar. 2026 )+Total Debt  (Q: Jun. 2026 ))/ count )
=-1  *  -5.628/( (69.563+66.526)/ 2 )
=-1  *  -5.628/68.0445
=8.27 %

where

Total Debt  (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=56.928 + 12.635
=69.563

Total Debt  (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=55.2 + 11.326
=66.526

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

In the calculation of annual Effective Interest Rate on Debt %, the Interest Expense of the last fiscal year and the average total debt over the fiscal year are used. In calculating the quarterly data, the Interest Expense data used here is four times the quarterly (Jun. 2026) interest expense data. Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.

What does a Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 8.27% mean?
Saudia Dairy and Foodstuff Co (SAU:2270) has a Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 8.27% as of Jun. 2026. Effective interest rate on debt is the rate a company actually pays on its debt. View historical data on Saudia Dairy and Foodstuff Co and its competitors.
Is Saudia Dairy and Foodstuff Co's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % too high?
Saudia Dairy and Foodstuff Co's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 8.27%. Overall, Saudia Dairy and Foodstuff Co has a GF Score™ of 94/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Saudia Dairy and Foodstuff Co's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % compare to KHC and GIS?
Saudia Dairy and Foodstuff Co's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 8.27% can be compared against companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
A good Effective Interest Rate on Debt % depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods industry context. However, Effective Interest Rate on Debt % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Effective Interest Rate on Debt % mean?
A high Effective Interest Rate on Debt % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Effective interest rate on debt is the rate a company actually pays on its debt. View historical data on Saudia Dairy and Foodstuff Co and its competitors. Saudia Dairy and Foodstuff Co's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 8.27%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Saudia Dairy and Foodstuff Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Saudia Dairy and Foodstuff Co (SAU:2270) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ﷼322.53, compared to a current price of ﷼198.60 — trading 38.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 8.27%. Saudia Dairy and Foodstuff Co's overall GF Score™ is 94/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Effective Interest Rate on Debt % calculated?
Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Saudia Dairy and Foodstuff Co (SAU:2270), the current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 8.27% as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Saudia Dairy and Foodstuff Co (SAU:2270) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Saudia Dairy and Foodstuff Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ﷼198.60 is trading 38.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of ﷼322.53. GuruFocus considers Saudia Dairy and Foodstuff Co to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for SAU:2270:

  • Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 8.27%
  • GF Value™: ﷼322.53 vs. price of ﷼198.60 (38.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 94/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the SAU:2270 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Saudia Dairy and Foodstuff Co Business Description

Address Sari Branch Road, Al Khalidiyyah District, Jeddah, SAU, 23423
Saudia Dairy and Foodstuff Co is engaged in the production and distribution of dairy products, beverages, and various foodstuffs in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Poland, and certain other Gulf and Arab countries. The company operates in two segments: Drinks, which include milk and juice products; and Non- drinks, which include ice creams, tomato paste, cheese and snacks.
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