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Saudi Public Transport Co (SAU:4040) Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Explanation
Effective Interest Rate on Debt % measures the usage rate that a borrower actually pays on a debt.
Saudi Public Transport Co Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Related Terms
Saudi Public Transport Co Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Saudi Public Transport 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.
Saudi Public Transport Co Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Chart
SAU:4040 vs UNP, CSX, NSC: Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Comparison
For the Railroads subindustry, Saudi Public Transport 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.
Saudi Public Transport Co Effective Interest Rate on Debt % vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Saudi Public Transport Co's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Saudi Public Transport Co's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % falls into.
* 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 (Mar. 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 7.26% mean?
Saudi Public Transport Co (SAU:4040) has a Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 7.26% as of Mar. 2026. Effective interest rate on debt is the rate a company actually pays on its debt. View historical data on Saudi Public Transport Co and its competitors.
Is Saudi Public Transport Co's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % too high?
Saudi Public Transport Co's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 7.26%. Overall, Saudi Public Transport Co has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Saudi Public Transport Co's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % compare to UNP and CSX?
Saudi Public Transport Co's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 7.26% can be compared against companies in the Transportation 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 Transportation company?
A good Effective Interest Rate on Debt % depends on the Transportation 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 Saudi Public Transport Co and its competitors. Saudi Public Transport Co's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 7.26%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Saudi Public Transport Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Saudi Public Transport Co (SAU:4040) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ﷼25.11, compared to a current price of ﷼12.07 — trading 51.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 7.26%. Saudi Public Transport Co's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 6 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 Saudi Public Transport Co (SAU:4040), the current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 7.26% as of Mar. 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 Saudi Public Transport Co (SAU:4040) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Saudi Public Transport Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ﷼12.07 is trading 51.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of ﷼25.11.
GuruFocus considers Saudi Public Transport Co to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for SAU:4040:
Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 7.26%
GF Value™: ﷼25.11 vs. price of ﷼12.07 (51.9% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SAU:4040 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Saudi Public Transport Co provides transportation services. It offers passenger land transport in both intra- and inter-city routes throughout the Kingdom and beyond. The Group is also involved in transferring non-postal parcels, cargo, school transport, teacher transport, car rentals, and sand and gravel transport. The segments include passenger transport, specialized services, technical shared services, digital mobility solutions, and the concession for the Abdul-Aziz Project for public transport in Riyadh, with the majority of its revenue coming from this concession segment. Business activities operate through Saudi Arabia.
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