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Security Federal (OTCPK:SFDL) Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Explanation
Effective Interest Rate on Debt % measures the usage rate that a borrower actually pays on a debt.
Security Federal Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Related Terms
Security Federal Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Security Federal'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.
Security Federal Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Chart
SFDL vs CWBK, CTUY, CCNB: Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Comparison
For the Banks - Regional subindustry, Security Federal'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.
Security Federal Effective Interest Rate on Debt % vs Banks Industry
For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, Security Federal's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Security Federal'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 (Dec. 2025) 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 75.76% mean?
Security Federal (SFDL) has a Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 75.76% as of Dec. 2025. Effective interest rate on debt is the rate a company actually pays on its debt. View historical data on Security Federal and its competitors.
Is Security Federal's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % too high?
Security Federal's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 75.76%. Overall, Security Federal has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Security Federal's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % compare to CWBK and CTUY?
Security Federal's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 75.76% can be compared against companies in the Banks 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 Banks company?
A good Effective Interest Rate on Debt % depends on the Banks 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 Security Federal and its competitors. Security Federal's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 75.76%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Security Federal stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Security Federal (SFDL) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $33.66, compared to a current price of $41.67 — trading 23.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 75.76%. Security Federal's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 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 Security Federal (SFDL), the current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 75.76% as of Dec. 2025. 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 Security Federal (SFDL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Security Federal stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $41.67 is trading 23.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $33.66.
GuruFocus considers Security Federal to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SFDL:
Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 75.76%
GF Value™: $33.66 vs. price of $41.67 (23.8% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SFDL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Security Federal Corp and its subsidiaries are involved in the business of providing commercial and personal banking services as well as auto, business, home, and health insurance. The primary business of the company is to accept deposits from the general public and originate commercial real estate loans, commercial business loans, consumer loans as well as mortgage loans to buy or refinance one-to-four family residential real estate. It also originates construction loans and loans for the acquisition, development, and construction of residential subdivisions and commercial projects. The company also operates Security Federal Trust and Investments that offers trust, financial planning, and financial management services.
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