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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. Shake Shack's annualized positive value of Interest Expense for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $2 Mil. Shake Shack's average total debt for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $920 Mil. Therefore, Shake Shack's annualized Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.24%.
Shake Shack (NYSE:SHAK) Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Explanation
Effective Interest Rate on Debt % measures the usage rate that a borrower actually pays on a debt.
Shake Shack Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Related Terms
Shake Shack Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Shake Shack'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.
Shake Shack Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Chart
SHAK vs ARCO, BJRI, WEN: Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Comparison
For the Restaurants subindustry, Shake Shack'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.
Shake Shack Effective Interest Rate on Debt % vs Restaurants Industry
For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Shake Shack's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Shake Shack'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 0.24% mean?
Shake Shack (SHAK) has a Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 0.24% as of Mar. 2026. Effective interest rate on debt is the rate a company actually pays on its debt. View historical data on Shake Shack and its competitors.
Is Shake Shack's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % too high?
Shake Shack's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 0.24%. Overall, Shake Shack has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Shake Shack's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % compare to ARCO and BJRI?
Shake Shack's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 0.24% can be compared against companies in the Restaurants 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 Restaurants company?
A good Effective Interest Rate on Debt % depends on the Restaurants 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 Shake Shack and its competitors. Shake Shack's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 0.24%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Shake Shack stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shake Shack (SHAK) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $122.02, compared to a current price of $57.10 — trading 53.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 0.24%. Shake Shack's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 2 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 Shake Shack (SHAK), the current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 0.24% 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 Shake Shack (SHAK) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shake Shack stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $57.10 is trading 53.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $122.02.
GuruFocus considers Shake Shack to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for SHAK:
Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 0.24%
GF Value™: $122.02 vs. price of $57.10 (53.2% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SHAK stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Shake Shack Inc is a roadside burger stand. It serves a classic American menu of premium burgers, hot dogs, crispy chicken, frozen custard, crinkle-cut fries, shakes, beer, wine, and more. The company's burgers are made with a whole-muscle blend of all-natural, hormone and antibiotic-free Angus beef, ground fresh daily, cooked to order, and served on a non-genetically modified organism (GMO) potato bun. Its menu focuses on food and beverages, crafted from a range of classic American foods. The company serves draft Root Beer, seasonal freshly-squeezed lemonade, organic fresh-brewed iced tea, cold brew coffee, organic apple juice, and Shack20 bottled water. Geographically, the company generates the majority of its revenue from the United States.
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