SMFRF (Sumitomo Forestry Co) Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 2.14% (As of Dec. 2025)

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SMFRF Sumitomo Forestry Co Ltd SMFRF
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Price $7.90
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What is Sumitomo Forestry Co Effective Interest Rate on Debt %?

Sumitomo Forestry Co SMFRF 83 Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 2.14% as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates SMFRF with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of $14.01 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 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. Sumitomo Forestry Co's annualized positive value of Interest Expense for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was $108 Mil. Sumitomo Forestry Co's average total debt for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was $5,048 Mil. Therefore, Sumitomo Forestry Co's annualized Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 2.14%.


Sumitomo Forestry Co  (OTCPK:SMFRF) Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Explanation

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


Sumitomo Forestry Co Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Related Terms


Sumitomo Forestry Co Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Sumitomo Forestry 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.

Sumitomo Forestry Co Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Chart

Sumitomo Forestry Co Annual Data
Trend Mar16 Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Effective Interest Rate on Debt %
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Sumitomo Forestry Co Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.71 1.80 1.90 2.14 2.07

SMFRF vs DHI, PHM, LEN: Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Comparison

For the Residential Construction subindustry, Sumitomo Forestry 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.


Sumitomo Forestry Co Effective Interest Rate on Debt % vs Homebuilding & Construction Industry

For the Homebuilding & Construction industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Sumitomo Forestry Co's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Sumitomo Forestry Co's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % falls into.


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Sumitomo Forestry Co Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Calculation

Sumitomo Forestry 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  *  -84.585/( (3987.997+4935.157)/ 2 )
=-1  *  -84.585/4461.577
=1.90 %

where

Total Debt  (A: Dec. 2024 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=3275.944 + 712.053
=3987.997

Total Debt  (A: Dec. 2025 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=3861.129 + 1074.028
=4935.157

Sumitomo Forestry Co's annualized Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Effective Interest Rate on Debt %
=-1  *  Interest Expense/( (Total Debt  (Q: Sep. 2025 )+Total Debt  (Q: Dec. 2025 ))/ count )
=-1  *  -108.008/( (5160.064+4935.157)/ 2 )
=-1  *  -108.008/5047.6105
=2.14 %

where

Total Debt  (Q: Sep. 2025 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=3753.964 + 1406.1
=5160.064

Total Debt  (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=3861.129 + 1074.028
=4935.157

* 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 2.14% mean?
Sumitomo Forestry Co (SMFRF) has a Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 2.14% as of Dec. 2025. Effective interest rate on debt is the rate a company actually pays on its debt. View historical data on Sumitomo Forestry Co and its competitors.
Is Sumitomo Forestry Co's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % too high?
Sumitomo Forestry Co's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 2.14%. Overall, Sumitomo Forestry Co has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sumitomo Forestry Co's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % compare to DHI and PHM?
Sumitomo Forestry Co's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 2.14% can be compared against companies in the Homebuilding & Construction 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 Homebuilding & Construction company?
A good Effective Interest Rate on Debt % depends on the Homebuilding & Construction 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 Sumitomo Forestry Co and its competitors. Sumitomo Forestry Co's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 2.14%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sumitomo Forestry Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sumitomo Forestry Co (SMFRF) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $14.01, compared to a current price of $7.90 — trading 43.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 2.14%. Sumitomo Forestry Co's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 4 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 Sumitomo Forestry Co (SMFRF), the current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 2.14% 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 Sumitomo Forestry Co (SMFRF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sumitomo Forestry Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $7.90 is trading 43.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $14.01. GuruFocus considers Sumitomo Forestry Co to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for SMFRF:

  • Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 2.14%
  • GF Value™: $14.01 vs. price of $7.90 (43.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 83/100 with 4 warning signs

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


Sumitomo Forestry Co Business Description

Other Exchanges 1911:Japan5F6:Germany
Address 1-3-2 Otemachi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 100-8270
Website https://sfc.jp
Sumitomo Forestry Co Ltd is a Japan-based company engaged in the timber, housing, and environmental businesses. The company operates through four reportable segments: Timber Building Materials Business, Housing Business, Construction and Real Estate Business, and Resources and Environment Business. The Timber Building Materials Business purchases, manufactures, and sells timber and building materials. The Housing Business handles housing construction, renovation, and real estate brokerage. The Construction and Real Estate Business develops condominiums, apartment buildings, and commercial complexes. The Resources and Environment Business focuses on renewable energy and forestry resource operations. It generates the majority of revenue from the Construction and real estate business segment.
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