Hikari Heights-Varus Co (SSE:2137) Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 7.53% (As of Mar. 2026)

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SSE:2137 Hikari Heights-Varus Co Ltd SSE:2137
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What is Hikari Heights-Varus Co Effective Interest Rate on Debt %?

Hikari Heights-Varus Co SSE:2137 54 Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 7.53% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates SSE:2137 with a GF Score™ of 54/100 and a GF Value™ of 円730.30 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 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. Hikari Heights-Varus Co's annualized positive value of Interest Expense for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円24 Mil. Hikari Heights-Varus Co's average total debt for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円321 Mil. Therefore, Hikari Heights-Varus Co's annualized Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 7.53%.


Hikari Heights-Varus Co  (SSE:2137) Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Explanation

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


Hikari Heights-Varus Co Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Related Terms


Hikari Heights-Varus Co Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Hikari Heights-Varus 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.

Hikari Heights-Varus Co Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Chart

Hikari Heights-Varus Co Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Effective Interest Rate on Debt %
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Hikari Heights-Varus Co Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 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 7.46 7.05 7.71 6.98 7.53

SSE:2137 vs HCA, THC, DVA: Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Comparison

For the Medical Care Facilities subindustry, Hikari Heights-Varus 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.


Hikari Heights-Varus Co Effective Interest Rate on Debt % vs Healthcare Providers & Services Industry

For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry and Healthcare sector, Hikari Heights-Varus Co's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Hikari Heights-Varus Co's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % falls into.


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Hikari Heights-Varus Co Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Calculation

Hikari Heights-Varus Co's annualized Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Effective Interest Rate on Debt %
=-1  *  Interest Expense/( (Total Debt  (A: Mar. 2025 )+Total Debt  (A: Mar. 2026 ))/ count )
=-1  *  -23.223/( (531.956+536.183)/ 2 )
=-1  *  -23.223/534.0695
=4.35 %

where

Total Debt  (A: Mar. 2025 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=379.72 + 152.236
=531.956

Total Debt  (A: Mar. 2026 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=372.981 + 163.202
=536.183

Hikari Heights-Varus Co's annualized Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Effective Interest Rate on Debt %
=-1  *  Interest Expense/( (Total Debt  (Q: Sep. 2025 )+Total Debt  (Q: Mar. 2026 ))/ count )
=-1  *  -24.172/( (106+536.183)/ 2 )
=-1  *  -24.172/321.0915
=7.53 %

where

Total Debt  (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=372.981 + 163.202
=536.183

* 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 two times the semi-annual (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 7.53% mean?
Hikari Heights-Varus Co (SSE:2137) has a Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 7.53% as of Mar. 2026. Effective interest rate on debt is the rate a company actually pays on its debt. View historical data on Hikari Heights-Varus Co and its competitors.
Is Hikari Heights-Varus Co's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % too high?
Hikari Heights-Varus Co's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 7.53%. Overall, Hikari Heights-Varus Co has a GF Score™ of 54/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hikari Heights-Varus Co's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % compare to HCA and THC?
Hikari Heights-Varus Co's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 7.53% can be compared against companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services 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 Healthcare Providers & Services company?
A good Effective Interest Rate on Debt % depends on the Healthcare Providers & Services 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 Hikari Heights-Varus Co and its competitors. Hikari Heights-Varus Co's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 7.53%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hikari Heights-Varus Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hikari Heights-Varus Co (SSE:2137) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円730.30, compared to a current price of 円720.00 — trading 1.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 7.53%. Hikari Heights-Varus Co's overall GF Score™ is 54/100 with 5 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 Hikari Heights-Varus Co (SSE:2137), the current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 7.53% 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 Hikari Heights-Varus Co (SSE:2137) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hikari Heights-Varus Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円720.00 is trading 1.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円730.30. GuruFocus considers Hikari Heights-Varus Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for SSE:2137:

  • Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 7.53%
  • GF Value™: 円730.30 vs. price of 円720.00 (1.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 54/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the SSE:2137 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Hikari Heights-Varus Co Business Description

Address 1-15, Minami-juku-jo Nishi-11-chome, Chuo-ku, Sapporo, JPN, 005-0013
Hikari Heights-Varus Co Ltd is a Japanese firm engaged in operating senior homes. It operates nursing homes for the elderly. The company provides rooms for healthy elderly as well as ones requiring assisted living.
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