The Simply Good Foods Co (STU:76L) Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 5.26% (As of May. 2026)

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STU:76L The Simply Good Foods Co STU:76L
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Price €8.79
GF Value €33.67
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What is The Simply Good Foods Co Effective Interest Rate on Debt %?

The Simply Good Foods Co STU:76L -2.18% 62 Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 5.26% as of May. 2026. GuruFocus rates STU:76L with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of €33.67 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 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. The Simply Good Foods Co's annualized positive value of Interest Expense for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was €20 Mil. The Simply Good Foods Co's average total debt for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was €376 Mil. Therefore, The Simply Good Foods Co's annualized Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was 5.26%.


The Simply Good Foods Co  (STU:76L) Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Explanation

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


The Simply Good Foods Co Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Related Terms


The Simply Good Foods Co Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Historical Data

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* 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.

The Simply Good Foods Co Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Chart

The Simply Good Foods Co Annual Data
Trend Aug16 Aug18 Aug19 Aug20 Aug21 Aug22 Aug23 Aug24 Aug25
Effective Interest Rate on Debt %
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The Simply Good Foods Co Quarterly Data
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STU:76L vs JBSS, MAMA, WEST: Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Comparison

For the Packaged Foods subindustry, The Simply Good Foods 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.


The Simply Good Foods Co Effective Interest Rate on Debt % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, The Simply Good Foods Co's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where The Simply Good Foods Co's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % falls into.


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The Simply Good Foods Co Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Calculation

The Simply Good Foods Co's annualized Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for the fiscal year that ended in Aug. 2025 is calculated as

Effective Interest Rate on Debt %
=-1  *  Interest Expense/( (Total Debt  (A: Aug. 2024 )+Total Debt  (A: Aug. 2025 ))/ count )
=-1  *  -19.971/( (365.502+261.503)/ 2 )
=-1  *  -19.971/313.5025
=6.37 %

where

Total Debt  (A: Aug. 2024 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=360.519 + 4.983
=365.502

Total Debt  (A: Aug. 2025 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=256.463 + 5.04
=261.503

The Simply Good Foods Co's annualized Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 is calculated as

Effective Interest Rate on Debt %
=-1  *  Interest Expense/( (Total Debt  (Q: Feb. 2026 )+Total Debt  (Q: May. 2026 ))/ count )
=-1  *  -19.776/( (374.247+377.059)/ 2 )
=-1  *  -19.776/375.653
=5.26 %

where

Total Debt  (Q: Feb. 2026 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=374.247 + 0
=374.247

Total Debt  (Q: May. 2026 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=377.059 + 0
=377.059

* 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 (May. 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 5.26% mean?
The Simply Good Foods Co (STU:76L) has a Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 5.26% as of May. 2026. Effective interest rate on debt is the rate a company actually pays on its debt. View historical data on The Simply Good Foods Co and its competitors.
Is The Simply Good Foods Co's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % too high?
The Simply Good Foods Co's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 5.26%. Overall, The Simply Good Foods Co has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The Simply Good Foods Co's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % compare to JBSS and MAMA?
The Simply Good Foods Co's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 5.26% can be compared against companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
A good Effective Interest Rate on Debt % depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods 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 The Simply Good Foods Co and its competitors. The Simply Good Foods Co's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 5.26%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is The Simply Good Foods Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Simply Good Foods Co (STU:76L) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €33.67, compared to a current price of €8.79 — trading 73.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 5.26%. The Simply Good Foods Co's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 with 3 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 The Simply Good Foods Co (STU:76L), the current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 5.26% as of May. 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 The Simply Good Foods Co (STU:76L) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Simply Good Foods Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €8.79 is trading 73.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of €33.67. GuruFocus considers The Simply Good Foods Co to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for STU:76L:

  • Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 5.26%
  • GF Value™: €33.67 vs. price of €8.79 (73.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 62/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:76L stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


The Simply Good Foods Co Business Description

Other Exchanges SMPL:USAS2MP34:Brazil
Address 1225, 17th Street, Suite 1000, Denver, CO, USA, 80202
The Simply Good Foods Co Company is a consumer packaged food and beverage company that develops, markets, and sells protein bars, ready-to-drink protein shakes, sweet and salty snacks, and confectionery products under the Quest, Atkins, and OWYN brands. The products target consumers seeking protein-rich foods with limited sugars and carbohydrates, with OWYN offering plant-based and allergen-tested options. The company distributes mainly in North America through grocery, club, mass merchandise, e-commerce, and specialty channels. It operates two segments: Quest and Atkins, and OWYN. The company operates in North America and internationally, with the majority of revenue coming from North America.
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