The Descartes Systems Group (STU:DC2) Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 11.49% (As of Apr. 2026)

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STU:DC2 The Descartes Systems Group Inc STU:DC2
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What is The Descartes Systems Group Effective Interest Rate on Debt %?

The Descartes Systems Group STU:DC2 +6.53% 88 Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 11.49% as of Apr. 2026. GuruFocus rates STU:DC2 with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of €101.79 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign 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 Descartes Systems Group's annualized positive value of Interest Expense for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was €0.8 Mil. The Descartes Systems Group's average total debt for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was €7.0 Mil. Therefore, The Descartes Systems Group's annualized Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 11.49%.


The Descartes Systems Group  (STU:DC2) Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Explanation

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


The Descartes Systems Group Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Related Terms


The Descartes Systems Group Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for The Descartes Systems Group'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.

The Descartes Systems Group Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Chart

The Descartes Systems Group Annual Data
Trend Jan17 Jan18 Jan19 Jan20 Jan21 Jan22 Jan23 Jan24 Jan25 Jan26
Effective Interest Rate on Debt %
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The Descartes Systems Group Quarterly Data
Jul21 Oct21 Jan22 Apr22 Jul22 Oct22 Jan23 Apr23 Jul23 Oct23 Jan24 Apr24 Jul24 Oct24 Jan25 Apr25 Jul25 Oct25 Jan26 Apr26
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STU:DC2 vs UBER, SHOP, CRM: Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Comparison

For the Software - Application subindustry, The Descartes Systems Group'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 Descartes Systems Group Effective Interest Rate on Debt % vs Software Industry

For the Software industry and Technology sector, The Descartes Systems Group's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where The Descartes Systems Group's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % falls into.


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The Descartes Systems Group Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Calculation

The Descartes Systems Group's annualized Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for the fiscal year that ended in Jan. 2026 is calculated as

Effective Interest Rate on Debt %
=-1  *  Interest Expense/( (Total Debt  (A: Jan. 2025 )+Total Debt  (A: Jan. 2026 ))/ count )
=-1  *  -0.823/( (7.628+7.117)/ 2 )
=-1  *  -0.823/7.3725
=11.16 %

where

Total Debt  (A: Jan. 2025 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=4.558 + 3.07
=7.628

Total Debt  (A: Jan. 2026 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=4.163 + 2.954
=7.117

The Descartes Systems Group's annualized Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as

Effective Interest Rate on Debt %
=-1  *  Interest Expense/( (Total Debt  (Q: Jan. 2026 )+Total Debt  (Q: Apr. 2026 ))/ count )
=-1  *  -0.808/( (7.117+6.949)/ 2 )
=-1  *  -0.808/7.033
=11.49 %

where

Total Debt  (Q: Jan. 2026 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=4.163 + 2.954
=7.117

Total Debt  (Q: Apr. 2026 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=4.007 + 2.942
=6.949

* 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 (Apr. 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 11.49% mean?
The Descartes Systems Group (STU:DC2) has a Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 11.49% as of Apr. 2026. Effective interest rate on debt is the rate a company actually pays on its debt. View historical data on The Descartes Systems Group and its competitors.
Is The Descartes Systems Group's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % too high?
The Descartes Systems Group's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 11.49%. Overall, The Descartes Systems Group has a GF Score™ of 88/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The Descartes Systems Group's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % compare to UBER and SHOP?
The Descartes Systems Group's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 11.49% can be compared against companies in the Software 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 Software company?
A good Effective Interest Rate on Debt % depends on the Software 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 Descartes Systems Group and its competitors. The Descartes Systems Group's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 11.49%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is The Descartes Systems Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Descartes Systems Group (STU:DC2) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €101.79, compared to a current price of €66.10 — trading 35.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 11.49%. The Descartes Systems Group's overall GF Score™ is 88/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Descartes Systems Group (STU:DC2), the current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 11.49% as of Apr. 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 Descartes Systems Group (STU:DC2) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Descartes Systems Group stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €66.10 is trading 35.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of €101.79. GuruFocus considers The Descartes Systems Group to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for STU:DC2:

  • Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 11.49%
  • GF Value™: €101.79 vs. price of €66.10 (35.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 88/100 with 1 warning sign

No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:DC2 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


The Descartes Systems Group Business Description

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Address 120 Randall Drive, Waterloo, ON, CAN, N2V 1C6
Descartes Systems Group provides a software solution that allows users in the shipping industry to communicate with one another. Its core product is the Global Logistics Network, which is best understood as transaction-driven. Descartes charges clients to send/receive messages, data, and documents on the GLN. Customers typically contract for a monthly minimum over a multiyear period. The GLN platform allows Descartes to upsell additional software modules as well, typically provided via a software-as-a-service model.
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