TCTZF (Tencent Holdings) Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 2.97% (As of Mar. 2026)

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TCTZF Tencent Holdings Ltd TCTZF
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What is Tencent Holdings Effective Interest Rate on Debt %?

Tencent Holdings TCTZF -1.40% 80 Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 2.97% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates TCTZF with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of $69.65 (Modestly Undervalued).

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. Tencent Holdings's annualized positive value of Interest Expense for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $1,729 Mil. Tencent Holdings's average total debt for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $58,269 Mil. Therefore, Tencent Holdings's annualized Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.97%.


Tencent Holdings  (OTCPK:TCTZF) Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Explanation

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


Tencent Holdings Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Related Terms


Tencent Holdings Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Tencent Holdings'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.

Tencent Holdings Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Chart

Tencent Holdings Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Effective Interest Rate on Debt %
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Tencent Holdings Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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TCTZF vs GOOGL, META, SPOT: Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Comparison

For the Internet Content & Information subindustry, Tencent Holdings'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.


Tencent Holdings Effective Interest Rate on Debt % vs Interactive Media Industry

For the Interactive Media industry and Communication Services sector, Tencent Holdings's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Tencent Holdings's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % falls into.


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Tencent Holdings Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Calculation

Tencent Holdings'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  *  -1910.495/( (49186.48+57700.903)/ 2 )
=-1  *  -1910.495/53443.6915
=3.57 %

where

Total Debt  (A: Dec. 2024 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=39969.234 + 9217.246
=49186.48

Total Debt  (A: Dec. 2025 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=49388.488 + 8312.415
=57700.903

Tencent Holdings'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: Dec. 2025 )+Total Debt  (Q: Mar. 2026 ))/ count )
=-1  *  -1728.936/( (57700.903+58837.075)/ 2 )
=-1  *  -1728.936/58268.989
=2.97 %

where

Total Debt  (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=49388.488 + 8312.415
=57700.903

Total Debt  (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=50101.566 + 8735.509
=58837.075

* 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 2.97% mean?
Tencent Holdings (TCTZF) has a Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 2.97% as of Mar. 2026. Effective interest rate on debt is the rate a company actually pays on its debt. View historical data on Tencent Holdings and its competitors.
Is Tencent Holdings' Effective Interest Rate on Debt % too high?
Tencent Holdings' current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 2.97%. Overall, Tencent Holdings has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Tencent Holdings' Effective Interest Rate on Debt % compare to GOOGL and META?
Tencent Holdings' Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 2.97% can be compared against companies in the Interactive Media 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 an Interactive Media company?
A good Effective Interest Rate on Debt % depends on the Interactive Media 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 Tencent Holdings and its competitors. Tencent Holdings's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 2.97%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Tencent Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tencent Holdings (TCTZF) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $69.65, compared to a current price of $60.06 — trading 13.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 2.97%. Tencent Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 80/100. 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 Tencent Holdings (TCTZF), the current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 2.97% 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 Tencent Holdings (TCTZF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tencent Holdings stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $60.06 is trading 13.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $69.65. GuruFocus considers Tencent Holdings to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TCTZF:

  • Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 2.97%
  • GF Value™: $69.65 vs. price of $60.06 (13.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 80/100

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


Tencent Holdings Business Description

Address No. 33 Haitian 2nd Road, Tencent Binhai Towers, Nanshan District, Shenzhen, CHN, 518054
Tencent is the world's largest game publisher, with top-grossing mobile hits like Honor of Kings and Peacekeeper Elite and a steady pipeline of new titles. It also operates WeChat-China's super-app with roughly 1.3 billion users-embedded in daily life for messaging, short video, mini programs, payments, and shopping. Beyond its own platforms, Tencent is a prolific strategic investor, holding stakes in leading internet companies such as PDD, Kuaishou, and Xiaohongshu.
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