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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. USA Today Co's annualized positive value of Interest Expense for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $85 Mil. USA Today Co's average total debt for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $1,133 Mil. Therefore, USA Today Co's annualized Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 7.50%.
USA Today Co (NYSE:TDAY) Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Explanation
Effective Interest Rate on Debt % measures the usage rate that a borrower actually pays on a debt.
USA Today Co Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Related Terms
USA Today Co Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for USA Today 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.
USA Today Co Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Chart
TDAY vs SCHL, LEE, EDUC: Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Comparison
For the Publishing subindustry, USA Today 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.
USA Today Co Effective Interest Rate on Debt % vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, USA Today Co's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where USA Today Co's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % falls into.
* 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 7.50% mean?
USA Today Co (TDAY) has a Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 7.50% as of Mar. 2026. Effective interest rate on debt is the rate a company actually pays on its debt. View historical data on USA Today Co and its competitors.
Is USA Today Co's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % too high?
USA Today Co's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 7.50%. Overall, USA Today Co has a GF Score™ of 47/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does USA Today Co's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % compare to SCHL and LEE?
USA Today Co's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 7.50% can be compared against companies in the Media - Diversified 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 Media - Diversified company?
A good Effective Interest Rate on Debt % depends on the Media - Diversified 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 USA Today Co and its competitors. USA Today Co's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 7.50%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is USA Today Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, USA Today Co (TDAY) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $2.97, compared to a current price of $8.99 — trading 202.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 7.50%. USA Today Co's overall GF Score™ is 47/100 with 8 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 USA Today Co (TDAY), the current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 7.50% 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 USA Today Co (TDAY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, USA Today Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $8.99 is trading 202.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $2.97.
GuruFocus considers USA Today Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TDAY:
Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 7.50%
GF Value™: $2.97 vs. price of $8.99 (202.7% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TDAY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
USA Today Co Inc is a diversified media company with national and local reach, dedicated to empowering and enriching communities. It prioritizes a digital-first approach, focusing on audience growth and engagement while diversifying revenue streams. Through its trusted brands, including the USA TODAY NETWORK, comprised of the national publication, USA TODAY, and local media organizations, including a network of local properties, in the United States, and Newsquest, a wholly-owned subsidiary operating in the United Kingdom, provide essential journalism, local content, and digital experiences to audiences and businesses. Its digital marketing solutions brand, LocaliQ, supports small and medium-sized businesses with digital marketing products and solutions.
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