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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. BenQ Materials's annualized positive value of Interest Expense for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was NT$202 Mil. BenQ Materials's average total debt for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was NT$10,642 Mil. Therefore, BenQ Materials's annualized Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.90%.
BenQ Materials (TPE:8215) Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Explanation
Effective Interest Rate on Debt % measures the usage rate that a borrower actually pays on a debt.
BenQ Materials Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Related Terms
BenQ Materials Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for BenQ Materials'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.
BenQ Materials Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Chart
TPE:8215 vs APH, GLW, TEL: Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Comparison
For the Electronic Components subindustry, BenQ Materials'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.
BenQ Materials Effective Interest Rate on Debt % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, BenQ Materials's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where BenQ Materials'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 1.90% mean?
BenQ Materials (TPE:8215) has a Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 1.90% as of Mar. 2026. Effective interest rate on debt is the rate a company actually pays on its debt. View historical data on BenQ Materials and its competitors.
Is BenQ Materials' Effective Interest Rate on Debt % too high?
BenQ Materials' current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 1.90%. Overall, BenQ Materials has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does BenQ Materials' Effective Interest Rate on Debt % compare to APH and GLW?
BenQ Materials' Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 1.90% can be compared against companies in the Hardware 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 Hardware company?
A good Effective Interest Rate on Debt % depends on the Hardware 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 BenQ Materials and its competitors. BenQ Materials's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 1.90%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is BenQ Materials stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BenQ Materials (TPE:8215) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$31.84, compared to a current price of NT$22.85 — trading 28.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 1.90%. BenQ Materials' overall GF Score™ is 69/100 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 BenQ Materials (TPE:8215), the current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 1.90% 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 BenQ Materials (TPE:8215) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BenQ Materials stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of NT$22.85 is trading 28.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$31.84.
GuruFocus considers BenQ Materials to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for TPE:8215:
Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 1.90%
GF Value™: NT$31.84 vs. price of NT$22.85 (28.2% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:8215 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
BenQ Materials Corp is engaged in the manufacturing and sales of film sheet products and medical equipment. Its products include polarizer films; optical films for touch panels; E-paper, industrial tapes; and smart optical films, healthcare products, including hydrocolloid dressings for moist wound management and silicone gels. The company's segments include: The film sheet segment is mainly engaged in the sales, manufacturing and research, and development of various electronic chemical membrane products; and The medical segment is involved in the sales, manufacturing, and research and development of various medical-related products. Geographically, it operates in China, which derives maximum revenue; Taiwan; Japan; United States; and Others.
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