Chiikishinbunsha Co (TSE:2164) Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 1.14% (As of Feb. 2026)

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TSE:2164 Chiikishinbunsha Co Ltd TSE:2164
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Price 円166.00
GF Value 円81.87
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What is Chiikishinbunsha Co Effective Interest Rate on Debt %?

Chiikishinbunsha Co TSE:2164 36 Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 1.14% as of Feb. 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:2164 with a GF Score™ of 36/100 and a GF Value™ of 円81.87 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 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. Chiikishinbunsha Co's annualized positive value of Interest Expense for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 円12 Mil. Chiikishinbunsha Co's average total debt for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 円1,018 Mil. Therefore, Chiikishinbunsha Co's annualized Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 1.14%.


Chiikishinbunsha Co  (TSE:2164) Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Explanation

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


Chiikishinbunsha Co Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Related Terms


Chiikishinbunsha Co Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Chiikishinbunsha 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.

Chiikishinbunsha Co Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Chart

Chiikishinbunsha Co Annual Data
Trend Aug16 Aug17 Aug18 Aug19 Aug20 Aug21 Aug22 Aug23 Aug24 Aug25
Effective Interest Rate on Debt %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.69 0.50 0.42 0.44 0.75

Chiikishinbunsha Co Semi-Annual Data
Aug16 Feb17 Aug17 Feb18 Aug18 Feb19 Aug19 Feb20 Aug20 Feb21 Aug21 Feb22 Aug22 Feb23 Aug23 Feb24 Aug24 Feb25 Aug25 Feb26
Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.39 0.50 0.81 1.16 1.14

TSE:2164 vs NYT, WLY: Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Comparison

For the Publishing subindustry, Chiikishinbunsha 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.


Chiikishinbunsha Co Effective Interest Rate on Debt % vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Chiikishinbunsha Co's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Chiikishinbunsha Co Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Calculation

Chiikishinbunsha 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  *  -5.204/( (365.878+1015.113)/ 2 )
=-1  *  -5.204/690.4955
=0.75 %

where

Total Debt  (A: Aug. 2024 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=90.06 + 275.818
=365.878

Total Debt  (A: Aug. 2025 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=728.494 + 286.619
=1015.113

Chiikishinbunsha Co's annualized Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 is calculated as

Effective Interest Rate on Debt %
=-1  *  Interest Expense/( (Total Debt  (Q: Aug. 2025 )+Total Debt  (Q: Feb. 2026 ))/ count )
=-1  *  -11.636/( (1015.113+1021.413)/ 2 )
=-1  *  -11.636/1018.263
=1.14 %

where

Total Debt  (Q: Aug. 2025 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=728.494 + 286.619
=1015.113

Total Debt  (Q: Feb. 2026 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=693.029 + 328.384
=1021.413

* 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 two times the semi-annual (Feb. 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 1.14% mean?
Chiikishinbunsha Co (TSE:2164) has a Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 1.14% as of Feb. 2026. Effective interest rate on debt is the rate a company actually pays on its debt. View historical data on Chiikishinbunsha Co and its competitors.
Is Chiikishinbunsha Co's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % too high?
Chiikishinbunsha Co's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 1.14%. Overall, Chiikishinbunsha Co has a GF Score™ of 36/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Chiikishinbunsha Co's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % compare to NYT and WLY?
Chiikishinbunsha Co's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 1.14% 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 Chiikishinbunsha Co and its competitors. Chiikishinbunsha Co's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 1.14%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Chiikishinbunsha Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chiikishinbunsha Co (TSE:2164) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円81.87, compared to a current price of 円166.00 — trading 102.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 1.14%. Chiikishinbunsha Co's overall GF Score™ is 36/100 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 Chiikishinbunsha Co (TSE:2164), the current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 1.14% as of Feb. 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 Chiikishinbunsha Co (TSE:2164) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chiikishinbunsha Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円166.00 is trading 102.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円81.87. GuruFocus considers Chiikishinbunsha Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:2164:

  • Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 1.14%
  • GF Value™: 円81.87 vs. price of 円166.00 (102.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 36/100 with 8 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:2164 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Chiikishinbunsha Co Business Description

Other Exchanges 2164:Japan
Address 1-11-16 Katsutadai Kita, Japan VH Katsutadai Building, 5th Floor, Chiba Prefecture, Yachiyo, JPN, 276-0020
Chiikishinbunsha Co Ltd is engaged in publishing a local newspaper. The company provides design and production of various types of printed matter; distribution business of various promotional products; collection, processing, and sale of various kinds of information; and business related to solicitation of life insurance and non-life insurance.
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