Hakuten (TSE:2173) Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 1.17% (As of Dec. 2025)

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TSE:2173 Hakuten Corp TSE:2173
68 GF Score
Price 円725.00
GF Value 円976.19
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Hakuten Effective Interest Rate on Debt %?

Hakuten TSE:2173 +2.98% 68 Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 1.17% as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates TSE:2173 with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of 円976.19 (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. Hakuten's annualized positive value of Interest Expense for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 円17 Mil. Hakuten's average total debt for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 円1,493 Mil. Therefore, Hakuten's annualized Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 1.17%.


Hakuten  (TSE:2173) Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Explanation

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


Hakuten Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Related Terms


Hakuten Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Hakuten'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.

Hakuten Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Chart

Hakuten Annual Data
Trend Mar16 Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Dec24 Dec25
Effective Interest Rate on Debt %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.70 0.65 0.51 1.03 1.28

Hakuten Semi-Annual Data
Mar16 Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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 0.36 0.63 0.83 1.23 1.17

TSE:2173 vs APP, OMC, TTD: Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Comparison

For the Advertising Agencies subindustry, Hakuten'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.


Hakuten Effective Interest Rate on Debt % vs Media - Diversified Industry

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

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


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Hakuten Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Calculation

Hakuten'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  *  -19.324/( (1738.91+1274.311)/ 2 )
=-1  *  -19.324/1506.6105
=1.28 %

where

Total Debt  (A: Dec. 2024 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=1274.312 + 464.598
=1738.91

Total Debt  (A: Dec. 2025 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=826.79 + 447.521
=1274.311

Hakuten's annualized Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Effective Interest Rate on Debt %
=-1  *  Interest Expense/( (Total Debt  (Q: Jun. 2025 )+Total Debt  (Q: Dec. 2025 ))/ count )
=-1  *  -17.47/( (1712.593+1274.311)/ 2 )
=-1  *  -17.47/1493.452
=1.17 %

where

Total Debt  (Q: Jun. 2025 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=1035.127 + 677.466
=1712.593

Total Debt  (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=826.79 + 447.521
=1274.311

* 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 (Dec. 2025) 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 1.17% mean?
Hakuten (TSE:2173) has a Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 1.17% as of Dec. 2025. Effective interest rate on debt is the rate a company actually pays on its debt. View historical data on Hakuten and its competitors.
Is Hakuten's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % too high?
Hakuten's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 1.17%. Overall, Hakuten has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hakuten's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % compare to APP and OMC?
Hakuten's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 1.17% 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 Hakuten and its competitors. Hakuten's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 1.17%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hakuten stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hakuten (TSE:2173) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円976.19, compared to a current price of 円725.00 — trading 25.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 1.17%. Hakuten's overall GF Score™ is 68/100. 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 Hakuten (TSE:2173), the current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 1.17% as of Dec. 2025. 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 Hakuten (TSE:2173) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hakuten stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円725.00 is trading 25.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円976.19. GuruFocus considers Hakuten to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:2173:

  • Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 1.17%
  • GF Value™: 円976.19 vs. price of 円725.00 (25.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 68/100

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:2173 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Hakuten Business Description

Address 3-1-1 Kyobashi, 20th Floor, Tokyo Square Garden, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 104-0031
Hakuten Corp is a Japan-based company engages in producing and sponsoring event promotions, exhibitions, business meetings, private shows, conferences, and conventions, among others. It is also engaged in the design, construction, and supervision of commercial spaces, such as road shows, conferences, and ceremonies, as well as the provision of digital marketing solutions.
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