Base Food (TSE:2936) Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 2.06% (As of Feb. 2026)

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TSE:2936 Base Food Inc TSE:2936
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Price 円277.00
GF Value 円467.26
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What is Base Food Effective Interest Rate on Debt %?

Base Food TSE:2936 -0.72% 59 Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 2.06% as of Feb. 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:2936 with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of 円467.26 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 2 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. Base Food's annualized positive value of Interest Expense for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 円14 Mil. Base Food's average total debt for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 円663 Mil. Therefore, Base Food's annualized Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 2.06%.


Base Food  (TSE:2936) Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Explanation

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


Base Food Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Related Terms


Base Food Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Historical Data

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* 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.

Base Food Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Chart

Base Food Annual Data
Trend Feb21 Feb22 Feb23 Feb24 Feb25 Feb26
Effective Interest Rate on Debt %
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Base Food Quarterly Data
Feb21 Feb22 Aug22 Nov22 Feb23 May23 Aug23 Nov23 Feb24 May24 Aug24 Feb25 May25 Aug25 Nov25 Feb26 May26
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 2.67 2.01 1.99 2.06 2.18

TSE:2936 vs KHC, GIS: Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Comparison

For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Base Food'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.


Base Food Effective Interest Rate on Debt % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Base Food's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Base Food Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Calculation

Base Food's annualized Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for the fiscal year that ended in Feb. 2026 is calculated as

Effective Interest Rate on Debt %
=-1  *  Interest Expense/( (Total Debt  (A: Feb. 2025 )+Total Debt  (A: Feb. 2026 ))/ count )
=-1  *  -15.938/( (809.688+641.647)/ 2 )
=-1  *  -15.938/725.6675
=2.20 %

where

Total Debt  (A: Feb. 2025 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=241.648 + 568.04
=809.688

Total Debt  (A: Feb. 2026 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=87.459 + 554.188
=641.647

Base Food'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: Nov. 2025 )+Total Debt  (Q: Feb. 2026 ))/ count )
=-1  *  -13.636/( (683.661+641.647)/ 2 )
=-1  *  -13.636/662.654
=2.06 %

where

Total Debt  (Q: Nov. 2025 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=115.594 + 568.067
=683.661

Total Debt  (Q: Feb. 2026 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=87.459 + 554.188
=641.647

* 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 (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 2.06% mean?
Base Food (TSE:2936) has a Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 2.06% as of Feb. 2026. Effective interest rate on debt is the rate a company actually pays on its debt. View historical data on Base Food and its competitors.
Is Base Food's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % too high?
Base Food's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 2.06%. Overall, Base Food has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Base Food's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % compare to KHC and GIS?
Base Food's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 2.06% can be compared against companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
A good Effective Interest Rate on Debt % depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods 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 Base Food and its competitors. Base Food's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 2.06%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Base Food stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Base Food (TSE:2936) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円467.26, compared to a current price of 円277.00 — trading 40.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 2.06%. Base Food's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 with 2 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 Base Food (TSE:2936), the current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 2.06% 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 Base Food (TSE:2936) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Base Food stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円277.00 is trading 40.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円467.26. GuruFocus considers Base Food to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:2936:

  • Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 2.06%
  • GF Value™: 円467.26 vs. price of 円277.00 (40.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 59/100 with 2 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:2936 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Base Food Business Description

Address 5-25-2 Nakameguro, Meguro-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 153-0061
Base Food Inc is engaged in the development and sale of complete nutrition food. The company offers base bread, base pasta and base cookies related products.
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