Kitabo Co (TSE:3409) Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 2.23% (As of Mar. 2026)

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TSE:3409 Kitabo Co Ltd TSE:3409
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Price 円88.00
GF Value 円89.12
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What is Kitabo Co Effective Interest Rate on Debt %?

Kitabo Co TSE:3409 -2.22% 51 Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 2.23% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:3409 with a GF Score™ of 51/100 and a GF Value™ of 円89.12 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 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. Kitabo Co's annualized positive value of Interest Expense for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円12 Mil. Kitabo Co's average total debt for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円548 Mil. Therefore, Kitabo Co's annualized Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.23%.


Kitabo Co  (TSE:3409) Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Explanation

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


Kitabo Co Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Related Terms


Kitabo Co Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Kitabo 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.

Kitabo Co Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Chart

Kitabo Co Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Effective Interest Rate on Debt %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.65 1.61 1.75 2.07 2.18

Kitabo Co Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
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 1.99 1.93 2.21 2.43 2.23

Kitabo Co Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Competitor Comparison

For the Textile Manufacturing subindustry, Kitabo 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.


Kitabo Co Effective Interest Rate on Debt % vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry

For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Kitabo Co's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Kitabo Co Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Calculation

Kitabo Co's annualized Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Effective Interest Rate on Debt %
=-1  *  Interest Expense/( (Total Debt  (A: Mar. 2025 )+Total Debt  (A: Mar. 2026 ))/ count )
=-1  *  -12.395/( (539.603+599.616)/ 2 )
=-1  *  -12.395/569.6095
=2.18 %

where

Total Debt  (A: Mar. 2025 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=187.97 + 351.633
=539.603

Total Debt  (A: Mar. 2026 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=212.545 + 387.071
=599.616

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

Effective Interest Rate on Debt %
=-1  *  Interest Expense/( (Total Debt  (Q: Sep. 2025 )+Total Debt  (Q: Mar. 2026 ))/ count )
=-1  *  -12.19/( (495.537+599.616)/ 2 )
=-1  *  -12.19/547.5765
=2.23 %

where

Total Debt  (Q: Sep. 2025 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=150.662 + 344.875
=495.537

Total Debt  (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=212.545 + 387.071
=599.616

* 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 (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 2.23% mean?
Kitabo Co (TSE:3409) has a Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 2.23% as of Mar. 2026. Effective interest rate on debt is the rate a company actually pays on its debt. View historical data on Kitabo Co and its competitors.
Is Kitabo Co's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % too high?
Kitabo Co's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 2.23%. Overall, Kitabo Co has a GF Score™ of 51/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kitabo Co's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % compare to competitors?
Kitabo Co's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 2.23% can be compared against companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories 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 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
A good Effective Interest Rate on Debt % depends on the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories 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 Kitabo Co and its competitors. Kitabo Co's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 2.23%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kitabo Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kitabo Co (TSE:3409) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円89.12, compared to a current price of 円88.00 — trading 1.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 2.23%. Kitabo Co's overall GF Score™ is 51/100 with 5 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 Kitabo Co (TSE:3409), the current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 2.23% 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 Kitabo Co (TSE:3409) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kitabo Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円88.00 is trading 1.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円89.12. GuruFocus considers Kitabo Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:3409:

  • Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 2.23%
  • GF Value™: 円89.12 vs. price of 円88.00 (1.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 51/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:3409 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Kitabo Co Business Description

Address 201-1 Fukudome-cho, Ishikawa-ken, Hakusan, JPN, 924-0051
Kitabo Co Ltd is a Japan-based company that engages in the business, which is divided into spinning, textile, healthcare, and recycling businesses. The spinning business is mainly engaged in the manufacture and sale of synthetic spun yarn. The textile business is mainly engaged in the sale of fabrics for ethnic costumes in the Middle East. The healthcare business is mainly engaged in the manufacture and sale of nonwoven masks, the manufacture of other hygiene products, and the planning and sale of functional foods.
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