Tsubota Laboratory (TSE:4890) Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 0.86% (As of Mar. 2026)

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TSE:4890 Tsubota Laboratory Inc TSE:4890
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Price 円252.00
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What is Tsubota Laboratory Effective Interest Rate on Debt %?

Tsubota Laboratory TSE:4890 -0.79% 61 Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 0.86% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:4890 with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of 円81.97 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 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. Tsubota Laboratory's annualized positive value of Interest Expense for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円0.6 Mil. Tsubota Laboratory's average total debt for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円74.8 Mil. Therefore, Tsubota Laboratory's annualized Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.86%.


Tsubota Laboratory  (TSE:4890) Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Explanation

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


Tsubota Laboratory Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Related Terms


Tsubota Laboratory 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.

Tsubota Laboratory Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Chart

Tsubota Laboratory Annual Data
Trend Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Effective Interest Rate on Debt %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 0.44 0.43 0.78 1.05 0.87

Tsubota Laboratory Semi-Annual Data
Mar20 Mar21 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 1.07 1.13 0.96 0.88 0.86

TSE:4890 vs ABT, SYK, MDT: Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Comparison

For the Medical Devices subindustry, Tsubota Laboratory'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.


Tsubota Laboratory Effective Interest Rate on Debt % vs Medical Devices & Instruments Industry

For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry and Healthcare sector, Tsubota Laboratory's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Tsubota Laboratory Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Calculation

Tsubota Laboratory'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  *  -0.698/( (90.38+69.214)/ 2 )
=-1  *  -0.698/79.797
=0.87 %

where

Total Debt  (A: Mar. 2025 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=69.214 + 21.166
=90.38

Total Debt  (A: Mar. 2026 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=46.93 + 22.284
=69.214

Tsubota Laboratory'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  *  -0.644/( (80.356+69.214)/ 2 )
=-1  *  -0.644/74.785
=0.86 %

where

Total Debt  (Q: Sep. 2025 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=58.072 + 22.284
=80.356

Total Debt  (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=46.93 + 22.284
=69.214

* 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 0.86% mean?
Tsubota Laboratory (TSE:4890) has a Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 0.86% as of Mar. 2026. Effective interest rate on debt is the rate a company actually pays on its debt. View historical data on Tsubota Laboratory and its competitors.
Is Tsubota Laboratory's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % too high?
Tsubota Laboratory's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 0.86%. Overall, Tsubota Laboratory has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Tsubota Laboratory's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % compare to ABT and SYK?
Tsubota Laboratory's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 0.86% can be compared against companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments 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 Medical Devices & Instruments company?
A good Effective Interest Rate on Debt % depends on the Medical Devices & Instruments 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 Tsubota Laboratory and its competitors. Tsubota Laboratory's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 0.86%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Tsubota Laboratory stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tsubota Laboratory (TSE:4890) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円81.97, compared to a current price of 円252.00 — trading 207.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 0.86%. Tsubota Laboratory's overall GF Score™ is 61/100 with 4 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 Tsubota Laboratory (TSE:4890), the current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 0.86% 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 Tsubota Laboratory (TSE:4890) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tsubota Laboratory stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円252.00 is trading 207.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円81.97. GuruFocus considers Tsubota Laboratory to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:4890:

  • Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 0.86%
  • GF Value™: 円81.97 vs. price of 円252.00 (207.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 61/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4890 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Tsubota Laboratory Business Description

Address 34 Shinanomachi, 304 Toshin Shinanomachi-ekimae Building, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 160-0016
Tsubota Laboratory Inc is engaged in the research and development of pharmaceuticals and medical devices for the treatment of myopia, dry eyes, and presbyopia.
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