Nihon Knowledge Co (TSE:5252) Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 1.34% (As of Mar. 2026)

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TSE:5252 Nihon Knowledge Co Ltd TSE:5252
75 GF Score
Price 円811.00
GF Value 円546.18
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What is Nihon Knowledge Co Effective Interest Rate on Debt %?

Nihon Knowledge Co TSE:5252 75 Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 1.34% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:5252 with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of 円546.18 (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. Nihon Knowledge Co's annualized positive value of Interest Expense for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円6 Mil. Nihon Knowledge Co's average total debt for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円423 Mil. Therefore, Nihon Knowledge Co's annualized Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.34%.


Nihon Knowledge Co  (TSE:5252) Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Explanation

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


Nihon Knowledge Co Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Related Terms


Nihon Knowledge Co Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Nihon Knowledge 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.

Nihon Knowledge Co Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Chart

Nihon Knowledge Co Annual Data
Trend Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Effective Interest Rate on Debt %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 0.34 0.42 0.38 0.84 1.28

Nihon Knowledge Co Semi-Annual Data
Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only 0.45 0.67 0.87 1.05 1.34

TSE:5252 vs QH, SHOP, UBER: Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Comparison

For the Software - Application subindustry, Nihon Knowledge 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.


Nihon Knowledge Co Effective Interest Rate on Debt % vs Software Industry

For the Software industry and Technology sector, Nihon Knowledge Co's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Nihon Knowledge Co Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Calculation

Nihon Knowledge 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  *  -5.009/( (381.829+400.866)/ 2 )
=-1  *  -5.009/391.3475
=1.28 %

where

Total Debt  (A: Mar. 2025 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=269.392 + 112.437
=381.829

Total Debt  (A: Mar. 2026 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=276.666 + 124.2
=400.866

Nihon Knowledge 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  *  -5.656/( (445.366+400.866)/ 2 )
=-1  *  -5.656/423.116
=1.34 %

where

Total Debt  (Q: Sep. 2025 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=316.695 + 128.671
=445.366

Total Debt  (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=276.666 + 124.2
=400.866

* 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 1.34% mean?
Nihon Knowledge Co (TSE:5252) has a Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 1.34% as of Mar. 2026. Effective interest rate on debt is the rate a company actually pays on its debt. View historical data on Nihon Knowledge Co and its competitors.
Is Nihon Knowledge Co's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % too high?
Nihon Knowledge Co's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 1.34%. Overall, Nihon Knowledge Co has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nihon Knowledge Co's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % compare to QH and SHOP?
Nihon Knowledge Co's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 1.34% can be compared against companies in the Software 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 Software company?
A good Effective Interest Rate on Debt % depends on the Software 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 Nihon Knowledge Co and its competitors. Nihon Knowledge Co's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 1.34%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nihon Knowledge Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nihon Knowledge Co (TSE:5252) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円546.18, compared to a current price of 円811.00 — trading 48.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 1.34%. Nihon Knowledge Co's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 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 Nihon Knowledge Co (TSE:5252), the current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 1.34% 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 Nihon Knowledge Co (TSE:5252) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nihon Knowledge Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円811.00 is trading 48.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円546.18. GuruFocus considers Nihon Knowledge Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:5252:

  • Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 1.34%
  • GF Value™: 円546.18 vs. price of 円811.00 (48.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 75/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:5252 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Nihon Knowledge Co Business Description

Address JS Building 9th Floor, 3-19-5 Kotobuki, Taito-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 111-0042
Nihon Knowledge Co Ltd is a comprehensive ICT service company that provides quality and test technology, development, and security products with a thorough user orientation. The company's services include verification services, Development services, and consultation services. The verification services include Resolving software verification issues through a track record of numerous projects and accumulation of know-how. The development services include management systems for steel wholesalers and processing industries and others.
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