Meiwa (TSE:8103) Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 2.10% (As of Mar. 2026)

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TSE:8103 Meiwa Corp TSE:8103
76 GF Score
Price 円960.00
GF Value 円756.68
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Meiwa Effective Interest Rate on Debt %?

Meiwa TSE:8103 +0.63% 76 Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 2.10% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:8103 with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of 円756.68 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign 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. Meiwa's annualized positive value of Interest Expense for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円108 Mil. Meiwa's average total debt for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円5,149 Mil. Therefore, Meiwa's annualized Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.10%.


Meiwa  (TSE:8103) Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Explanation

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


Meiwa Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Related Terms


Meiwa Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Meiwa'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.

Meiwa Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Chart

Meiwa 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 1.28 1.85 1.13 1.31 2.83

Meiwa Quarterly Data
Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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 0.00 0.00 0.00 2.10 2.09

TSE:8103 vs GWW, FAST, FERG: Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Comparison

For the Industrial Distribution subindustry, Meiwa'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.


Meiwa Effective Interest Rate on Debt % vs Industrial Distribution Industry

For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, Meiwa's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Meiwa Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Calculation

Meiwa'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  *  -90/( (1600+4761)/ 2 )
=-1  *  -90/3180.5
=2.83 %

where

Meiwa'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: Dec. 2025 )+Total Debt  (Q: Mar. 2026 ))/ count )
=-1  *  -108/( (5537+4761)/ 2 )
=-1  *  -108/5149
=2.10 %

where

* 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 (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 2.10% mean?
Meiwa (TSE:8103) has a Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 2.10% as of Mar. 2026. Effective interest rate on debt is the rate a company actually pays on its debt. View historical data on Meiwa and its competitors.
Is Meiwa's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % too high?
Meiwa's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 2.10%. Overall, Meiwa has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Meiwa's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % compare to GWW and FAST?
Meiwa's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 2.10% can be compared against companies in the Industrial Distribution 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 an Industrial Distribution company?
A good Effective Interest Rate on Debt % depends on the Industrial Distribution 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 Meiwa and its competitors. Meiwa's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 2.10%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Meiwa stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Meiwa (TSE:8103) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円756.68, compared to a current price of 円960.00 — trading 26.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 2.10%. Meiwa's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Meiwa (TSE:8103), the current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 2.10% 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 Meiwa (TSE:8103) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Meiwa stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円960.00 is trading 26.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円756.68. GuruFocus considers Meiwa to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:8103:

  • Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 2.10%
  • GF Value™: 円756.68 vs. price of 円960.00 (26.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 76/100 with 1 warning sign

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:8103 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Meiwa Business Description

Address 3-3-1 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 100-8311
Meiwa Corp is a Japan-based company. Along with its subsidiaries, the company operates in the following reportable segments: First Business, Second Business, Third Business, Battery and Automotive Business Division, and Others. Maximum revenue for the group is generated from the Third Business segment, which offers film products, papermaking chemicals, adhesives, synthetic resin raw materials, synthetic resin products, and inorganic chemicals. The First Business is engaged in trading earths and rare metals, flame retardants, heat insulation, waterproofing, and interior materials. Second Business represents its petroleum products business, covering lubricants to base oil, and additives, and the Battery and Automotive division invests in battery materials and offers automotive parts.
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