Alithya Group (TSX:ALYA) Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 6.37% (As of Mar. 2026)

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TSX:ALYA Alithya Group Inc TSX:ALYA
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Price C$1.00
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What is Alithya Group Effective Interest Rate on Debt %?

Alithya Group TSX:ALYA 59 Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 6.37% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates TSX:ALYA with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of C$1.75 (Possible Value Trap). 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. Alithya Group's annualized positive value of Interest Expense for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was C$7.9 Mil. Alithya Group's average total debt for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was C$124.0 Mil. Therefore, Alithya Group's annualized Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 6.37%.


Alithya Group  (TSX:ALYA) Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Explanation

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


Alithya Group Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Related Terms


Alithya Group 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.

Alithya Group Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Chart

Alithya Group Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Effective Interest Rate on Debt %
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Alithya Group Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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TSX:ALYA vs IBM, ACN, FISV: Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Comparison

For the Information Technology Services subindustry, Alithya Group'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.


Alithya Group Effective Interest Rate on Debt % vs Software Industry

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

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


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Alithya Group Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Calculation

Alithya Group'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  *  -8.666/( (118.914+126.717)/ 2 )
=-1  *  -8.666/122.8155
=7.06 %

where

Total Debt  (A: Mar. 2025 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=107.309 + 11.605
=118.914

Total Debt  (A: Mar. 2026 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=116.653 + 10.064
=126.717

Alithya Group'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  *  -7.892/( (121.2+126.717)/ 2 )
=-1  *  -7.892/123.9585
=6.37 %

where

Total Debt  (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=111.089 + 10.111
=121.2

Total Debt  (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=116.653 + 10.064
=126.717

* 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 6.37% mean?
Alithya Group (TSX:ALYA) has a Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 6.37% as of Mar. 2026. Effective interest rate on debt is the rate a company actually pays on its debt. View historical data on Alithya Group and its competitors.
Is Alithya Group's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % too high?
Alithya Group's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 6.37%. Overall, Alithya Group has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Alithya Group's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % compare to IBM and ACN?
Alithya Group's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 6.37% 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 Alithya Group and its competitors. Alithya Group's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 6.37%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Alithya Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alithya Group (TSX:ALYA) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is C$1.75, compared to a current price of C$1.00 — trading 42.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 6.37%. Alithya Group'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 Alithya Group (TSX:ALYA), the current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 6.37% 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 Alithya Group (TSX:ALYA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alithya Group stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of C$1.00 is trading 42.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of C$1.75. GuruFocus considers Alithya Group to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for TSX:ALYA:

  • Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 6.37%
  • GF Value™: C$1.75 vs. price of C$1.00 (42.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 59/100 with 2 warning signs

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


Alithya Group Business Description

Other Exchanges ALYAF:USA0QZ:Germany
Address 700, Rene-Levesque West Boulevard, Suite 400, Montreal, QC, CAN, H3B 1X8
Alithya Group Inc Group Inc is a professional services firm providing IT services and solutions through the optimal use of digital technologies in the areas of strategic consulting, enterprise transformation, and business enablement. The Company serves a large and diversified client base across various industries, including banks with high credit ratings, government agencies, telecommunications, and retail. The Company has three operating and reportable segments based on geography: U.S., Canada, and International, with the U.S. generating maximum revenue.
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