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Algoma Steel Group (TSX:ASTL) Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Explanation
Effective Interest Rate on Debt % measures the usage rate that a borrower actually pays on a debt.
Algoma Steel Group Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Related Terms
Algoma Steel Group Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Algoma Steel Group'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.
Algoma Steel Group Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Chart
TSX:ASTL vs NUE, STLD, RS: Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Comparison
For the Steel subindustry, Algoma Steel 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.
Algoma Steel Group Effective Interest Rate on Debt % vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Algoma Steel Group's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Algoma Steel Group's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % falls into.
* 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 11.01% mean?
Algoma Steel Group (TSX:ASTL) has a Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 11.01% as of Mar. 2026. Effective interest rate on debt is the rate a company actually pays on its debt. View historical data on Algoma Steel Group and its competitors.
Is Algoma Steel Group's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % too high?
Algoma Steel Group's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 11.01%. Overall, Algoma Steel 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 Algoma Steel Group's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % compare to NUE and STLD?
Algoma Steel Group's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 11.01% can be compared against companies in the Steel 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 Steel company?
A good Effective Interest Rate on Debt % depends on the Steel 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 Algoma Steel Group and its competitors. Algoma Steel Group's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 11.01%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Algoma Steel Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Algoma Steel Group (TSX:ASTL) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is C$7.78, compared to a current price of C$5.15 — trading 33.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 11.01%. Algoma Steel Group's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 with 7 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 Algoma Steel Group (TSX:ASTL), the current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 11.01% 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 Algoma Steel Group (TSX:ASTL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Algoma Steel Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of C$5.15 is trading 33.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of C$7.78.
GuruFocus considers Algoma Steel Group to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for TSX:ASTL:
Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 11.01%
GF Value™: C$7.78 vs. price of C$5.15 (33.8% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSX:ASTL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Algoma Steel Group Inc is a fully integrated steel producer of hot and cold rolled steel products, including coiled sheet and plate, strategically located. The firm operates in a single segment of basic steel production including sheets, plates, slabs, and freights. The company's revenue is generated from contracts to produce, ship, and deliver steel products Geographically it serves Canada, the United States, and the rest of the world, whilst driving key revenue from United States. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the sale of Steel sheets and strips.
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