Celestica (TSX:CLS) Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 8.24% (As of Mar. 2026)

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TSX:CLS Celestica Inc TSX:CLS
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Price C$426.96
GF Value C$187.26
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What is Celestica Effective Interest Rate on Debt %?

Celestica TSX:CLS -9.30% 84 Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 8.24% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates TSX:CLS with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of C$187.26 (Significantly Overvalued).

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. Celestica's annualized positive value of Interest Expense for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was C$88 Mil. Celestica's average total debt for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was C$1,065 Mil. Therefore, Celestica's annualized Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 8.24%.


Celestica  (TSX:CLS) Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Explanation

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


Celestica Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Related Terms


Celestica Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Celestica'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.

Celestica Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Chart

Celestica Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Effective Interest Rate on Debt %
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Celestica 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:CLS vs APH, GLW, TEL: Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Comparison

For the Electronic Components subindustry, Celestica'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.


Celestica Effective Interest Rate on Debt % vs Hardware Industry

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

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


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Celestica Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Calculation

Celestica's annualized Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Effective Interest Rate on Debt %
=-1  *  Interest Expense/( (Total Debt  (A: Dec. 2024 )+Total Debt  (A: Dec. 2025 ))/ count )
=-1  *  -72.562/( (1135.059+1071.182)/ 2 )
=-1  *  -72.562/1103.1205
=6.58 %

where

Total Debt  (A: Dec. 2024 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=1097.304 + 37.755
=1135.059

Total Debt  (A: Dec. 2025 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=1035.315 + 35.867
=1071.182

Celestica'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  *  -87.808/( (1071.182+1059.733)/ 2 )
=-1  *  -87.808/1065.4575
=8.24 %

where

Total Debt  (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=1035.315 + 35.867
=1071.182

Total Debt  (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=1024.198 + 35.535
=1059.733

* 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 8.24% mean?
Celestica (TSX:CLS) has a Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 8.24% as of Mar. 2026. Effective interest rate on debt is the rate a company actually pays on its debt. View historical data on Celestica and its competitors.
Is Celestica's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % too high?
Celestica's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 8.24%. Overall, Celestica has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Celestica's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % compare to APH and GLW?
Celestica's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 8.24% can be compared against companies in the Hardware 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 Hardware company?
A good Effective Interest Rate on Debt % depends on the Hardware 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 Celestica and its competitors. Celestica's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 8.24%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Celestica stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Celestica (TSX:CLS) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is C$187.26, compared to a current price of C$426.96 — trading 128% above its estimated fair value. The current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 8.24%. Celestica's overall GF Score™ is 84/100. 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 Celestica (TSX:CLS), the current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 8.24% 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 Celestica (TSX:CLS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Celestica stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of C$426.96 is trading 128% above its estimated GF Value™ of C$187.26. GuruFocus considers Celestica to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSX:CLS:

  • Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 8.24%
  • GF Value™: C$187.26 vs. price of C$426.96 (128% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 84/100

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


Celestica Business Description

Other Exchanges CLS:USACTW:Germany
Address 5140 Yonge Street, Suite 1900, Toronto, ON, CAN, M2N 6L7
Celestica Inc offers supply chain solutions. The company has two operating and reportable segments: Advanced Technology Solutions (ATS) and Connectivity & Cloud Solutions (CCS). The ATS segment consists of the ATS end market and is comprised of the Aerospace and Defense, Industrial, health tech, and Capital Equipment businesses. Its Capital Equipment business is comprised of the semiconductor, display, and robotics equipment businesses, and the CCS segment consists of Communications and Enterprise end markets, The Enterprise end market is comprised of its servers and storage businesses. The company generates a majority of its revenue from the Connectivity & Cloud Solutions segment.
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