GFL Environmental (TSX:GFL) Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 6.56% (As of Jun. 2026)

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What is GFL Environmental Effective Interest Rate on Debt %?

GFL Environmental TSX:GFL +2.65% 65 Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 6.56% as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates TSX:GFL with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of C$60.35 (Fairly Valued). 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. GFL Environmental's annualized positive value of Interest Expense for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was C$656 Mil. GFL Environmental's average total debt for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was C$9,987 Mil. Therefore, GFL Environmental's annualized Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 6.56%.


GFL Environmental  (TSX:GFL) Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Explanation

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


GFL Environmental Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Related Terms


GFL Environmental Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for GFL Environmental'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.

GFL Environmental Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Chart

GFL Environmental Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Effective Interest Rate on Debt %
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GFL Environmental Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 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 6.59 5.66 5.60 6.29 6.56

TSX:GFL vs CLH, CWST, ONT: Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Comparison

For the Waste Management subindustry, GFL Environmental'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.


GFL Environmental Effective Interest Rate on Debt % vs Waste Management Industry

For the Waste Management industry and Industrials sector, GFL Environmental's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % distribution charts can be found below:

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


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GFL Environmental Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Calculation

GFL Environmental'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  *  -456.2/( (10549+7933.1)/ 2 )
=-1  *  -456.2/9241.05
=4.94 %

where

Total Debt  (A: Dec. 2024 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=9330.2 + 1218.8
=10549

Total Debt  (A: Dec. 2025 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=7873.2 + 59.9
=7933.1

GFL Environmental's annualized Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as

Effective Interest Rate on Debt %
=-1  *  Interest Expense/( (Total Debt  (Q: Mar. 2026 )+Total Debt  (Q: Jun. 2026 ))/ count )
=-1  *  -655.6/( (9831.5+10142.3)/ 2 )
=-1  *  -655.6/9986.9
=6.56 %

where

Total Debt  (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=9757.7 + 73.8
=9831.5

Total Debt  (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=10067.8 + 74.5
=10142.3

* 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 (Jun. 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 6.56% mean?
GFL Environmental (TSX:GFL) has a Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 6.56% as of Jun. 2026. Effective interest rate on debt is the rate a company actually pays on its debt. View historical data on GFL Environmental and its competitors.
Is GFL Environmental's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % too high?
GFL Environmental's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 6.56%. Overall, GFL Environmental has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does GFL Environmental's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % compare to CLH and CWST?
GFL Environmental's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 6.56% can be compared against companies in the Waste Management 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 Waste Management company?
A good Effective Interest Rate on Debt % depends on the Waste Management 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 GFL Environmental and its competitors. GFL Environmental's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 6.56%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is GFL Environmental stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, GFL Environmental (TSX:GFL) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is C$60.35, compared to a current price of C$58.13 — trading 3.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 6.56%. GFL Environmental's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 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 GFL Environmental (TSX:GFL), the current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 6.56% as of Jun. 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 GFL Environmental (TSX:GFL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, GFL Environmental stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of C$58.13 is trading 3.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of C$60.35. GuruFocus considers GFL Environmental to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TSX:GFL:

  • Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 6.56%
  • GF Value™: C$60.35 vs. price of C$58.13 (3.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 65/100 with 4 warning signs

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


GFL Environmental Business Description

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Address 1759 Purdy Avenue, Suite 300, Miami Beach, FL, USA, 33139
GFL Environmental Inc is an environmental services company. Its offerings include non-hazardous solid waste management, infrastructure, soil remediation, and liquid waste management services. Its solid waste management business line, which generates the majority of the revenue, consists of the collection, transportation, transfer, recycling, and disposal of non-hazardous solid waste. Its Environmental Services business line includes liquid waste and soil remediation. The company's geographical segments are Canada and the United States. The company derives the majority of its revenue from the United States.
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