California Nanotechnologies (TSXV:CNO) Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 9.22% (As of May. 2026)

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What is California Nanotechnologies Effective Interest Rate on Debt %?

California Nanotechnologies TSXV:CNO -4.48% 46 Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 9.22% as of May. 2026. GuruFocus rates TSXV:CNO with a GF Score™ of 46/100 and a GF Value™ of C$0.31 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 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. California Nanotechnologies's annualized positive value of Interest Expense for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was C$0.15 Mil. California Nanotechnologies's average total debt for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was C$1.61 Mil. Therefore, California Nanotechnologies's annualized Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was 9.22%.


California Nanotechnologies  (TSXV:CNO) Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Explanation

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


California Nanotechnologies Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Related Terms


California Nanotechnologies Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Historical Data

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California Nanotechnologies Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Chart

California Nanotechnologies Annual Data
Trend Feb17 Feb18 Feb19 Feb20 Feb21 Feb22 Feb23 Feb24 Feb25 Feb26
Effective Interest Rate on Debt %
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California Nanotechnologies Quarterly Data
Aug21 Nov21 Feb22 May22 Aug22 Nov22 Feb23 May23 Aug23 Nov23 Feb24 May24 Aug24 Nov24 Feb25 May25 Aug25 Nov25 Feb26 May26
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TSXV:CNO vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, California Nanotechnologies'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.


California Nanotechnologies Effective Interest Rate on Debt % vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, California Nanotechnologies's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % distribution charts can be found below:

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


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California Nanotechnologies Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Calculation

California Nanotechnologies's annualized Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for the fiscal year that ended in Feb. 2026 is calculated as

Effective Interest Rate on Debt %
=-1  *  Interest Expense/( (Total Debt  (A: Feb. 2025 )+Total Debt  (A: Feb. 2026 ))/ count )
=-1  *  -0.171/( (2.321+1.784)/ 2 )
=-1  *  -0.171/2.0525
=8.33 %

where

Total Debt  (A: Feb. 2025 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=1.869 + 0.452
=2.321

Total Debt  (A: Feb. 2026 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=1.339 + 0.445
=1.784

California Nanotechnologies's annualized Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 is calculated as

Effective Interest Rate on Debt %
=-1  *  Interest Expense/( (Total Debt  (Q: Feb. 2026 )+Total Debt  (Q: May. 2026 ))/ count )
=-1  *  -0.148/( (1.784+1.427)/ 2 )
=-1  *  -0.148/1.6055
=9.22 %

where

Total Debt  (Q: Feb. 2026 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=1.339 + 0.445
=1.784

Total Debt  (Q: May. 2026 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=0.963 + 0.464
=1.427

* 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 (May. 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 9.22% mean?
California Nanotechnologies (TSXV:CNO) has a Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 9.22% as of May. 2026. Effective interest rate on debt is the rate a company actually pays on its debt. View historical data on California Nanotechnologies and its competitors.
Is California Nanotechnologies' Effective Interest Rate on Debt % too high?
California Nanotechnologies' current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 9.22%. Overall, California Nanotechnologies has a GF Score™ of 46/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does California Nanotechnologies' Effective Interest Rate on Debt % compare to LIN and SHW?
California Nanotechnologies' Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 9.22% can be compared against companies in the Chemicals 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 Chemicals company?
A good Effective Interest Rate on Debt % depends on the Chemicals 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 California Nanotechnologies and its competitors. California Nanotechnologies's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 9.22%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is California Nanotechnologies stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, California Nanotechnologies (TSXV:CNO) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is C$0.31, compared to a current price of C$0.32 — trading 3.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 9.22%. California Nanotechnologies' overall GF Score™ is 46/100 with 5 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 California Nanotechnologies (TSXV:CNO), the current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 9.22% as of May. 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 California Nanotechnologies (TSXV:CNO) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, California Nanotechnologies stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of C$0.32 is trading 3.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of C$0.31. GuruFocus considers California Nanotechnologies to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TSXV:CNO:

  • Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 9.22%
  • GF Value™: C$0.31 vs. price of C$0.32 (3.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 46/100 with 5 warning signs

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


California Nanotechnologies Business Description

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Address 110 Yonge Street, Suite 1601, Toronto, ON, CAN, M5C 1T4
California Nanotechnologies Corp engages in the production, and research and development of nanostructured components and materials. Its products include High-Strength Graphite Spark tooling, Plasma Sintering Tooling, Tungsten Carbide Tooling, Carbon Graphite Foil, Carbon Felt and Yarn, and others.
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