UETMF (Universal Entertainment) Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 8.71% (As of Dec. 2025)

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What is Universal Entertainment Effective Interest Rate on Debt %?

Universal Entertainment UETMF 51 Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 8.71% as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates UETMF with a GF Score™ of 51/100 and a GF Value™ of $11.20 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 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. Universal Entertainment's annualized positive value of Interest Expense for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was $106.1 Mil. Universal Entertainment's average total debt for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was $1,218.8 Mil. Therefore, Universal Entertainment's annualized Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 8.71%.


Universal Entertainment  (OTCPK:UETMF) Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Explanation

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


Universal Entertainment Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Related Terms


Universal Entertainment 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.

Universal Entertainment Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Chart

Universal Entertainment Annual Data
Trend Mar16 Mar17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Effective Interest Rate on Debt %
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Universal Entertainment Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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 9.07 8.50 8.64 8.71 8.71

UETMF vs AS, HAS, LTH: Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Comparison

For the Leisure subindustry, Universal Entertainment'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.


Universal Entertainment Effective Interest Rate on Debt % vs Travel & Leisure Industry

For the Travel & Leisure industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Universal Entertainment's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Universal Entertainment Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Calculation

Universal Entertainment'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  *  -100.811/( (1218.567+1246.609)/ 2 )
=-1  *  -100.811/1232.588
=8.18 %

where

Total Debt  (A: Dec. 2024 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=1212.404 + 6.163
=1218.567

Total Debt  (A: Dec. 2025 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=1230.363 + 16.246
=1246.609

Universal Entertainment's annualized Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Effective Interest Rate on Debt %
=-1  *  Interest Expense/( (Total Debt  (Q: Sep. 2025 )+Total Debt  (Q: Dec. 2025 ))/ count )
=-1  *  -106.108/( (1191.036+1246.609)/ 2 )
=-1  *  -106.108/1218.8225
=8.71 %

where

Total Debt  (Q: Sep. 2025 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=1179.133 + 11.903
=1191.036

Total Debt  (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=1230.363 + 16.246
=1246.609

* 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 (Dec. 2025) 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 8.71% mean?
Universal Entertainment (UETMF) has a Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 8.71% as of Dec. 2025. Effective interest rate on debt is the rate a company actually pays on its debt. View historical data on Universal Entertainment and its competitors.
Is Universal Entertainment's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % too high?
Universal Entertainment's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 8.71%. Overall, Universal Entertainment has a GF Score™ of 51/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Universal Entertainment's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % compare to AS and HAS?
Universal Entertainment's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 8.71% can be compared against companies in the Travel & Leisure 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 Travel & Leisure company?
A good Effective Interest Rate on Debt % depends on the Travel & Leisure 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 Universal Entertainment and its competitors. Universal Entertainment's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 8.71%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Universal Entertainment stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Universal Entertainment (UETMF) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $11.20, compared to a current price of $4.17 — trading 62.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 8.71%. Universal Entertainment's overall GF Score™ is 51/100 with 6 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 Universal Entertainment (UETMF), the current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 8.71% as of Dec. 2025. 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 Universal Entertainment (UETMF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Universal Entertainment stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $4.17 is trading 62.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $11.20. GuruFocus considers Universal Entertainment to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for UETMF:

  • Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 8.71%
  • GF Value™: $11.20 vs. price of $4.17 (62.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 51/100 with 6 warning signs

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


Universal Entertainment Business Description

Other Exchanges 6425:JapanRUZ:Germany
Address Ariake Frontier Building A, 3-7-26 Ariake Koto-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 135-0063
Universal Entertainment Corp is a Japanese manufacturer of gaming machines. The company's primary business, which constitutes the majority of consolidated revenue, is to manufacture and sell Pachislot and Pachinko gaming machines, and related parts and peripherals. The company operates in two segments-Gaming machine business and Integrated Resort (IR) Project. Universal Entertainment also operates the Okada Manila casino resort in Manila Bay, Philippines. In addition to gaming operations, the company has businesses in media content, broadcasting, online games, and restaurants. The company derives the vast majority of income domestically.
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