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. Unum Group's annualized positive value of Interest Expense for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $212 Mil. Unum Group's average total debt for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $3,765 Mil. Therefore, Unum Group's annualized Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 5.64%.
Unum Group (NYSE:UNM) Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Explanation
Effective Interest Rate on Debt % measures the usage rate that a borrower actually pays on a debt.
Unum Group Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Related Terms
Unum Group Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Unum 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.
Unum Group Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Chart
UNM vs GL, PRI, JXN: Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Comparison
For the Insurance - Life subindustry, Unum 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.
Unum Group Effective Interest Rate on Debt % vs Insurance Industry
For the Insurance industry and Financial Services sector, Unum Group's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Unum 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 5.64% mean?
Unum Group (UNM) has a Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 5.64% as of Mar. 2026. Effective interest rate on debt is the rate a company actually pays on its debt. View historical data on Unum Group and its competitors.
Is Unum Group's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % too high?
Unum Group's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 5.64%. Overall, Unum Group has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Unum Group's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % compare to GL and PRI?
Unum Group's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 5.64% can be compared against companies in the Insurance 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 an Insurance company?
A good Effective Interest Rate on Debt % depends on the Insurance 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 Unum Group and its competitors. Unum Group's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 5.64%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Unum Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Unum Group (UNM) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $73.38, compared to a current price of $87.50 — trading 19.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 5.64%. Unum Group's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 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 Unum Group (UNM), the current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 5.64% 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 Unum Group (UNM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Unum Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $87.50 is trading 19.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $73.38.
GuruFocus considers Unum Group to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for UNM:
Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 5.64%
GF Value™: $73.38 vs. price of $87.50 (19.2% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the UNM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Unum Group is a provider of group and individual income protection insurance products in the United States, the United Kingdom, Poland, and other countries. It is the domestic disability insurer, with the majority of premiums generated from employer plans. The company also offers a complementary portfolio of other insurance products, including long-term care insurance, life insurance, and employer- and employee-paid group benefits. It has the following operating business segments: Unum USA, Unum International, Closed Block, Colonial Life, and Corporate. The Unum USA segment generates the majority of revenue. The firm markets its products through brokers.
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