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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. Vera Bradley's annualized positive value of Interest Expense for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was $0.3 Mil. Vera Bradley's average total debt for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was $67.9 Mil. Therefore, Vera Bradley's annualized Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 0.38%.
Vera Bradley (NAS:VRA) Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Explanation
Effective Interest Rate on Debt % measures the usage rate that a borrower actually pays on a debt.
Vera Bradley Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Related Terms
Vera Bradley Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Vera Bradley'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.
Vera Bradley Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Chart
VRA vs FMFC, AREB, FOSL: Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Comparison
For the Footwear & Accessories subindustry, Vera Bradley'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.
Vera Bradley Effective Interest Rate on Debt % vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry
For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Vera Bradley's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Vera Bradley'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 (Apr. 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 0.38% mean?
Vera Bradley (VRA) has a Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 0.38% as of Apr. 2026. Effective interest rate on debt is the rate a company actually pays on its debt. View historical data on Vera Bradley and its competitors.
Is Vera Bradley's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % too high?
Vera Bradley's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 0.38%. Overall, Vera Bradley has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Vera Bradley's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % compare to FMFC and AREB?
Vera Bradley's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 0.38% can be compared against companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories 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 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
A good Effective Interest Rate on Debt % depends on the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories 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 Vera Bradley and its competitors. Vera Bradley's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 0.38%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Vera Bradley stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vera Bradley (VRA) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $3.89, compared to a current price of $3.83 — trading 1.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 0.38%. Vera Bradley's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 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 Vera Bradley (VRA), the current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 0.38% as of Apr. 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 Vera Bradley (VRA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vera Bradley stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $3.83 is trading 1.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $3.89.
GuruFocus considers Vera Bradley to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for VRA:
Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 0.38%
GF Value™: $3.89 vs. price of $3.83 (1.5% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the VRA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Vera Bradley Inc designs women's handbags, luggage, and travel items, fashion and home accessories, and gifts. Each category comprises a substantial component of total sales, with the bags category comprising the majority of the company's sales are made directly to customers through Vera Bradley's retail stores and e-commerce sites. The company also has a substantial wholesale business selling to specialty retail and department stores. Almost all company sales are in the United States. Vera Bradley uses third-party manufacturers in Asia to produce its products, and the company distributes the products through its distribution center in Indiana. The Company has three reportable segments: Vera Bradley Direct and Vera Bradley Indirect.
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