WEC (WEC Energy Group) Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 4.10% (As of Mar. 2026)


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What is WEC Energy Group Effective Interest Rate on Debt %?

WEC Energy Group WEC +0.02% 81 Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 4.10% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates WEC with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of $108.45 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 10 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. WEC Energy Group's annualized positive value of Interest Expense for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $914 Mil. WEC Energy Group's average total debt for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $22,316 Mil. Therefore, WEC Energy Group's annualized Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 4.10%.


WEC Energy Group  (NYSE:WEC) Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Explanation

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


WEC Energy Group Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Related Terms


WEC Energy Group Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for WEC Energy 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.

WEC Energy Group Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Chart

WEC Energy Group Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Effective Interest Rate on Debt %
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WEC Energy Group Quarterly Data
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WEC vs PCG, ED, PEG: Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Comparison

For the Utilities - Regulated Electric subindustry, WEC Energy Group's Effective Interest Rate on Debt %, along with its competitors' market caps and Effective Interest Rate on Debt % data, can be viewed below:

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WEC Energy Group Effective Interest Rate on Debt % vs Utilities - Regulated Industry

For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, WEC Energy Group's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where WEC Energy Group's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % falls into.


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WEC Energy Group Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Calculation

WEC Energy Group'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  *  -895.1/( (20327+22314.2)/ 2 )
=-1  *  -895.1/21320.6
=4.20 %

where

Total Debt  (A: Dec. 2024 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=17481.4 + 2845.6
=20327

Total Debt  (A: Dec. 2025 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=18870.1 + 3444.1
=22314.2

WEC Energy Group's annualized Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Effective Interest Rate on Debt %
=-1  *  Interest Expense/( (Total Debt  (Q: Dec. 2025 )+Total Debt  (Q: Mar. 2026 ))/ count )
=-1  *  -914/( (22314.2+22317.8)/ 2 )
=-1  *  -914/22316
=4.10 %

where

Total Debt  (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=18870.1 + 3444.1
=22314.2

Total Debt  (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=19752.2 + 2565.6
=22317.8

* 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 4.10% mean?
WEC Energy Group (WEC) has a Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 4.10% as of Mar. 2026. Effective interest rate on debt is the rate a company actually pays on its debt. View historical data on WEC Energy Group and its competitors.
Is WEC Energy Group's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % too high?
WEC Energy Group's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 4.10%. Overall, WEC Energy Group has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does WEC Energy Group's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % compare to PCG and ED?
WEC Energy Group's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 4.10% can be compared against companies in the Utilities - Regulated 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 Utilities - Regulated company?
A good Effective Interest Rate on Debt % depends on the Utilities - Regulated 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 WEC Energy Group and its competitors. WEC Energy Group's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 4.10%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is WEC Energy Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, WEC Energy Group (WEC) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $108.45, compared to a current price of $117.71 — trading 8.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 4.10%. WEC Energy Group's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 10 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 WEC Energy Group (WEC), the current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 4.10% 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 WEC Energy Group (WEC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, WEC Energy Group stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $117.71 is trading 8.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $108.45. GuruFocus considers WEC Energy Group to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for WEC:

  • Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 4.10%
  • GF Value™: $108.45 vs. price of $117.71 (8.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 81/100 with 10 warning signs

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


WEC Energy Group Business Description

Address 231 West Michigan Street, P.O. Box 1331, Milwaukee, WI, USA, 53201
WEC Energy Group's electric and gas utility businesses serve electric and gas customers in Illinois, Michigan, Minnesota, and Wisconsin service territories. The company also owns a 60% stake in American Transmission Co. WEC's asset mix is approximately 49% electric generation and distribution, 30% gas distribution, 10% electric transmission, 9% unregulated renewable energy, and 2% LNG distribution and generation.
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