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. Intel's annualized positive value of Interest Expense for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF831 Mil. Intel's average total debt for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF36,288 Mil. Therefore, Intel's annualized Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.29%.
Intel (XSWX:INTC) Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Explanation
Effective Interest Rate on Debt % measures the usage rate that a borrower actually pays on a debt.
Intel Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Related Terms
Intel Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Intel'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.
XSWX:INTC vs AMD, TXN, MRVL: Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Comparison
For the Semiconductors subindustry, Intel'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.
Intel Effective Interest Rate on Debt % vs Semiconductors Industry
For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, Intel's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Intel'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 2.29% mean?
Intel (XSWX:INTC) has a Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 2.29% as of Mar. 2026. Effective interest rate on debt is the rate a company actually pays on its debt. View historical data on Intel and its competitors.
Is Intel's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % too high?
Intel's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 2.29%. Overall, Intel has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Intel's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % compare to AMD and TXN?
Intel's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 2.29% can be compared against companies in the Semiconductors 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 Semiconductors company?
A good Effective Interest Rate on Debt % depends on the Semiconductors 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 Intel and its competitors. Intel's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 2.29%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Intel stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Intel (XSWX:INTC) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF22.65, compared to a current price of CHF88.56 — trading 291% above its estimated fair value. The current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 2.29%. Intel's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 with 4 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 Intel (XSWX:INTC), the current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 2.29% 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 Intel (XSWX:INTC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Intel stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of CHF88.56 is trading 291% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF22.65.
GuruFocus considers Intel to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:INTC:
Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 2.29%
GF Value™: CHF22.65 vs. price of CHF88.56 (291% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:INTC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Intel is a leading digital chipmaker focused on designing and manufacturing microprocessors for the global personal computer and data center markets. Intel pioneered the x86 architecture for microprocessors and led the semiconductor industry down the path of Moore's law for advances in semiconductor manufacturing. Intel remains the market share leader in central processing units in both the PC and server end markets. The company is seeking to reinvigorate its chip manufacturing business, Intel Foundry, while developing leading-edge products in its Intel Products business segment.
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