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. VF's annualized positive value of Interest Expense for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF106 Mil. VF's average total debt for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF4,089 Mil. Therefore, VF's annualized Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.60%.
VF (XSWX:VFC) Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Explanation
Effective Interest Rate on Debt % measures the usage rate that a borrower actually pays on a debt.
VF Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Related Terms
VF Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for VF'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:VFC vs LEVI, PVH, KTB: Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Comparison
For the Apparel Manufacturing subindustry, VF'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.
VF Effective Interest Rate on Debt % vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry
For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, VF's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where VF'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 2.60% mean?
VF (XSWX:VFC) has a Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 2.60% as of Mar. 2026. Effective interest rate on debt is the rate a company actually pays on its debt. View historical data on VF and its competitors.
Is VF's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % too high?
VF's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 2.60%. Overall, VF has a GF Score™ of 71/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does VF's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % compare to LEVI and PVH?
VF's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 2.60% 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 VF and its competitors. VF's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 2.60%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is VF stock overvalued right now?
VF (XSWX:VFC) has a current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 2.60%. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF13.01, compared to a current price of CHF13.99 — trading 7.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 2.60%. VF's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 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 VF (XSWX:VFC), the current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 2.60% 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 VF (XSWX:VFC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, VF stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of CHF13.99 is trading 7.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF13.01.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:VFC:
Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 2.60%
GF Value™: CHF13.01 vs. price of CHF13.99 (7.5% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:VFC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
VF designs, produces, and distributes branded apparel, footwear, and accessories. Its apparel categories are active, outdoor, and work. Its portfolio of 10 brands includes Vans, The North Face, Timberland, and Altra. VF markets its products in the Americas, Europe, and Asia-Pacific through wholesale sales to retailers, e-commerce, and branded stores owned by the company and partners. Tracing its roots to 1899, the company has evolved through many brand acquisitions and divestitures.
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