ZIM (ZIM Integrated Shipping Services) Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 8.01% (As of Mar. 2026)


ZIM ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Ltd ZIM
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What is ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Effective Interest Rate on Debt %?

ZIM Integrated Shipping Services ZIM +2.84% 64 Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 8.01% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates ZIM with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of $13.67 (Significantly Overvalued). 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. ZIM Integrated Shipping Services's annualized positive value of Interest Expense for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $449 Mil. ZIM Integrated Shipping Services's average total debt for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $5,602 Mil. Therefore, ZIM Integrated Shipping Services's annualized Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 8.01%.


ZIM Integrated Shipping Services  (NYSE:ZIM) Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Explanation

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


ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Related Terms


ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for ZIM Integrated Shipping Services'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.

ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Chart

ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Annual Data
Trend Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Effective Interest Rate on Debt %
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ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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ZIM vs SBLK, DAC, NMM: Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Comparison

For the Marine Shipping subindustry, ZIM Integrated Shipping Services'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.


ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Effective Interest Rate on Debt % vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, ZIM Integrated Shipping Services's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where ZIM Integrated Shipping Services's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % falls into.


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ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Calculation

ZIM Integrated Shipping Services'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  *  -475.1/( (6015.7+5726.6)/ 2 )
=-1  *  -475.1/5871.15
=8.09 %

where

Total Debt  (A: Dec. 2024 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=4646.2 + 1369.5
=6015.7

Total Debt  (A: Dec. 2025 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=4587.2 + 1139.4
=5726.6

ZIM Integrated Shipping Services'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  *  -448.8/( (5726.6+5478.3)/ 2 )
=-1  *  -448.8/5602.45
=8.01 %

where

Total Debt  (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=4587.2 + 1139.4
=5726.6

Total Debt  (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=4363.8 + 1114.5
=5478.3

* 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 8.01% mean?
ZIM Integrated Shipping Services (ZIM) has a Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 8.01% as of Mar. 2026. Effective interest rate on debt is the rate a company actually pays on its debt. View historical data on ZIM Integrated Shipping Services and its competitors.
Is ZIM Integrated Shipping Services' Effective Interest Rate on Debt % too high?
ZIM Integrated Shipping Services' current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 8.01%. Overall, ZIM Integrated Shipping Services has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ZIM Integrated Shipping Services' Effective Interest Rate on Debt % compare to SBLK and DAC?
ZIM Integrated Shipping Services' Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 8.01% can be compared against companies in the Transportation 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 Transportation company?
A good Effective Interest Rate on Debt % depends on the Transportation 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 ZIM Integrated Shipping Services and its competitors. ZIM Integrated Shipping Services's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 8.01%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ZIM Integrated Shipping Services stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ZIM Integrated Shipping Services (ZIM) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $13.67, compared to a current price of $24.60 — trading 80% above its estimated fair value. The current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 8.01%. ZIM Integrated Shipping Services' overall GF Score™ is 64/100 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 ZIM Integrated Shipping Services (ZIM), the current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 8.01% 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 ZIM Integrated Shipping Services (ZIM) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ZIM Integrated Shipping Services stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $24.60 is trading 80% above its estimated GF Value™ of $13.67. GuruFocus considers ZIM Integrated Shipping Services to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for ZIM:

  • Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 8.01%
  • GF Value™: $13.67 vs. price of $24.60 (80% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 64/100 with 10 warning signs

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


ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Business Description

Other Exchanges 2SV:Germany
Address 9 Andrei Sakharov Street, P.O. Box 15067, Matam, Haifa, ISR, 3190500
ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Ltd is an asset-light container liner shipping company. It offers tailored services, including land transportation and logistical services, specialized shipping solutions, including the transportation of out-of-gauge cargo, refrigerated cargo, and dangerous and hazardous cargo. Its services include Cargo Services, Digital Services, Schedules, and Shipping Trades and Lines. Geographically, it derives a majority of its revenue from the Pacific trade region.
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