AERG (Applied Energetics) Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 0.00% (As of Mar. 2026)


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What is Applied Energetics Effective Interest Rate on Debt %?

Applied Energetics AERG -6.02% 26 Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 0.00% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates AERG with a GF Score™ of 26/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.33 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 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. Applied Energetics's annualized positive value of Interest Expense for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.00 Mil. Applied Energetics's average total debt for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.93 Mil. Therefore, Applied Energetics's annualized Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.00%.


Applied Energetics  (OTCPK:AERG) Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Explanation

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


Applied Energetics Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Related Terms


Applied Energetics Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Historical Data

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* 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.

Applied Energetics Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Chart

Applied Energetics Annual Data
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AERG vs MVIS, ARBE, USBC: Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Comparison

For the Scientific & Technical Instruments subindustry, Applied Energetics'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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Applied Energetics Effective Interest Rate on Debt % vs Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Applied Energetics's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Applied Energetics's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % falls into.


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Applied Energetics Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Calculation

Applied Energetics'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  *  0/( (1.259+0.994)/ 2 )
=-1  *  0/1.1265
=0.00 %

where

Total Debt  (A: Dec. 2024 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=0.946 + 0.313
=1.259

Total Debt  (A: Dec. 2025 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=0.665 + 0.329
=0.994

Applied Energetics'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  *  0/( (0.994+0.871)/ 2 )
=-1  *  0/0.9325
=0.00 %

where

Total Debt  (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=0.665 + 0.329
=0.994

Total Debt  (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=0.576 + 0.295
=0.871

* 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 0.00% mean?
Applied Energetics (AERG) has a Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 0.00% as of Mar. 2026. Effective interest rate on debt is the rate a company actually pays on its debt. View historical data on Applied Energetics and its competitors.
Is Applied Energetics' Effective Interest Rate on Debt % too high?
Applied Energetics' current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 0.00%. Overall, Applied Energetics has a GF Score™ of 26/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Applied Energetics' Effective Interest Rate on Debt % compare to MVIS and ARBE?
Applied Energetics' Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 0.00% can be compared against companies in the Hardware 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 Hardware company?
A good Effective Interest Rate on Debt % depends on the Hardware 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 Applied Energetics and its competitors. Applied Energetics's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 0.00%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Applied Energetics stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Applied Energetics (AERG) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.33, compared to a current price of $1.25 — trading 278.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 0.00%. Applied Energetics' overall GF Score™ is 26/100 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 Applied Energetics (AERG), the current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 0.00% 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 Applied Energetics (AERG) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Applied Energetics stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $1.25 is trading 278.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $0.33. GuruFocus considers Applied Energetics to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for AERG:

  • Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 0.00%
  • GF Value™: $0.33 vs. price of $1.25 (278.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 26/100 with 4 warning signs

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


Applied Energetics Business Description

Address 9070 South Rita Road, Suite 1500, Tucson, AZ, USA, 85747
Applied Energetics Inc specializes in laser and photonics systems, particularly fiber-based ultrashort pulse (USP) laser technologies. Its powerful, dual-use systems are designed for integration and deployment on numerous potential defense platforms for the delivery of high-intensity, ultrashort pulses of light to disable or destroy a target or disrupt a mission. These technologies have applications in both national security and commercial markets. The company operates as one operating segment with a focus on the development and manufacture of high-performance lasers and optical systems, and integrated guided energy systems, for prospective defense, national security, industrial, biomedical, and scientific customers across the world.
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