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Long-term debt weighted-average interest rate

Ametek Long-term debt weighted-average interest rate decreased by 5.9% to 3.2% in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 5.9%, from 3.4% to 3.2%. Over 5 years (FY 2020 to FY 2025), Long-term debt weighted-average interest rate shows relatively stable performance with a 1.3% CAGR. This is a positive signal — lower values indicate better performance for this metric.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionOther
CategoryProfitability
SignalLower is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2026
Last reportedQ1 2026

How to read this metric

An increase suggests rising interest expenses, which can compress net margins, while a decrease indicates lower borrowing costs or successful refinancing.

Detailed definition

This is the average interest rate paid on the company's total outstanding long-term debt, weighted by the principal amou...

Peer comparison

Varies based on credit rating and prevailing market interest rates.

Metric ID: other_longterm_debt_weighted_average_interest_rate

Historical Data

5 periods
 Q4 '21Q4 '22Q4 '23Q4 '24Q4 '25
Value3.1%3.4%4.2%3.4%3.2%
QoQ Change+9.7%+23.5%-19.0%-5.9%
YoY Change+9.7%+23.5%-19.0%-5.9%
Range3.1%4.2%
CAGR+3.2%
Avg YoY Growth+2.1%
Median YoY Growth+1.9%
Current Streak2 quarters decline

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ametek's long-term debt weighted-average interest rate?
Ametek (AME) reported long-term debt weighted-average interest rate of 3.2% in Q4 2025.
How has Ametek's long-term debt weighted-average interest rate changed year-over-year?
Ametek's long-term debt weighted-average interest rate decreased by 5.9% year-over-year, from 3.4% to 3.2%.
What is the long-term trend for Ametek's long-term debt weighted-average interest rate?
Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), Ametek's long-term debt weighted-average interest rate has grown at a 1.3% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from 3.0% to 3.2%.
What does long-term debt weighted-average interest rate mean?
The average interest rate the company pays on its total long-term debt.