Why does convertible debt have so low interest rates?

I get that its like a call option on the stock, but I see that even for mature companies with little growth opportunities the convertible debt is super cheap.

The rates quoted are actually so low that in real terms, its negative. Is that basically the price of a call option over several years just reflected in the stock, or am I missing something?

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