Space42 (ADX:SPACE42) Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 10.09% (As of Mar. 2026)

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ADX:SPACE42 Space42 PLC ADX:SPACE42
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What is Space42 Effective Interest Rate on Debt %?

Space42 ADX:SPACE42 -2.35% 88 Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 10.09% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates ADX:SPACE42 with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of د.إ2.18 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 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. Space42's annualized positive value of Interest Expense for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was د.إ106 Mil. Space42's average total debt for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was د.إ1,049 Mil. Therefore, Space42's annualized Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 10.09%.


Space42  (ADX:SPACE42) Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Explanation

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


Space42 Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Related Terms


Space42 Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Space42'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.

Space42 Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Chart

Space42 Annual Data
Trend Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Effective Interest Rate on Debt %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 3.04 4.91 2.29 2.35 6.71

Space42 Quarterly Data
Dec20 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.86 1.29 6.71 28.54 10.09

ADX:SPACE42 vs IBM, ACN, FISV: Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Comparison

For the Information Technology Services subindustry, Space42'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.


Space42 Effective Interest Rate on Debt % vs Software Industry

For the Software industry and Technology sector, Space42's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Space42's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % falls into.


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Space42 Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Calculation

Space42'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  *  -117.131/( (2442.119+1049.311)/ 2 )
=-1  *  -117.131/1745.715
=6.71 %

where

Total Debt  (A: Dec. 2024 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=1002.325 + 1439.794
=2442.119

Total Debt  (A: Dec. 2025 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=703.145 + 346.166
=1049.311

Space42'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  *  -105.872/( (1049.311+1048.874)/ 2 )
=-1  *  -105.872/1049.0925
=10.09 %

where

Total Debt  (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=703.145 + 346.166
=1049.311

Total Debt  (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=701.617 + 347.257
=1048.874

* 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 10.09% mean?
Space42 (ADX:SPACE42) has a Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 10.09% as of Mar. 2026. Effective interest rate on debt is the rate a company actually pays on its debt. View historical data on Space42 and its competitors.
Is Space42's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % too high?
Space42's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 10.09%. Overall, Space42 has a GF Score™ of 88/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Space42's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % compare to IBM and ACN?
Space42's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 10.09% can be compared against companies in the Software 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 Software company?
A good Effective Interest Rate on Debt % depends on the Software 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 Space42 and its competitors. Space42's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 10.09%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Space42 stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Space42 (ADX:SPACE42) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is د.إ2.18, compared to a current price of د.إ1.66 — trading 23.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 10.09%. Space42's overall GF Score™ is 88/100 with 6 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 Space42 (ADX:SPACE42), the current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 10.09% 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 Space42 (ADX:SPACE42) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Space42 stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of د.إ1.66 is trading 23.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of د.إ2.18. GuruFocus considers Space42 to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for ADX:SPACE42:

  • Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 10.09%
  • GF Value™: د.إ2.18 vs. price of د.إ1.66 (23.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 88/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the ADX:SPACE42 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Space42 Business Description

Address Sweihan Road, Zayed Military City, Abu Dhabi, ARE
Space42 PLC is a UAE-based AI-powered space tech group that integrates satellite communications, geospatial insights, and artificial intelligence capabilities for customers globally. Its operating segments are: Space Services and Smart Solutions. The majority of the group's revenue is generated by the Space Services segment, which provides secure satellite communication solutions for government and mission-critical applications, reliable mobility and communication solutions, and high-speed data connectivity. The Smart Solutions business provides earth observation, geospatial, and industry-specific solutions using an AI-driven multi-intelligence platform, GIQ. Geographically, the group derives maximum revenue from the UAE, followed by Asia, Africa, Europe, North America, and other regions.
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