HighCom (ASX:HCL) Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 1.48% (As of Dec. 2025)


ASX:HCL HighCom Ltd ASX:HCL
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What is HighCom Effective Interest Rate on Debt %?

HighCom ASX:HCL 53 Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 1.48% as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates ASX:HCL with a GF Score™ of 53/100 and a GF Value™ of A$0.21 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 2 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. HighCom's annualized positive value of Interest Expense for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was A$0.05 Mil. HighCom's average total debt for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was A$3.11 Mil. Therefore, HighCom's annualized Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 1.48%.


HighCom  (ASX:HCL) Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Explanation

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


HighCom Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Related Terms


HighCom Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for HighCom'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.

HighCom Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Chart

HighCom Annual Data
Trend Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
Effective Interest Rate on Debt %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.36 9.62 1.21 17.69 10.44

HighCom Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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 3.61 19.14 4.23 10.86 1.48

ASX:HCL vs SPCX, GE, RTX: Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Comparison

For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, HighCom'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.


HighCom Effective Interest Rate on Debt % vs Aerospace & Defense Industry

For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, HighCom's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % distribution charts can be found below:

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


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HighCom Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Calculation

HighCom's annualized Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 2025 is calculated as

Effective Interest Rate on Debt %
=-1  *  Interest Expense/( (Total Debt  (A: Jun. 2024 )+Total Debt  (A: Jun. 2025 ))/ count )
=-1  *  -0.116/( (0.684+1.538)/ 2 )
=-1  *  -0.116/1.111
=10.44 %

where

Total Debt  (A: Jun. 2024 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=0.198 + 0.486
=0.684

Total Debt  (A: Jun. 2025 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=1.156 + 0.382
=1.538

HighCom's annualized Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Effective Interest Rate on Debt %
=-1  *  Interest Expense/( (Total Debt  (Q: Jun. 2025 )+Total Debt  (Q: Dec. 2025 ))/ count )
=-1  *  -0.046/( (1.538+4.683)/ 2 )
=-1  *  -0.046/3.1105
=1.48 %

where

Total Debt  (Q: Jun. 2025 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=1.156 + 0.382
=1.538

Total Debt  (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=1.005 + 3.678
=4.683

* 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 two times the semi-annual (Dec. 2025) 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 1.48% mean?
HighCom (ASX:HCL) has a Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 1.48% as of Dec. 2025. Effective interest rate on debt is the rate a company actually pays on its debt. View historical data on HighCom and its competitors.
Is HighCom's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % too high?
HighCom's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 1.48%. Overall, HighCom has a GF Score™ of 53/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does HighCom's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % compare to SPCX and GE?
HighCom's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 1.48% can be compared against companies in the Aerospace & Defense 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 an Aerospace & Defense company?
A good Effective Interest Rate on Debt % depends on the Aerospace & Defense 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 HighCom and its competitors. HighCom's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 1.48%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is HighCom stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HighCom (ASX:HCL) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is A$0.21, compared to a current price of A$0.11 — trading 50% below its estimated fair value. The current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 1.48%. HighCom's overall GF Score™ is 53/100 with 2 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 HighCom (ASX:HCL), the current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 1.48% as of Dec. 2025. 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 HighCom (ASX:HCL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HighCom stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of A$0.11 is trading 50% below its estimated GF Value™ of A$0.21. GuruFocus considers HighCom to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for ASX:HCL:

  • Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 1.48%
  • GF Value™: A$0.21 vs. price of A$0.11 (50% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 53/100 with 2 warning signs

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


HighCom Business Description

Other Exchanges X9L0:Germany
Address 3 Faulding Street, Symonston, ACT, AUS, 2609
HighCom Ltd comprises of its two distinct businesses HighCom Armor & HighCom Technology. HighCom Armor designs, manufactures, and supplies military, law enforcement, and first responder customers with personal protection ballistic products and solutions for Body Armour, Ballistic Helmets, and Composite Armour Panels & Platform Structures. HighCom Technology supplies Australian Defence and Security Agencies with Small Uncrewed Arial Systems (SUAS) and Sensor Payloads, and provides local Program, Project and Engineering Management, Systems Integration, Maintenance, Composite Repairs, and Logistics Support Services.
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