Helloworld Travel (ASX:HLO) Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 6.22% (As of Dec. 2025)

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ASX:HLO Helloworld Travel Ltd ASX:HLO
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What is Helloworld Travel Effective Interest Rate on Debt %?

Helloworld Travel ASX:HLO -0.65% 38 Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 6.22% as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates ASX:HLO with a GF Score™ of 38/100 and a GF Value™ of A$0.96 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 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. Helloworld Travel's annualized positive value of Interest Expense for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was A$1.70 Mil. Helloworld Travel's average total debt for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was A$27.27 Mil. Therefore, Helloworld Travel's annualized Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 6.22%.


Helloworld Travel  (ASX:HLO) Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Explanation

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


Helloworld Travel Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Related Terms


Helloworld Travel Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Helloworld Travel'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.

Helloworld Travel Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Chart

Helloworld Travel Annual Data
Trend Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
Effective Interest Rate on Debt %
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Helloworld Travel Semi-Annual Data
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ASX:HLO vs BKNG, ABNB, RCL: Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Comparison

For the Travel Services subindustry, Helloworld Travel'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.


Helloworld Travel Effective Interest Rate on Debt % vs Travel & Leisure Industry

For the Travel & Leisure industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Helloworld Travel's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Helloworld Travel Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Calculation

Helloworld Travel'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  *  -0.76/( (22.197+10.824)/ 2 )
=-1  *  -0.76/16.5105
=4.60 %

where

Total Debt  (A: Jun. 2024 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=15.627 + 6.57
=22.197

Total Debt  (A: Jun. 2025 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=5.897 + 4.927
=10.824

Helloworld Travel'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  *  -1.696/( (10.824+43.708)/ 2 )
=-1  *  -1.696/27.266
=6.22 %

where

Total Debt  (Q: Jun. 2025 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=5.897 + 4.927
=10.824

Total Debt  (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=39.353 + 4.355
=43.708

* 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 6.22% mean?
Helloworld Travel (ASX:HLO) has a Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 6.22% as of Dec. 2025. Effective interest rate on debt is the rate a company actually pays on its debt. View historical data on Helloworld Travel and its competitors.
Is Helloworld Travel's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % too high?
Helloworld Travel's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 6.22%. Overall, Helloworld Travel has a GF Score™ of 38/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Helloworld Travel's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % compare to BKNG and ABNB?
Helloworld Travel's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 6.22% can be compared against companies in the Travel & Leisure 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 Travel & Leisure company?
A good Effective Interest Rate on Debt % depends on the Travel & Leisure 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 Helloworld Travel and its competitors. Helloworld Travel's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 6.22%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Helloworld Travel stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Helloworld Travel (ASX:HLO) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$0.96, compared to a current price of A$1.53 — trading 59.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 6.22%. Helloworld Travel's overall GF Score™ is 38/100 with 7 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 Helloworld Travel (ASX:HLO), the current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 6.22% 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 Helloworld Travel (ASX:HLO) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Helloworld Travel stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of A$1.53 is trading 59.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of A$0.96. GuruFocus considers Helloworld Travel to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for ASX:HLO:

  • Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 6.22%
  • GF Value™: A$0.96 vs. price of A$1.53 (59.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 38/100 with 7 warning signs

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


Helloworld Travel Business Description

Address 179 Normanby Road, South Melbourne, Melbourne, VIC, AUS, 3205
Helloworld Travel Ltd is an Australian-based travel distribution company. The company has four reportable segments: Travel Operations Australia, Travel Operations New Zealand, Travel Operations Rest of World, Transport Logistics, and Warehousing. The company generates the majority of its revenue from Travel Operations Australia. The company generates revenue from Commissions, transactions, and service fees, Marketing-related activities, Freight revenue, and Other revenue.
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