TPG Telecom (ASX:TPG) Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 1.55% (As of Dec. 2025)

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What is TPG Telecom Effective Interest Rate on Debt %?

TPG Telecom ASX:TPG 60 Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 1.55% as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates ASX:TPG with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of A$4.52 (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. TPG Telecom's annualized positive value of Interest Expense for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was A$80 Mil. TPG Telecom's average total debt for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was A$5,156 Mil. Therefore, TPG Telecom's annualized Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 1.55%.


TPG Telecom  (ASX:TPG) Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Explanation

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


TPG Telecom Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Related Terms


TPG Telecom Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for TPG Telecom'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.

TPG Telecom Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Chart

TPG Telecom Annual Data
Trend Jul16 Jul17 Jul18 Jul19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Effective Interest Rate on Debt %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.16 0.11 0.17 0.10 0.82

TPG Telecom Semi-Annual Data
Jan16 Jul16 Jan17 Jul17 Jan18 Jul18 Jan19 Jul19 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 0.23 0.09 0.09 0.10 1.55

ASX:TPG vs VZ, TMUS, T: Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Comparison

For the Telecom Services subindustry, TPG Telecom'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.


TPG Telecom Effective Interest Rate on Debt % vs Telecommunication Services Industry

For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, TPG Telecom's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % distribution charts can be found below:

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


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TPG Telecom Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Calculation

TPG Telecom'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  *  -43/( (6304+4154)/ 2 )
=-1  *  -43/5229
=0.82 %

where

TPG Telecom'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  *  -80/( (6158+4154)/ 2 )
=-1  *  -80/5156
=1.55 %

where

* 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 1.55% mean?
TPG Telecom (ASX:TPG) has a Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 1.55% as of Dec. 2025. Effective interest rate on debt is the rate a company actually pays on its debt. View historical data on TPG Telecom and its competitors.
Is TPG Telecom's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % too high?
TPG Telecom's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 1.55%. Overall, TPG Telecom has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does TPG Telecom's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % compare to VZ and TMUS?
TPG Telecom's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 1.55% can be compared against companies in the Telecommunication Services 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 Telecommunication Services company?
A good Effective Interest Rate on Debt % depends on the Telecommunication Services 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 TPG Telecom and its competitors. TPG Telecom's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 1.55%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is TPG Telecom stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, TPG Telecom (ASX:TPG) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$4.52, compared to a current price of A$3.58 — trading 20.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 1.55%. TPG Telecom's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 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 TPG Telecom (ASX:TPG), the current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 1.55% 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 TPG Telecom (ASX:TPG) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, TPG Telecom stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of A$3.58 is trading 20.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of A$4.52. GuruFocus considers TPG Telecom to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for ASX:TPG:

  • Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 1.55%
  • GF Value™: A$4.52 vs. price of A$3.58 (20.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 60/100 with 6 warning signs

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


TPG Telecom Business Description

Other Exchanges TPGTF:USA
Address 200 Barangaroo Avenue, Level 27, Tower Two, International Towers Sydney, Barangaroo, NSW, AUS, 2000
TPG Telecom is Australia's third-largest telecom services company. It offers mobile, fixed-line broadband and telephony solutions. The group's mobile business caters to all market segments spanning consumer, small business, corporate, wholesale, and government. TPG Telecom has grown substantially since listing on the ASX in 2008, via organic growth and acquisitions, and culminated with the July 2020 Vodafone Hutchison Australia merger, the third-ranked mobile network operator in Australia. It owns an extensive stable of infrastructure assets, including a nationwide mobile network that is upgrading to 5G wireless. In July 2025, TPG sold its fiber assets for AUD 5.3 billion to Vocus.
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