BGOUF (Bang & Olufsen AS) Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 14.45% (As of May. 2026)

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BGOUF Bang & Olufsen AS BGOUF
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What is Bang & Olufsen AS Effective Interest Rate on Debt %?

Bang & Olufsen AS BGOUF 60 Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 14.45% as of May. 2026. GuruFocus rates BGOUF with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.25 (Modestly Overvalued). 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. Bang & Olufsen AS's annualized positive value of Interest Expense for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was $12.2 Mil. Bang & Olufsen AS's average total debt for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was $84.4 Mil. Therefore, Bang & Olufsen AS's annualized Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was 14.45%.


Bang & Olufsen AS  (OTCPK:BGOUF) Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Explanation

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


Bang & Olufsen AS Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Related Terms


Bang & Olufsen AS Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Bang & Olufsen AS'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.

Bang & Olufsen AS Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Chart

Bang & Olufsen AS Annual Data
Trend May17 May18 May19 May20 May21 May22 May23 May24 May25 May26
Effective Interest Rate on Debt %
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Bang & Olufsen AS Semi-Annual Data
Nov16 May17 Nov17 May18 Nov18 May19 Nov19 May20 Nov20 May21 Nov21 May22 Nov22 May23 Nov23 May24 Nov24 May25 Nov25 May26
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BGOUF vs AAPL: Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Comparison

For the Consumer Electronics subindustry, Bang & Olufsen AS'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.


Bang & Olufsen AS Effective Interest Rate on Debt % vs Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Bang & Olufsen AS's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Bang & Olufsen AS's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % falls into.


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Bang & Olufsen AS Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Calculation

Bang & Olufsen AS's annualized Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for the fiscal year that ended in May. 2026 is calculated as

Effective Interest Rate on Debt %
=-1  *  Interest Expense/( (Total Debt  (A: May. 2025 )+Total Debt  (A: May. 2026 ))/ count )
=-1  *  -10.473/( (59.084+96.291)/ 2 )
=-1  *  -10.473/77.6875
=13.48 %

where

Total Debt  (A: May. 2025 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=23.271 + 35.813
=59.084

Total Debt  (A: May. 2026 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=41.111 + 55.18
=96.291

Bang & Olufsen AS's annualized Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 is calculated as

Effective Interest Rate on Debt %
=-1  *  Interest Expense/( (Total Debt  (Q: Nov. 2025 )+Total Debt  (Q: May. 2026 ))/ count )
=-1  *  -12.192/( (72.436+96.291)/ 2 )
=-1  *  -12.192/84.3635
=14.45 %

where

Total Debt  (Q: Nov. 2025 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=22.907 + 49.529
=72.436

Total Debt  (Q: May. 2026 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=41.111 + 55.18
=96.291

* 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 (May. 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 14.45% mean?
Bang & Olufsen AS (BGOUF) has a Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 14.45% as of May. 2026. Effective interest rate on debt is the rate a company actually pays on its debt. View historical data on Bang & Olufsen AS and its competitors.
Is Bang & Olufsen AS's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % too high?
Bang & Olufsen AS's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 14.45%. Overall, Bang & Olufsen AS has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bang & Olufsen AS's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % compare to AAPL?
Bang & Olufsen AS's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 14.45% can be compared against companies in the Hardware 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 Hardware company?
A good Effective Interest Rate on Debt % depends on the Hardware 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 Bang & Olufsen AS and its competitors. Bang & Olufsen AS's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 14.45%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Bang & Olufsen AS stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bang & Olufsen AS (BGOUF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.25, compared to a current price of $1.36 — trading 8.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 14.45%. Bang & Olufsen AS's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 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 Bang & Olufsen AS (BGOUF), the current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 14.45% as of May. 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 Bang & Olufsen AS (BGOUF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bang & Olufsen AS stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $1.36 is trading 8.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $1.25. GuruFocus considers Bang & Olufsen AS to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for BGOUF:

  • Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 14.45%
  • GF Value™: $1.25 vs. price of $1.36 (8.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 60/100 with 2 warning signs

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


Bang & Olufsen AS Business Description

Address Bang og Olufsen Alle 1, Struer, DNK, 7600
Bang & Olufsen AS designs, develops, and markets audio and video products including music systems, loudspeakers, television sets, headphones, other multimedia products, and related accessories. Its operating segments include EMEA, which is the company's key revenue-generating segment, followed by the Americas and Asia-Pacific (APAC). The company generates maximum revenue from the Staged product category, followed by On-the-go, Flexible Living, and Brand Partnering and other activities.
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