Gulf Keystone Petroleum (CHIX:GKPL) Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 141.43% (As of Dec. 2025)

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CHIX:GKPL Gulf Keystone Petroleum Ltd CHIX:GKPL
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What is Gulf Keystone Petroleum Effective Interest Rate on Debt %?

Gulf Keystone Petroleum CHIX:GKPL +0.11% 82 Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 141.43% as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates CHIX:GKPL with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of £1.69 (Fairly Valued). 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. Gulf Keystone Petroleum's annualized positive value of Interest Expense for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was £1.5 Mil. Gulf Keystone Petroleum's average total debt for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was £1.1 Mil. Therefore, Gulf Keystone Petroleum's annualized Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 141.43%.


Gulf Keystone Petroleum  (CHIX:GKPl) Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Explanation

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


Gulf Keystone Petroleum Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Related Terms


Gulf Keystone Petroleum Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Gulf Keystone Petroleum'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.

Gulf Keystone Petroleum Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Chart

Gulf Keystone Petroleum Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Effective Interest Rate on Debt %
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Gulf Keystone Petroleum Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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CHIX:GKPL vs COP, EOG, FANG: Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Comparison

For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, Gulf Keystone Petroleum's Effective Interest Rate on Debt %, along with its competitors' market caps and Effective Interest Rate on Debt % data, can be viewed below:

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Gulf Keystone Petroleum Effective Interest Rate on Debt % vs Oil & Gas Industry

For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Gulf Keystone Petroleum's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Gulf Keystone Petroleum Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Calculation

Gulf Keystone Petroleum'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  *  -1.476/( (1.192+1.01)/ 2 )
=-1  *  -1.476/1.101
=134.06 %

where

Total Debt  (A: Dec. 2024 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=0.88 + 0.312
=1.192

Total Debt  (A: Dec. 2025 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=0.693 + 0.317
=1.01

Gulf Keystone Petroleum'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  *  -1.502/( (1.114+1.01)/ 2 )
=-1  *  -1.502/1.062
=141.43 %

where

Total Debt  (Q: Jun. 2025 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=0.796 + 0.318
=1.114

Total Debt  (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=0.693 + 0.317
=1.01

* 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 141.43% mean?
Gulf Keystone Petroleum (CHIX:GKPL) has a Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 141.43% as of Dec. 2025. Effective interest rate on debt is the rate a company actually pays on its debt. View historical data on Gulf Keystone Petroleum and its competitors.
Is Gulf Keystone Petroleum's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % too high?
Gulf Keystone Petroleum's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 141.43%. Overall, Gulf Keystone Petroleum has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Gulf Keystone Petroleum's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % compare to COP and EOG?
Gulf Keystone Petroleum's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 141.43% can be compared against companies in the Oil & Gas 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 Oil & Gas company?
A good Effective Interest Rate on Debt % depends on the Oil & Gas 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 Gulf Keystone Petroleum and its competitors. Gulf Keystone Petroleum's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 141.43%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Gulf Keystone Petroleum stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gulf Keystone Petroleum (CHIX:GKPL) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is £1.69, compared to a current price of £1.76 — trading 3.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 141.43%. Gulf Keystone Petroleum's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 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 Gulf Keystone Petroleum (CHIX:GKPL), the current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 141.43% 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 Gulf Keystone Petroleum (CHIX:GKPL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gulf Keystone Petroleum stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of £1.76 is trading 3.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of £1.69. GuruFocus considers Gulf Keystone Petroleum to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:GKPL:

  • Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 141.43%
  • GF Value™: £1.69 vs. price of £1.76 (3.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 82/100 with 6 warning signs

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


Gulf Keystone Petroleum Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Address c/o Carey Olsen Services Bermuda Limited, 11 Bermudiana Road, 5th Floor, Rosebank Centre, Pembroke, Hamilton, BMU, HM08
Gulf Keystone Petroleum Ltd is a holding company that is engaged in the oil and gas exploration, development, and production business. The company mainly operates in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, which consists of the Shaikan and the Erbil office, which provide support to the operations in Kurdistan. The firm has a Production Sharing Contract with the Kurdistan Regional Government. The company generates revenue from oil sales.
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