Strix Group (CHIX:KETLL) Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 8.34% (As of Jun. 2025)

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CHIX:KETLL Strix Group PLC CHIX:KETLL
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What is Strix Group Effective Interest Rate on Debt %?

Strix Group CHIX:KETLL 35 Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 8.34% as of Jun. 2025. GuruFocus rates CHIX:KETLL with a GF Score™ of 35/100 and a GF Value™ of £0.81 (Possible Value Trap). 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. Strix Group's annualized positive value of Interest Expense for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2025 was £7.2 Mil. Strix Group's average total debt for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2025 was £86.2 Mil. Therefore, Strix Group's annualized Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2025 was 8.34%.


Strix Group  (CHIX:KETLl) Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Explanation

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


Strix Group Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Related Terms


Strix Group Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Strix Group'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.

Strix Group Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Chart

Strix Group Annual Data
Trend Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24
Effective Interest Rate on Debt %
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Strix Group Semi-Annual Data
Dec13 Dec14 Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25
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CHIX:KETLL vs APH, GLW, TEL: Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Comparison

For the Electronic Components subindustry, Strix Group'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.


Strix Group Effective Interest Rate on Debt % vs Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Strix Group's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Strix Group Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Calculation

Strix Group's annualized Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2024 is calculated as

Effective Interest Rate on Debt %
=-1  *  Interest Expense/( (Total Debt  (A: Dec. 2023 )+Total Debt  (A: Dec. 2024 ))/ count )
=-1  *  -9.003/( (110.615+83.711)/ 2 )
=-1  *  -9.003/97.163
=9.27 %

where

Total Debt  (A: Dec. 2023 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=93.335 + 17.28
=110.615

Total Debt  (A: Dec. 2024 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=71.352 + 12.359
=83.711

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

Effective Interest Rate on Debt %
=-1  *  Interest Expense/( (Total Debt  (Q: Dec. 2024 )+Total Debt  (Q: Jun. 2025 ))/ count )
=-1  *  -7.19/( (83.711+88.701)/ 2 )
=-1  *  -7.19/86.206
=8.34 %

where

Total Debt  (Q: Dec. 2024 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=71.352 + 12.359
=83.711

Total Debt  (Q: Jun. 2025 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=81.939 + 6.762
=88.701

* 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 (Jun. 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 8.34% mean?
Strix Group (CHIX:KETLL) has a Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 8.34% as of Jun. 2025. Effective interest rate on debt is the rate a company actually pays on its debt. View historical data on Strix Group and its competitors.
Is Strix Group's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % too high?
Strix Group's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 8.34%. Overall, Strix Group has a GF Score™ of 35/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Strix Group's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % compare to APH and GLW?
Strix Group's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 8.34% 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 Strix Group and its competitors. Strix Group's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 8.34%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Strix Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Strix Group (CHIX:KETLL) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is £0.81, compared to a current price of £0.33 — trading 58.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 8.34%. Strix Group's overall GF Score™ is 35/100 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 Strix Group (CHIX:KETLL), the current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 8.34% as of Jun. 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 Strix Group (CHIX:KETLL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Strix Group stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of £0.33 is trading 58.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of £0.81. GuruFocus considers Strix Group to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:KETLL:

  • Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 8.34%
  • GF Value™: £0.81 vs. price of £0.33 (58.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 35/100 with 6 warning signs

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


Strix Group Business Description

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Address Forrest House, Ronaldsway, IMN, IM9 2RG
Strix Group PLC manufactures and markets kettle controls for appliances. The company is engaged in the business of design, manufacture, and supply of kettle safety controls and other components and devices involving water heating and temperature control, steam management, and water filtration. Its revenue is generated by the sale of thermostatic controls, cordless interfaces, and other products such as water jugs and filters. The company's reportable segments include Kettle controls, Water category, and Appliances. It generates maximum revenue from the Kettle controls segment. The company's commercial and residential customers are based in China, Italy, Australia, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom.
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