Vodafone Qatar QSC (DSMD:VFQS) Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 4.77% (As of Jun. 2026)

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DSMD:VFQS Vodafone Qatar QSC DSMD:VFQS
84 GF Score
Price ر.ق2.70
GF Value ر.ق2.20
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Vodafone Qatar QSC Effective Interest Rate on Debt %?

Vodafone Qatar QSC DSMD:VFQS +1.12% 84 Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 4.77% as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates DSMD:VFQS with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of ر.ق2.20 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 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. Vodafone Qatar QSC's annualized positive value of Interest Expense for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was ر.ق54 Mil. Vodafone Qatar QSC's average total debt for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was ر.ق1,127 Mil. Therefore, Vodafone Qatar QSC's annualized Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 4.77%.


Vodafone Qatar QSC  (DSMD:VFQS) Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Explanation

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


Vodafone Qatar QSC Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Related Terms


Vodafone Qatar QSC Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Vodafone Qatar QSC'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.

Vodafone Qatar QSC Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Chart

Vodafone Qatar QSC Annual Data
Trend Mar16 Mar17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Effective Interest Rate on Debt %
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Vodafone Qatar QSC Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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 4.79 -1.60 12.02 4.41 4.77

DSMD:VFQS vs VZ, TMUS, T: Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Comparison

For the Telecom Services subindustry, Vodafone Qatar QSC'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.


Vodafone Qatar QSC Effective Interest Rate on Debt % vs Telecommunication Services Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Vodafone Qatar QSC's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % falls into.


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Vodafone Qatar QSC Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Calculation

Vodafone Qatar QSC'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  *  -45.431/( (754.072+833.707)/ 2 )
=-1  *  -45.431/793.8895
=5.72 %

where

Total Debt  (A: Dec. 2024 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=601.948 + 152.124
=754.072

Total Debt  (A: Dec. 2025 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=322.3 + 511.407
=833.707

Vodafone Qatar QSC's annualized Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as

Effective Interest Rate on Debt %
=-1  *  Interest Expense/( (Total Debt  (Q: Mar. 2026 )+Total Debt  (Q: Jun. 2026 ))/ count )
=-1  *  -53.704/( (1131.725+1121.467)/ 2 )
=-1  *  -53.704/1126.596
=4.77 %

where

Total Debt  (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=991.693 + 140.032
=1131.725

Total Debt  (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=1008.96 + 112.507
=1121.467

* 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 four times the quarterly (Jun. 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 4.77% mean?
Vodafone Qatar QSC (DSMD:VFQS) has a Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 4.77% as of Jun. 2026. Effective interest rate on debt is the rate a company actually pays on its debt. View historical data on Vodafone Qatar QSC and its competitors.
Is Vodafone Qatar QSC's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % too high?
Vodafone Qatar QSC's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 4.77%. Overall, Vodafone Qatar QSC has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Vodafone Qatar QSC's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % compare to VZ and TMUS?
Vodafone Qatar QSC's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 4.77% 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 Vodafone Qatar QSC and its competitors. Vodafone Qatar QSC's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 4.77%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Vodafone Qatar QSC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vodafone Qatar QSC (DSMD:VFQS) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ر.ق2.20, compared to a current price of ر.ق2.70 — trading 22.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 4.77%. Vodafone Qatar QSC's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 4 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 Vodafone Qatar QSC (DSMD:VFQS), the current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 4.77% as of Jun. 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 Vodafone Qatar QSC (DSMD:VFQS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vodafone Qatar QSC stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ر.ق2.70 is trading 22.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of ر.ق2.20. GuruFocus considers Vodafone Qatar QSC to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for DSMD:VFQS:

  • Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 4.77%
  • GF Value™: ر.ق2.20 vs. price of ر.ق2.70 (22.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 84/100 with 4 warning signs

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


Vodafone Qatar QSC Business Description

Address Street 981, Doha Zone 3, P.O. Box 27727, Building number 2, 4th Floor, Msherieb Downtown, Doha, QAT
Vodafone Qatar QSC provides cellular mobile telecommunication services, fixed-line services, and sells mobile-related equipment and accessories. It operates in two segments: Consumer and Enterprise and others. Its services include messaging, interconnect, data broadband services, connection fees, and equipment sales. The company offers a comprehensive range of services that include voice, messaging, data, fixed communications, Internet of Things and ICT managed services, for consumers and businesses alike.
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