Gatekeeper Systems (FRA:1GK) Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 71.78% (As of May. 2026)

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FRA:1GK Gatekeeper Systems Inc FRA:1GK
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What is Gatekeeper Systems Effective Interest Rate on Debt %?

Gatekeeper Systems FRA:1GK -4.55% 59 Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 71.78% as of May. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:1GK with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.43 (Significantly 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. Gatekeeper Systems's annualized positive value of Interest Expense for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was €0.25 Mil. Gatekeeper Systems's average total debt for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was €0.35 Mil. Therefore, Gatekeeper Systems's annualized Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was 71.78%.


Gatekeeper Systems  (FRA:1GK) Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Explanation

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


Gatekeeper Systems Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Related Terms


Gatekeeper Systems Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Gatekeeper Systems'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.

Gatekeeper Systems Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Chart

Gatekeeper Systems Annual Data
Trend Aug16 Aug17 Aug18 Aug19 Aug20 Aug21 Aug22 Aug23 Aug24 Aug25
Effective Interest Rate on Debt %
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Gatekeeper Systems Quarterly Data
Aug21 Nov21 Feb22 May22 Aug22 Nov22 Feb23 May23 Aug23 Nov23 Feb24 May24 Aug24 Nov24 Feb25 May25 Aug25 Nov25 Feb26 May26
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FRA:1GK vs ALLE, MSA, ADT: Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Comparison

For the Security & Protection Services subindustry, Gatekeeper Systems'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.


Gatekeeper Systems Effective Interest Rate on Debt % vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Gatekeeper Systems's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Gatekeeper Systems Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Calculation

Gatekeeper Systems's annualized Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for the fiscal year that ended in Aug. 2025 is calculated as

Effective Interest Rate on Debt %
=-1  *  Interest Expense/( (Total Debt  (A: Aug. 2024 )+Total Debt  (A: Aug. 2025 ))/ count )
=-1  *  -0.179/( (0.653+0.467)/ 2 )
=-1  *  -0.179/0.56
=31.96 %

where

Total Debt  (A: Aug. 2024 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=0.456 + 0.197
=0.653

Total Debt  (A: Aug. 2025 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=0.257 + 0.21
=0.467

Gatekeeper Systems'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: Feb. 2026 )+Total Debt  (Q: May. 2026 ))/ count )
=-1  *  -0.248/( (0.377+0.314)/ 2 )
=-1  *  -0.248/0.3455
=71.78 %

where

Total Debt  (Q: Feb. 2026 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=0.151 + 0.226
=0.377

Total Debt  (Q: May. 2026 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=0.119 + 0.195
=0.314

* 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 (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 71.78% mean?
Gatekeeper Systems (FRA:1GK) has a Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 71.78% as of May. 2026. Effective interest rate on debt is the rate a company actually pays on its debt. View historical data on Gatekeeper Systems and its competitors.
Is Gatekeeper Systems' Effective Interest Rate on Debt % too high?
Gatekeeper Systems' current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 71.78%. Overall, Gatekeeper Systems has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Gatekeeper Systems' Effective Interest Rate on Debt % compare to ALLE and MSA?
Gatekeeper Systems' Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 71.78% can be compared against companies in the Business 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 Business Services company?
A good Effective Interest Rate on Debt % depends on the Business 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 Gatekeeper Systems and its competitors. Gatekeeper Systems's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 71.78%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Gatekeeper Systems stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gatekeeper Systems (FRA:1GK) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.43, compared to a current price of €1.11 — trading 157.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 71.78%. Gatekeeper Systems' overall GF Score™ is 59/100 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 Gatekeeper Systems (FRA:1GK), the current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 71.78% 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 Gatekeeper Systems (FRA:1GK) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gatekeeper Systems stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €1.11 is trading 157.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of €0.43. GuruFocus considers Gatekeeper Systems to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:1GK:

  • Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 71.78%
  • GF Value™: €0.43 vs. price of €1.11 (157.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 59/100 with 2 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:1GK stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Gatekeeper Systems Business Description

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Address 31127 Wheel Avenue, Suite 301, Abbotsford, BC, CAN, V2T 6H1
Gatekeeper Systems Inc specializes in the design, manufacturing, and marketing of video security solutions for mobile and extreme environments and is a provider of intelligent video solutions designed to provide a safer transportation environment for children, passengers, and public safety personnel across multiple transportation modes. The Company operates in a single segment in which it develops, manufactures, markets, and sells high-resolution mobile surveillance camera systems, with performance evaluated regularly by the President and Chief Executive Officer as the chief operating decision maker. Revenue is generated from two regions, Canada and the United States, with the majority of revenue coming from Canada.
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