HKBN (FRA:2HK) Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 4.50% (As of Feb. 2026)

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What is HKBN Effective Interest Rate on Debt %?

HKBN FRA:2HK +0.77% 79 Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 4.50% as of Feb. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:2HK with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.56. The stock has 7 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. HKBN's annualized positive value of Interest Expense for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was €55 Mil. HKBN's average total debt for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was €1,228 Mil. Therefore, HKBN's annualized Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 4.50%.


HKBN  (FRA:2HK) Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Explanation

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


HKBN Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Related Terms


HKBN Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for HKBN'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.

HKBN Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Chart

HKBN Annual Data
Trend Aug16 Aug17 Aug18 Aug19 Aug20 Aug21 Aug22 Aug23 Aug24 Aug25
Effective Interest Rate on Debt %
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HKBN Semi-Annual Data
Aug16 Feb17 Aug17 Feb18 Aug18 Feb19 Aug19 Feb20 Aug20 Feb21 Aug21 Feb22 Aug22 Feb23 Aug23 Feb24 Aug24 Feb25 Aug25 Feb26
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FRA:2HK vs VZ, TMUS, T: Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Comparison

For the Telecom Services subindustry, HKBN'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.


HKBN Effective Interest Rate on Debt % vs Telecommunication Services Industry

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

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


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HKBN Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Calculation

HKBN'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  *  -73.416/( (1334.606+1237.834)/ 2 )
=-1  *  -73.416/1286.22
=5.71 %

where

Total Debt  (A: Aug. 2024 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=1285.955 + 48.651
=1334.606

Total Debt  (A: Aug. 2025 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=756.572 + 481.262
=1237.834

HKBN's annualized Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 is calculated as

Effective Interest Rate on Debt %
=-1  *  Interest Expense/( (Total Debt  (Q: Aug. 2025 )+Total Debt  (Q: Feb. 2026 ))/ count )
=-1  *  -55.274/( (1237.834+1218.153)/ 2 )
=-1  *  -55.274/1227.9935
=4.50 %

where

Total Debt  (Q: Aug. 2025 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=756.572 + 481.262
=1237.834

Total Debt  (Q: Feb. 2026 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=1186.108 + 32.045
=1218.153

* 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 (Feb. 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 4.50% mean?
HKBN (FRA:2HK) has a Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 4.50% as of Feb. 2026. Effective interest rate on debt is the rate a company actually pays on its debt. View historical data on HKBN and its competitors.
Is HKBN's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % too high?
HKBN's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 4.50%. Overall, HKBN has a GF Score™ of 79/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does HKBN's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % compare to VZ and TMUS?
HKBN's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 4.50% 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 HKBN and its competitors. HKBN's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 4.50%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is HKBN stock overvalued right now?
HKBN (FRA:2HK) has a current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 4.50%. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.56, compared to a current price of €0.66 — trading 17% above its estimated fair value. The current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 4.50%. HKBN's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 7 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 HKBN (FRA:2HK), the current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 4.50% as of Feb. 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 HKBN (FRA:2HK) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HKBN stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €0.66 is trading 17% above its estimated GF Value™ of €0.56.

Key valuation signals for FRA:2HK:

  • Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 4.50%
  • GF Value™: €0.56 vs. price of €0.66 (17% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 79/100 with 7 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:2HK stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


HKBN Business Description

Address 77 Hoi Bun Road, 19th Floor, Tower 1, The Quayside, Kwun Tong, Kowloon, HKG
HKBN Ltd is a telecommunications company. The company derives revenue from broadband Internet services and voice services to both residential and enterprise customers. The principal activities of the Group are: provision of fixed telecommunications network services, international telecommunications services, and mobile services to residential and enterprise customers in Hong Kong; system integration services; product sales; and marketing and distribution of computer hardware and software, telecommunication products, office automation products and the provision of related services. The company has two segments Telecom and technology solutions (Hong Kong) and Telecom and technology solutions (Hong Kong) and the majority of the company's revenue is generated from Hong Kong.
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