Daldrup & Sohne AG (FRA:4DS) Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 14.23% (As of Dec. 2025)

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FRA:4DS Daldrup & Sohne AG FRA:4DS
72 GF Score
Price €23.30
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What is Daldrup & Sohne AG Effective Interest Rate on Debt %?

Daldrup & Sohne AG FRA:4DS -4.12% 72 Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 14.23% as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates FRA:4DS with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of €9.59 (Significantly 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. Daldrup & Sohne AG's annualized positive value of Interest Expense for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was €0.52 Mil. Daldrup & Sohne AG's average total debt for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was €3.65 Mil. Therefore, Daldrup & Sohne AG's annualized Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 14.23%.


Daldrup & Sohne AG  (FRA:4DS) Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Explanation

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


Daldrup & Sohne AG Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Related Terms


Daldrup & Sohne AG Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Daldrup & Sohne AG'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.

Daldrup & Sohne AG Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Chart

Daldrup & Sohne AG Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Effective Interest Rate on Debt %
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Daldrup & Sohne AG Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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 17.69 11.50 15.40 19.75 14.23

FRA:4DS vs NE, RIG, VAL: Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Comparison

For the Oil & Gas Drilling subindustry, Daldrup & Sohne AG'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.


Daldrup & Sohne AG Effective Interest Rate on Debt % vs Oil & Gas Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Daldrup & Sohne AG's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % falls into.


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Daldrup & Sohne AG Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Calculation

Daldrup & Sohne AG'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  *  -0.484/( (1.633+4.402)/ 2 )
=-1  *  -0.484/3.0175
=16.04 %

where

Total Debt  (A: Dec. 2025 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=3.443 + 0.959
=4.402

Daldrup & Sohne AG'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  *  -0.52/( (2.904+4.402)/ 2 )
=-1  *  -0.52/3.653
=14.23 %

where

Total Debt  (Q: Jun. 2025 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=2.339 + 0.565
=2.904

Total Debt  (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=3.443 + 0.959
=4.402

* 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 14.23% mean?
Daldrup & Sohne AG (FRA:4DS) has a Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 14.23% as of Dec. 2025. Effective interest rate on debt is the rate a company actually pays on its debt. View historical data on Daldrup & Sohne AG and its competitors.
Is Daldrup & Sohne AG's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % too high?
Daldrup & Sohne AG's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 14.23%. Overall, Daldrup & Sohne AG has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Daldrup & Sohne AG's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % compare to NE and RIG?
Daldrup & Sohne AG's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 14.23% 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 Daldrup & Sohne AG and its competitors. Daldrup & Sohne AG's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 14.23%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Daldrup & Sohne AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Daldrup & Sohne AG (FRA:4DS) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €9.59, compared to a current price of €23.30 — trading 143% above its estimated fair value. The current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 14.23%. Daldrup & Sohne AG's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 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 Daldrup & Sohne AG (FRA:4DS), the current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 14.23% 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 Daldrup & Sohne AG (FRA:4DS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Daldrup & Sohne AG stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €23.30 is trading 143% above its estimated GF Value™ of €9.59. GuruFocus considers Daldrup & Sohne AG to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:4DS:

  • Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 14.23%
  • GF Value™: €9.59 vs. price of €23.30 (143% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 72/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:4DS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Daldrup & Sohne AG Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Other Exchanges 4DS:Germany
Address Bajuwarenring 17a, Oberhaching, BY, DEU, 82041
Daldrup & Söhne AG is a provider of drilling and environmental services in Germany and Central Europe. Its geographical segments include Geothermal Energy, Raw Materials/Exploration, Water Procurement, and EDS(Environment, Development & Services). Geographically, It generates the majority of the revenue from the Domestic Market.
72GF Score

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