Maxeon Solar Technologies (FRA:5QJ1) Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 10.88% (As of Jun. 2025)

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FRA:5QJ1 Maxeon Solar Technologies Ltd FRA:5QJ1
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What is Maxeon Solar Technologies Effective Interest Rate on Debt %?

Maxeon Solar Technologies FRA:5QJ1 25 Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 10.88% as of Jun. 2025. GuruFocus rates FRA:5QJ1 with a GF Score™ of 25/100 and a GF Value™ of €39.73. The stock has 8 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. Maxeon Solar Technologies's annualized positive value of Interest Expense for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2025 was €31.3 Mil. Maxeon Solar Technologies's average total debt for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2025 was €287.2 Mil. Therefore, Maxeon Solar Technologies's annualized Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2025 was 10.88%.


Maxeon Solar Technologies  (FRA:5QJ1) Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Explanation

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


Maxeon Solar Technologies Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Related Terms


Maxeon Solar Technologies Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Maxeon Solar Technologies'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.

Maxeon Solar Technologies Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Chart

Maxeon Solar Technologies Annual Data
Trend Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24
Effective Interest Rate on Debt %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 22.02 15.12 9.70 9.42 12.40

Maxeon Solar Technologies Semi-Annual Data
Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25
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 9.66 9.28 9.73 14.44 10.88

FRA:5QJ1 vs APWL, GSLR, FSLR: Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Comparison

For the Solar subindustry, Maxeon Solar Technologies'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.


Maxeon Solar Technologies Effective Interest Rate on Debt % vs Semiconductors Industry

For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, Maxeon Solar Technologies's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Maxeon Solar Technologies Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Calculation

Maxeon Solar Technologies'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  *  -43.325/( (401.335+297.475)/ 2 )
=-1  *  -43.325/349.405
=12.40 %

where

Total Debt  (A: Dec. 2023 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=372.643 + 28.692
=401.335

Total Debt  (A: Dec. 2024 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=288.345 + 9.13
=297.475

Maxeon Solar Technologies'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  *  -31.254/( (297.475+276.99)/ 2 )
=-1  *  -31.254/287.2325
=10.88 %

where

Total Debt  (Q: Dec. 2024 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=288.345 + 9.13
=297.475

Total Debt  (Q: Jun. 2025 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=270.244 + 6.746
=276.99

* 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 10.88% mean?
Maxeon Solar Technologies (FRA:5QJ1) has a Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 10.88% as of Jun. 2025. Effective interest rate on debt is the rate a company actually pays on its debt. View historical data on Maxeon Solar Technologies and its competitors.
Is Maxeon Solar Technologies' Effective Interest Rate on Debt % too high?
Maxeon Solar Technologies' current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 10.88%. Overall, Maxeon Solar Technologies has a GF Score™ of 25/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Maxeon Solar Technologies' Effective Interest Rate on Debt % compare to APWL and GSLR?
Maxeon Solar Technologies' Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 10.88% can be compared against companies in the Semiconductors 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 Semiconductors company?
A good Effective Interest Rate on Debt % depends on the Semiconductors 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 Maxeon Solar Technologies and its competitors. Maxeon Solar Technologies's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 10.88%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Maxeon Solar Technologies stock overvalued right now?
Maxeon Solar Technologies (FRA:5QJ1) has a current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 10.88%. The stock's GF Value™ is €39.73, compared to a current price of €0.20 — trading 99.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 10.88%. Maxeon Solar Technologies' overall GF Score™ is 25/100 with 8 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 Maxeon Solar Technologies (FRA:5QJ1), the current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 10.88% 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 Maxeon Solar Technologies (FRA:5QJ1) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Maxeon Solar Technologies stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €0.20 is trading 99.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of €39.73.

Key valuation signals for FRA:5QJ1:

  • Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 10.88%
  • GF Value™: €39.73 vs. price of €0.20 (99.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 25/100 with 8 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:5QJ1 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Maxeon Solar Technologies Business Description

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Address 8 Marina Boulevard, No. 05-02, Marina Bay Financial Centre, Singapore, SGP, 018981
Maxeon Solar Technologies Ltd is engaged in the manufacturing and marketing of premium solar technology. It owns and operates solar cell and panel manufacturing facilities located in Malaysia, Mexico, and the Philippines. The company's primary products are the Maxeon line of interdigitated back contact (IBC) solar cells and panels, and the Performance line (formerly, P-Series) of shingled solar cells and panels. the Maxeon line of solar panels are the highest-efficiency solar panels on the market with an aesthetically pleasing design, and the Performance line of solar panels offers a high-value and cost-effective solution. It is targeted at residential and small-scale commercial customers across the globe. The company derives its revenue from the United States, Italy, and Rest of world.
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