Tekna Holding ASA (FRA:8VB) Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 9.98% (As of Mar. 2026)

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FRA:8VB Tekna Holding ASA FRA:8VB
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What is Tekna Holding ASA Effective Interest Rate on Debt %?

Tekna Holding ASA FRA:8VB -0.29% 63 Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 9.98% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:8VB with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.25 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 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. Tekna Holding ASA's annualized positive value of Interest Expense for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €0.42 Mil. Tekna Holding ASA's average total debt for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €4.21 Mil. Therefore, Tekna Holding ASA's annualized Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 9.98%.


Tekna Holding ASA  (FRA:8VB) Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Explanation

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


Tekna Holding ASA Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Related Terms


Tekna Holding ASA Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Tekna Holding ASA's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % can be seen below:

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* 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.

Tekna Holding ASA Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Chart

Tekna Holding ASA Annual Data
Trend Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Effective Interest Rate on Debt %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 4.12 4.26 9.00 8.34 9.96

Tekna Holding ASA Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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 8.46 7.52 6.53 21.22 9.98

FRA:8VB vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Tekna Holding ASA'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.


Tekna Holding ASA Effective Interest Rate on Debt % vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Tekna Holding ASA's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Tekna Holding ASA Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Calculation

Tekna Holding ASA'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  *  -1.374/( (22.918+4.669)/ 2 )
=-1  *  -1.374/13.7935
=9.96 %

where

Total Debt  (A: Dec. 2024 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=22.203 + 0.715
=22.918

Total Debt  (A: Dec. 2025 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=3.099 + 1.57
=4.669

Tekna Holding ASA's annualized Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Effective Interest Rate on Debt %
=-1  *  Interest Expense/( (Total Debt  (Q: Dec. 2025 )+Total Debt  (Q: Mar. 2026 ))/ count )
=-1  *  -0.42/( (4.669+3.75)/ 2 )
=-1  *  -0.42/4.2095
=9.98 %

where

Total Debt  (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=3.099 + 1.57
=4.669

Total Debt  (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=3.045 + 0.705
=3.75

* 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 (Mar. 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 9.98% mean?
Tekna Holding ASA (FRA:8VB) has a Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 9.98% as of Mar. 2026. Effective interest rate on debt is the rate a company actually pays on its debt. View historical data on Tekna Holding ASA and its competitors.
Is Tekna Holding ASA's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % too high?
Tekna Holding ASA's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 9.98%. Overall, Tekna Holding ASA has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Tekna Holding ASA's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % compare to LIN and SHW?
Tekna Holding ASA's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 9.98% can be compared against companies in the Chemicals 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 Chemicals company?
A good Effective Interest Rate on Debt % depends on the Chemicals 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 Tekna Holding ASA and its competitors. Tekna Holding ASA's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 9.98%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Tekna Holding ASA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tekna Holding ASA (FRA:8VB) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.25, compared to a current price of €0.34 — trading 36.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 9.98%. Tekna Holding ASA's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 3 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 Tekna Holding ASA (FRA:8VB), the current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 9.98% as of Mar. 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 Tekna Holding ASA (FRA:8VB) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tekna Holding ASA stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €0.34 is trading 36.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of €0.25. GuruFocus considers Tekna Holding ASA to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:8VB:

  • Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 9.98%
  • GF Value™: €0.25 vs. price of €0.34 (36.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 63/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:8VB stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Tekna Holding ASA Business Description

Address 2935 Boulevard Industriel, Sherbrooke, QC, CAN, J1L 2T9
Tekna Holding ASA is engaged in the production of micron-sized and nano-sized materials and plasma process solutions. The company operates through two revenue streams: Materials and Systems. The Materials segment is involved in the development, manufacturing, and sale of metal powders for additive manufacturing, while the Systems segment focuses on the development, manufacturing, and sale of plasma systems for research and industrial applications. The company has operations across North America, Europe, and Asia.
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