Arjo AB (FRA:A39) Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 12.46% (As of Jun. 2026)

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FRA:A39 Arjo AB FRA:A39
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Price €2.37
GF Value €3.06
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Arjo AB Effective Interest Rate on Debt %?

Arjo AB FRA:A39 +1.89% 72 Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 12.46% as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:A39 with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of €3.06 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 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. Arjo AB's annualized positive value of Interest Expense for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €15 Mil. Arjo AB's average total debt for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €117 Mil. Therefore, Arjo AB's annualized Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 12.46%.


Arjo AB  (FRA:A39) Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Explanation

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


Arjo AB Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Related Terms


Arjo AB Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Arjo AB'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.

Arjo AB Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Chart

Arjo AB Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Effective Interest Rate on Debt %
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Arjo AB Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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FRA:A39 vs MCK, COR, CAH: Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Comparison

For the Medical Distribution subindustry, Arjo AB'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.


Arjo AB Effective Interest Rate on Debt % vs Medical Distribution Industry

For the Medical Distribution industry and Healthcare sector, Arjo AB's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Arjo AB Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Calculation

Arjo AB'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  *  -19.297/( (471.023+491.899)/ 2 )
=-1  *  -19.297/481.461
=4.01 %

where

Total Debt  (A: Dec. 2024 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=262.027 + 208.996
=471.023

Total Debt  (A: Dec. 2025 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=321.163 + 170.736
=491.899

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

Effective Interest Rate on Debt %
=-1  *  Interest Expense/( (Total Debt  (Q: Mar. 2026 )+Total Debt  (Q: Jun. 2026 ))/ count )
=-1  *  -14.596/( (116.327+118.038)/ 2 )
=-1  *  -14.596/117.1825
=12.46 %

where

Total Debt  (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=78.17 + 38.157
=116.327

Total Debt  (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=80.547 + 37.491
=118.038

* 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 (Jun. 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 12.46% mean?
Arjo AB (FRA:A39) has a Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 12.46% as of Jun. 2026. Effective interest rate on debt is the rate a company actually pays on its debt. View historical data on Arjo AB and its competitors.
Is Arjo AB's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % too high?
Arjo AB's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 12.46%. Overall, Arjo AB has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Arjo AB's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % compare to MCK and COR?
Arjo AB's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 12.46% can be compared against companies in the Medical Distribution 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 Medical Distribution company?
A good Effective Interest Rate on Debt % depends on the Medical Distribution 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 Arjo AB and its competitors. Arjo AB's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 12.46%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Arjo AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Arjo AB (FRA:A39) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €3.06, compared to a current price of €2.37 — trading 22.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 12.46%. Arjo AB's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 5 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 Arjo AB (FRA:A39), the current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 12.46% as of Jun. 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 Arjo AB (FRA:A39) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Arjo AB stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €2.37 is trading 22.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of €3.06. GuruFocus considers Arjo AB to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:A39:

  • Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 12.46%
  • GF Value™: €3.06 vs. price of €2.37 (22.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 72/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:A39 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Arjo AB Business Description

Address Hans Michelsensgatan 10, Box 48, Malmo, SWE, SE-201 20
Arjo AB is a supplier of medical devices, services, and solutions in Sweden. It serves its services to private and public institutions with acute care and long-term care. The company's offering includes products and solutions for patient handling, hygiene, disinfection, medical beds, therapeutic surfaces, venous thromboembolism (VTE) prevention and diagnostics. The company includes segments: Global Sales, North America, Diagnostics.
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