EO2 (FRA:EO4) Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 3.53% (As of Feb. 2026)

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FRA:EO4 EO2 SA FRA:EO4
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What is EO2 Effective Interest Rate on Debt %?

EO2 FRA:EO4 +1.77% 63 Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 3.53% as of Feb. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:EO4 with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of €3.75. 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. EO2's annualized positive value of Interest Expense for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was €0.39 Mil. EO2's average total debt for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was €11.17 Mil. Therefore, EO2's annualized Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 3.53%.


EO2  (FRA:EO4) Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Explanation

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


EO2 Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Related Terms


EO2 Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for EO2'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.

EO2 Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Chart

EO2 Annual Data
Trend Feb17 Feb18 Feb19 Feb20 Feb21 Feb22 Feb23 Feb24 Feb25 Feb26
Effective Interest Rate on Debt %
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EO2 Semi-Annual Data
Feb15 Aug15 Feb16 Aug16 Feb17 Aug17 Feb18 Aug18 Feb19 Aug19 Feb20 Feb21 Feb22 Feb23 Aug23 Feb24 Aug24 Feb25 Aug25 Feb26
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 2.27 2.82 2.48 2.97 3.53

FRA:EO4 vs SSD, UFPI, BCC: Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Comparison

For the Lumber & Wood Production subindustry, EO2'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.


EO2 Effective Interest Rate on Debt % vs Forest Products Industry

For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, EO2's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where EO2's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % falls into.


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EO2 Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Calculation

EO2's annualized Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for the fiscal year that ended in Feb. 2026 is calculated as

Effective Interest Rate on Debt %
=-1  *  Interest Expense/( (Total Debt  (A: Feb. 2025 )+Total Debt  (A: Feb. 2026 ))/ count )
=-1  *  -0.394/( (15.139+10.952)/ 2 )
=-1  *  -0.394/13.0455
=3.02 %

where

Total Debt  (A: Feb. 2025 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=11.211 + 3.928
=15.139

Total Debt  (A: Feb. 2026 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=7.837 + 3.115
=10.952

EO2'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  *  -0.394/( (11.382+10.952)/ 2 )
=-1  *  -0.394/11.167
=3.53 %

where

Total Debt  (Q: Aug. 2025 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=11.351 + 0.031
=11.382

Total Debt  (Q: Feb. 2026 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=7.837 + 3.115
=10.952

* 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 3.53% mean?
EO2 (FRA:EO4) has a Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 3.53% as of Feb. 2026. Effective interest rate on debt is the rate a company actually pays on its debt. View historical data on EO2 and its competitors.
Is EO2's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % too high?
EO2's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 3.53%. Overall, EO2 has a GF Score™ of 63/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does EO2's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % compare to SSD and UFPI?
EO2's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 3.53% can be compared against companies in the Forest Products 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 Forest Products company?
A good Effective Interest Rate on Debt % depends on the Forest Products 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 EO2 and its competitors. EO2's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 3.53%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is EO2 stock overvalued right now?
EO2 (FRA:EO4) has a current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 3.53%. The stock's GF Value™ is €3.75, compared to a current price of €2.30 — trading 38.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 3.53%. EO2's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 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 EO2 (FRA:EO4), the current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 3.53% 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 EO2 (FRA:EO4) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, EO2 stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €2.30 is trading 38.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of €3.75.

Key valuation signals for FRA:EO4:

  • Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 3.53%
  • GF Value™: €3.75 vs. price of €2.30 (38.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 63/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:EO4 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


EO2 Business Description

Other Exchanges ALEO2:France
Address 36, avenue Pierre Brossolette, Malakoff, FRA, 92240
EO2 SA designs, produces, operates and distributes a range of wood heating products under the EO2 and PIKS brands, including bagged wood pellets, pallets and bulk.
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