Lifecare ASA (FRA:LFC0) Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 29.87% (As of Mar. 2026)

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What is Lifecare ASA Effective Interest Rate on Debt %?

Lifecare ASA FRA:LFC0 +0.77% 8 Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 29.87% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:LFC0 with a GF Score™ of 8/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.24 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 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. Lifecare ASA's annualized positive value of Interest Expense for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €1.79 Mil. Lifecare ASA's average total debt for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €5.99 Mil. Therefore, Lifecare ASA's annualized Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 29.87%.


Lifecare ASA  (FRA:LFC0) Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Explanation

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


Lifecare ASA Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Related Terms


Lifecare ASA Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Lifecare ASA'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.

Lifecare ASA Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Chart

Lifecare ASA Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Effective Interest Rate on Debt %
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Lifecare ASA Quarterly Data
Jun19 Dec19 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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FRA:LFC0 vs ABT, SYK, MDT: Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Comparison

For the Medical Devices subindustry, Lifecare 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.


Lifecare ASA Effective Interest Rate on Debt % vs Medical Devices & Instruments Industry

For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry and Healthcare sector, Lifecare ASA's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Lifecare ASA Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Calculation

Lifecare 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  *  -0.213/( (0.924+8.209)/ 2 )
=-1  *  -0.213/4.5665
=4.66 %

where

Total Debt  (A: Dec. 2024 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=0.704 + 0.22
=0.924

Total Debt  (A: Dec. 2025 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=3.261 + 4.948
=8.209

Lifecare 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  *  -1.788/( (8.209+3.762)/ 2 )
=-1  *  -1.788/5.9855
=29.87 %

where

Total Debt  (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=3.261 + 4.948
=8.209

Total Debt  (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=3.201 + 0.561
=3.762

* 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 29.87% mean?
Lifecare ASA (FRA:LFC0) has a Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 29.87% as of Mar. 2026. Effective interest rate on debt is the rate a company actually pays on its debt. View historical data on Lifecare ASA and its competitors.
Is Lifecare ASA's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % too high?
Lifecare ASA's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 29.87%. Overall, Lifecare ASA has a GF Score™ of 8/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lifecare ASA's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % compare to ABT and SYK?
Lifecare ASA's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 29.87% can be compared against companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments 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 Devices & Instruments company?
A good Effective Interest Rate on Debt % depends on the Medical Devices & Instruments 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 Lifecare ASA and its competitors. Lifecare ASA's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 29.87%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lifecare ASA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lifecare ASA (FRA:LFC0) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.24, compared to a current price of €0.03 — trading 89.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 29.87%. Lifecare ASA's overall GF Score™ is 8/100 with 6 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 Lifecare ASA (FRA:LFC0), the current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 29.87% 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 Lifecare ASA (FRA:LFC0) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lifecare ASA stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €0.03 is trading 89.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of €0.24. GuruFocus considers Lifecare ASA to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for FRA:LFC0:

  • Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 29.87%
  • GF Value™: €0.24 vs. price of €0.03 (89.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 8/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:LFC0 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Lifecare ASA Business Description

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Address Ytrebygdsvegen 215, Blomsterdalen, Bergen, NOR, 5258
Lifecare ASA is a medical sensor company developing technology for sensing and monitoring of various body analytes. It is focused on advancing continuous glucose monitoring systems and uses osmotic pressure as a sensing method. Its technology can be applied to detect and monitor various analytes and molecules in humans and animals. The company operates as a single segment focused on research and development (R&D) of its osmotic pressure sensor and related components.
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