Lam Soon (Hong Kong) (FRA:LS9) Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 3.97% (As of Dec. 2025)


FRA:LS9 Lam Soon (Hong Kong) Ltd FRA:LS9
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GF Value €0.88
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What is Lam Soon (Hong Kong) Effective Interest Rate on Debt %?

Lam Soon (Hong Kong) FRA:LS9 +4.20% 69 Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 3.97% as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates FRA:LS9 with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.88. The stock has 2 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. Lam Soon (Hong Kong)'s annualized positive value of Interest Expense for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was €0.1 Mil. Lam Soon (Hong Kong)'s average total debt for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was €1.6 Mil. Therefore, Lam Soon (Hong Kong)'s annualized Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 3.97%.


Lam Soon (Hong Kong)  (FRA:LS9) Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Explanation

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


Lam Soon (Hong Kong) Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Related Terms


Lam Soon (Hong Kong) Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Lam Soon (Hong Kong)'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.

Lam Soon (Hong Kong) Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Chart

Lam Soon (Hong Kong) Annual Data
Trend Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
Effective Interest Rate on Debt %
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Lam Soon (Hong Kong) Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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FRA:LS9 vs KHC, GIS: Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Comparison

For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Lam Soon (Hong Kong)'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.


Lam Soon (Hong Kong) Effective Interest Rate on Debt % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Lam Soon (Hong Kong)'s Effective Interest Rate on Debt % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Lam Soon (Hong Kong)'s Effective Interest Rate on Debt % falls into.


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Lam Soon (Hong Kong) Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Calculation

Lam Soon (Hong Kong)'s annualized Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 2025 is calculated as

Effective Interest Rate on Debt %
=-1  *  Interest Expense/( (Total Debt  (A: Jun. 2024 )+Total Debt  (A: Jun. 2025 ))/ count )
=-1  *  -0.047/( (0.47+1.363)/ 2 )
=-1  *  -0.047/0.9165
=5.13 %

where

Total Debt  (A: Jun. 2024 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=0.159 + 0.311
=0.47

Total Debt  (A: Jun. 2025 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=0.999 + 0.364
=1.363

Lam Soon (Hong Kong)'s annualized Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Effective Interest Rate on Debt %
=-1  *  Interest Expense/( (Total Debt  (Q: Jun. 2025 )+Total Debt  (Q: Dec. 2025 ))/ count )
=-1  *  -0.064/( (1.363+1.858)/ 2 )
=-1  *  -0.064/1.6105
=3.97 %

where

Total Debt  (Q: Jun. 2025 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=0.999 + 0.364
=1.363

Total Debt  (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=1.304 + 0.554
=1.858

* 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 (Dec. 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 3.97% mean?
Lam Soon (Hong Kong) (FRA:LS9) has a Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 3.97% as of Dec. 2025. Effective interest rate on debt is the rate a company actually pays on its debt. View historical data on Lam Soon (Hong Kong) and its competitors.
Is Lam Soon (Hong Kong)'s Effective Interest Rate on Debt % too high?
Lam Soon (Hong Kong)'s current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 3.97%. Overall, Lam Soon (Hong Kong) has a GF Score™ of 69/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lam Soon (Hong Kong)'s Effective Interest Rate on Debt % compare to KHC and GIS?
Lam Soon (Hong Kong)'s Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 3.97% can be compared against companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
A good Effective Interest Rate on Debt % depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods 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 Lam Soon (Hong Kong) and its competitors. Lam Soon (Hong Kong)'s current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 3.97%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lam Soon (Hong Kong) stock overvalued right now?
Lam Soon (Hong Kong) (FRA:LS9) has a current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 3.97%. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.88, compared to a current price of €1.24 — trading 40.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 3.97%. Lam Soon (Hong Kong)'s overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 2 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 Lam Soon (Hong Kong) (FRA:LS9), the current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 3.97% as of Dec. 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 Lam Soon (Hong Kong) (FRA:LS9) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lam Soon (Hong Kong) stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €1.24 is trading 40.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of €0.88.

Key valuation signals for FRA:LS9:

  • Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 3.97%
  • GF Value™: €0.88 vs. price of €1.24 (40.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 69/100 with 2 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:LS9 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Lam Soon (Hong Kong) Business Description

Other Exchanges 00411:Hong Kong
Address 21 Dai Fu Street, Lam Soon Building, Tai Po Industrial Estate, Tai Po, New Territories, Hong Kong, HKG
Lam Soon (Hong Kong) Ltd is an investment holding company engaged in the manufacturing of food and detergent products. The company's business segments are based on its activities and include Food and Home Care. The Food segment involves the manufacturing and distribution of food products such as flour, edible oils, and vegetable fats. The Home Care segment covers the manufacturing and distribution of household cleaning products, including liquid dishwashing detergent, laundry powder, liquid laundry detergent, fabric softener, floor cleaner, and industrial marble cleanser. The majority of its revenue is generated from the Food segment activities. It operates in Hong Kong and international markets, with the majority of its revenue derived from Mainland China.
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