FRTAY (freenet AG) Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 6.00% (As of Mar. 2026)

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What is freenet AG Effective Interest Rate on Debt %?

freenet AG FRTAY 70 Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 6.00% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRTAY with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of $17.49 (Modestly Undervalued). 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. freenet AG's annualized positive value of Interest Expense for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $37 Mil. freenet AG's average total debt for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $624 Mil. Therefore, freenet AG's annualized Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 6.00%.


freenet AG  (OTCPK:FRTAY) Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Explanation

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


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freenet AG Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for freenet AG'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.

freenet AG Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Chart

freenet AG Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Effective Interest Rate on Debt %
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freenet AG Quarterly Data
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FRTAY vs TMUS, VZ, T: Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Comparison

For the Telecom Services subindustry, freenet AG'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.


freenet AG Effective Interest Rate on Debt % vs Telecommunication Services Industry

For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, freenet AG's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % distribution charts can be found below:

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


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freenet AG Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Calculation

freenet AG'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  *  -31.616/( (729.948+970.96)/ 2 )
=-1  *  -31.616/850.454
=3.72 %

where

Total Debt  (A: Dec. 2024 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=443.979 + 285.969
=729.948

Total Debt  (A: Dec. 2025 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=442.037 + 528.923
=970.96

freenet AG'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  *  -37.456/( (970.96+277.109)/ 2 )
=-1  *  -37.456/624.0345
=6.00 %

where

Total Debt  (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=442.037 + 528.923
=970.96

Total Debt  (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=192.254 + 84.855
=277.109

* 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 6.00% mean?
freenet AG (FRTAY) has a Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 6.00% as of Mar. 2026. Effective interest rate on debt is the rate a company actually pays on its debt. View historical data on freenet AG and its competitors.
Is freenet AG's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % too high?
freenet AG's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 6.00%. Overall, freenet AG has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does freenet AG's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % compare to TMUS and VZ?
freenet AG's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 6.00% can be compared against companies in the Telecommunication Services 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 Telecommunication Services company?
A good Effective Interest Rate on Debt % depends on the Telecommunication Services 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 freenet AG and its competitors. freenet AG's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 6.00%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is freenet AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, freenet AG (FRTAY) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $17.49, compared to a current price of $13.67 — trading 21.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 6.00%. freenet AG's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 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 freenet AG (FRTAY), the current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 6.00% 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 freenet AG (FRTAY) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, freenet AG stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $13.67 is trading 21.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $17.49. GuruFocus considers freenet AG to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for FRTAY:

  • Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 6.00%
  • GF Value™: $17.49 vs. price of $13.67 (21.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 70/100 with 3 warning signs

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


freenet AG Business Description

Address Hollerstrasse 126, Budelsdorf, SH, DEU, 24782
freenet AG is a German mobile communication and mobile internet company. It operates as an independent service provider without its own network. The company distributes mobile communications tariffs and options throughout Germany, using a subscription agreement and multi-brand technique. The company has three operating segments: Mobile communications, TV and media, and Other/holding. The Mobile communications segment generates the majority of the firm's revenue. This segment offers a product portfolio of voice and data services for mobile communication operators. It also buys mobile communications services from the network operators and sells them to its end customers.
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