Birkenstock Holding (HAM:7PV) Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 9.94% (As of Mar. 2026)

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HAM:7PV Birkenstock Holding PLC HAM:7PV
65 GF Score
Price €36.60
GF Value €61.17
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
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What is Birkenstock Holding Effective Interest Rate on Debt %?

Birkenstock Holding HAM:7PV +1.39% 65 Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 9.94% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates HAM:7PV with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of €61.17 (Significantly 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. Birkenstock Holding's annualized positive value of Interest Expense for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €135 Mil. Birkenstock Holding's average total debt for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €1,360 Mil. Therefore, Birkenstock Holding's annualized Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 9.94%.


Birkenstock Holding  (HAM:7PV) Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Explanation

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


Birkenstock Holding Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Related Terms


Birkenstock Holding Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Birkenstock Holding'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.

Birkenstock Holding Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Chart

Birkenstock Holding Annual Data
Trend Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
Effective Interest Rate on Debt %
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Birkenstock Holding Quarterly Data
Sep20 Sep21 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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HAM:7PV vs CROX, ONON, SHOO: Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Comparison

For the Footwear & Accessories subindustry, Birkenstock Holding'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.


Birkenstock Holding Effective Interest Rate on Debt % vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry

For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Birkenstock Holding's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Birkenstock Holding Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Calculation

Birkenstock Holding's annualized Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for the fiscal year that ended in Sep. 2025 is calculated as

Effective Interest Rate on Debt %
=-1  *  Interest Expense/( (Total Debt  (A: Sep. 2024 )+Total Debt  (A: Sep. 2025 ))/ count )
=-1  *  -75.57/( (1350.07+1309.424)/ 2 )
=-1  *  -75.57/1329.747
=5.68 %

where

Total Debt  (A: Sep. 2024 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=1284.526 + 65.544
=1350.07

Total Debt  (A: Sep. 2025 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=1248.71 + 60.714
=1309.424

Birkenstock Holding'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  *  -135.22/( (1346.686+1372.842)/ 2 )
=-1  *  -135.22/1359.764
=9.94 %

where

Total Debt  (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=1287.729 + 58.957
=1346.686

Total Debt  (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=1305.859 + 66.983
=1372.842

* 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 9.94% mean?
Birkenstock Holding (HAM:7PV) has a Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 9.94% as of Mar. 2026. Effective interest rate on debt is the rate a company actually pays on its debt. View historical data on Birkenstock Holding and its competitors.
Is Birkenstock Holding's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % too high?
Birkenstock Holding's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 9.94%. Overall, Birkenstock Holding has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Birkenstock Holding's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % compare to CROX and ONON?
Birkenstock Holding's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 9.94% can be compared against companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories 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 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
A good Effective Interest Rate on Debt % depends on the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories 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 Birkenstock Holding and its competitors. Birkenstock Holding's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 9.94%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Birkenstock Holding stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Birkenstock Holding (HAM:7PV) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €61.17, compared to a current price of €36.60 — trading 40.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 9.94%. Birkenstock Holding's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 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 Birkenstock Holding (HAM:7PV), the current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 9.94% 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 Birkenstock Holding (HAM:7PV) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Birkenstock Holding stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €36.60 is trading 40.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of €61.17. GuruFocus considers Birkenstock Holding to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for HAM:7PV:

  • Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 9.94%
  • GF Value™: €61.17 vs. price of €36.60 (40.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 65/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the HAM:7PV stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Birkenstock Holding Business Description

Address 1-2 Berkeley Square, London, GBR, W1J 6EA
Birkenstock is a German footwear brand known for comfort-focused, timeless designs, with 76% of 2022 sales coming from its top five iconic models. Products are made in Europe using sustainable, mostly locally sourced materials. The brand combines orthopedic function with everyday style, appealing to a broad audience. The Americas account for 52% of sales, EMEA 37%, with the remainder coming from Asia-Pacific, which has also the higher future growth expectations.
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