HKTTY (HKT Trust and HKT) Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 3.52% (As of Dec. 2025)

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HKTTY HKT Trust and HKT Ltd HKTTY
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Price $15.30
GF Value $13.50
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What is HKT Trust and HKT Effective Interest Rate on Debt %?

HKT Trust and HKT HKTTY +0.29% 71 Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 3.52% as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates HKTTY with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of $13.50 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 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. HKT Trust and HKT's annualized positive value of Interest Expense for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was $208 Mil. HKT Trust and HKT's average total debt for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was $5,914 Mil. Therefore, HKT Trust and HKT's annualized Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 3.52%.


HKT Trust and HKT  (OTCPK:HKTTY) Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Explanation

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


HKT Trust and HKT Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Related Terms


HKT Trust and HKT Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for HKT Trust and HKT'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.

HKT Trust and HKT Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Chart

HKT Trust and HKT Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Effective Interest Rate on Debt %
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HKT Trust and HKT Semi-Annual Data
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HKTTY vs TMUS, VZ, T: Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Comparison

For the Telecom Services subindustry, HKT Trust and HKT'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.


HKT Trust and HKT Effective Interest Rate on Debt % vs Telecommunication Services Industry

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

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


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HKT Trust and HKT Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Calculation

HKT Trust and HKT'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  *  -217.715/( (5552.14+6051.434)/ 2 )
=-1  *  -217.715/5801.787
=3.75 %

where

Total Debt  (A: Dec. 2024 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=4913.809 + 638.331
=5552.14

Total Debt  (A: Dec. 2025 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=5180.701 + 870.733
=6051.434

HKT Trust and HKT'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  *  -207.948/( (5776.189+6051.434)/ 2 )
=-1  *  -207.948/5913.8115
=3.52 %

where

Total Debt  (Q: Jun. 2025 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=5651.963 + 124.226
=5776.189

Total Debt  (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=5180.701 + 870.733
=6051.434

* 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 3.52% mean?
HKT Trust and HKT (HKTTY) has a Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 3.52% as of Dec. 2025. Effective interest rate on debt is the rate a company actually pays on its debt. View historical data on HKT Trust and HKT and its competitors.
Is HKT Trust and HKT's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % too high?
HKT Trust and HKT's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 3.52%. Overall, HKT Trust and HKT has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does HKT Trust and HKT's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % compare to TMUS and VZ?
HKT Trust and HKT's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 3.52% 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 HKT Trust and HKT and its competitors. HKT Trust and HKT's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 3.52%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is HKT Trust and HKT stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HKT Trust and HKT (HKTTY) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $13.50, compared to a current price of $15.30 — trading 13.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 3.52%. HKT Trust and HKT's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 5 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 HKT Trust and HKT (HKTTY), the current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 3.52% 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 HKT Trust and HKT (HKTTY) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HKT Trust and HKT stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $15.30 is trading 13.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $13.50. GuruFocus considers HKT Trust and HKT to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for HKTTY:

  • Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 3.52%
  • GF Value™: $13.50 vs. price of $15.30 (13.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 71/100 with 5 warning signs

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


HKT Trust and HKT Business Description

Address 979 King’s Road, Quarry Bay, 39th Floor, PCCW Tower, Taikoo Place, Hong Kong, HKG
HKT Trust and HKT Ltd is a triple-play telecommunications provider that operates through three segments, telecommunications services, mobile, and Other businesses. Telecommunication services are the larger business segment and generates revenue by providing technology and telecommunications and related services including enterprise solutions, total home solutions, healthtech services, and media entertainment. The Mobile segment represents mobile telecommunications businesses in Hong Kong, and the other segment comprises other new businesses such as The Club's loyalty platform and HKT Financial Services, and corporate support functions. The company's key revenue is generated from Hong Kong.
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