Hong Kong and China Gas Co (OTCPK:HOKCF) Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Explanation
Effective Interest Rate on Debt % measures the usage rate that a borrower actually pays on a debt.
Hong Kong and China Gas Co Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Related Terms
Hong Kong and China Gas Co Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Hong Kong and China Gas Co'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.
Hong Kong and China Gas Co Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Chart
HOKCF vs ATO, NI: Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Comparison
For the Utilities - Regulated Gas subindustry, Hong Kong and China Gas Co'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.
Hong Kong and China Gas Co Effective Interest Rate on Debt % vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Hong Kong and China Gas Co's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hong Kong and China Gas Co's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % falls into.
* 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 3.22% mean?
Hong Kong and China Gas Co (HOKCF) has a Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 3.22% as of Dec. 2025. Effective interest rate on debt is the rate a company actually pays on its debt. View historical data on Hong Kong and China Gas Co and its competitors.
Is Hong Kong and China Gas Co's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % too high?
Hong Kong and China Gas Co's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 3.22%. Overall, Hong Kong and China Gas Co has a GF Score™ of 42/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hong Kong and China Gas Co's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % compare to ATO and NI?
Hong Kong and China Gas Co's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 3.22% can be compared against companies in the Utilities - Regulated 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 an Utilities - Regulated company?
A good Effective Interest Rate on Debt % depends on the Utilities - Regulated 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 Hong Kong and China Gas Co and its competitors. Hong Kong and China Gas Co's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 3.22%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hong Kong and China Gas Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hong Kong and China Gas Co (HOKCF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.78, compared to a current price of $0.83 — trading 6.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 3.22%. Hong Kong and China Gas Co's overall GF Score™ is 42/100 with 7 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 Hong Kong and China Gas Co (HOKCF), the current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 3.22% 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 Hong Kong and China Gas Co (HOKCF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hong Kong and China Gas Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $0.83 is trading 6.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $0.78.
GuruFocus considers Hong Kong and China Gas Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for HOKCF:
Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 3.22%
GF Value™: $0.78 vs. price of $0.83 (6.5% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HOKCF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hong Kong and China Gas Co Ltd, is the oldest public utility company in Hong Kong. The company's core business comprises the production and distribution of town gas in Hong Kong, with a monopoly on distribution and retail. The company is also investing in water, upstream gas, and new energies. The Group's principal activities are the production, distribution, and marketing of gas and related products or services, water supply and waste treatment, renewable energy businesses, extended businesses, and fuels businesses (Green Fuels) in Hong Kong and the Chinese mainland. The company operates in three segments: Gas, water and waste treatment, renewable energy, extended businesses, and related businesses, Green Fuels, and Property.
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