Colefax Group (LSE:CFX) Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 5.30% (As of Apr. 2026)

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LSE:CFX Colefax Group PLC LSE:CFX
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What is Colefax Group Effective Interest Rate on Debt %?

Colefax Group LSE:CFX +2.42% 84 Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 5.30% as of Apr. 2026. GuruFocus rates LSE:CFX with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of £10.76 (Significantly 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. Colefax Group's annualized positive value of Interest Expense for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was £1.5 Mil. Colefax Group's average total debt for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was £27.9 Mil. Therefore, Colefax Group's annualized Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 5.30%.


Colefax Group  (LSE:CFX) Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Explanation

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


Colefax Group Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Related Terms


Colefax Group Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Colefax Group'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.

Colefax Group Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Chart

Colefax Group Annual Data
Trend Apr17 Apr18 Apr19 Apr20 Apr21 Apr22 Apr23 Apr24 Apr25 Apr26
Effective Interest Rate on Debt %
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Colefax Group Semi-Annual Data
Oct16 Apr17 Oct17 Apr18 Oct18 Apr19 Oct19 Apr20 Oct20 Apr21 Oct21 Apr22 Oct22 Apr23 Oct23 Apr24 Oct24 Apr25 Oct25 Apr26
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LSE:CFX vs SN, SGI, MHK: Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Comparison

For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances subindustry, Colefax Group'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.


Colefax Group Effective Interest Rate on Debt % vs Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances Industry

For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Colefax Group's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Colefax Group Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Calculation

Colefax Group's annualized Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for the fiscal year that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as

Effective Interest Rate on Debt %
=-1  *  Interest Expense/( (Total Debt  (A: Apr. 2025 )+Total Debt  (A: Apr. 2026 ))/ count )
=-1  *  -1.337/( (26.278+31.621)/ 2 )
=-1  *  -1.337/28.9495
=4.62 %

where

Total Debt  (A: Apr. 2025 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=21.938 + 4.34
=26.278

Total Debt  (A: Apr. 2026 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=27.661 + 3.96
=31.621

Colefax Group's annualized Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as

Effective Interest Rate on Debt %
=-1  *  Interest Expense/( (Total Debt  (Q: Oct. 2025 )+Total Debt  (Q: Apr. 2026 ))/ count )
=-1  *  -1.482/( (24.271+31.621)/ 2 )
=-1  *  -1.482/27.946
=5.30 %

where

Total Debt  (Q: Oct. 2025 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=18.808 + 5.463
=24.271

Total Debt  (Q: Apr. 2026 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=27.661 + 3.96
=31.621

* 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 (Apr. 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 5.30% mean?
Colefax Group (LSE:CFX) has a Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 5.30% as of Apr. 2026. Effective interest rate on debt is the rate a company actually pays on its debt. View historical data on Colefax Group and its competitors.
Is Colefax Group's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % too high?
Colefax Group's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 5.30%. Overall, Colefax Group has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Colefax Group's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % compare to SN and SGI?
Colefax Group's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 5.30% can be compared against companies in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances 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 Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances company?
A good Effective Interest Rate on Debt % depends on the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances 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 Colefax Group and its competitors. Colefax Group's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 5.30%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Colefax Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Colefax Group (LSE:CFX) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £10.76, compared to a current price of £14.80 — trading 37.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 5.30%. Colefax Group's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 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 Colefax Group (LSE:CFX), the current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 5.30% as of Apr. 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 Colefax Group (LSE:CFX) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Colefax Group stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of £14.80 is trading 37.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of £10.76. GuruFocus considers Colefax Group to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for LSE:CFX:

  • Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 5.30%
  • GF Value™: £10.76 vs. price of £14.80 (37.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 84/100 with 5 warning signs

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


Colefax Group Business Description

Address 19-23 Grosvenor Hill, London, GBR, W1K 3QD
Colefax Group PLC is an international designer and distributor of furnishing fabrics and wallpapers and an international decorating company. The company also sells antiques, interior and architectural design, project management, decorating, and furnishing for private and commercial clients. Its operating segments include the Product division and the Decorating division. It generates maximum revenue from the Product Division segment. Geographically, it derives the majority of its revenue from the United States and has a presence in the United Kingdom, Europe, and the Rest of the World.
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