Frontier Developments (LSE:FDEV) Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 5.04% (As of Nov. 2025)


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What is Frontier Developments Effective Interest Rate on Debt %?

Frontier Developments LSE:FDEV +0.25% 67 Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 5.04% as of Nov. 2025. GuruFocus rates LSE:FDEV with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of £2.81 (Significantly Overvalued). 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. Frontier Developments's annualized positive value of Interest Expense for the quarter that ended in Nov. 2025 was £1.0 Mil. Frontier Developments's average total debt for the quarter that ended in Nov. 2025 was £19.0 Mil. Therefore, Frontier Developments's annualized Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for the quarter that ended in Nov. 2025 was 5.04%.


Frontier Developments  (LSE:FDEV) Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Explanation

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


Frontier Developments Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Related Terms


Frontier Developments Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Historical Data

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* 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.

Frontier Developments Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Chart

Frontier Developments Annual Data
Trend May16 May17 May18 May19 May20 May21 May22 May23 May24 May25
Effective Interest Rate on Debt %
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Frontier Developments Semi-Annual Data
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LSE:FDEV vs NTES, EA, TTWO: Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Comparison

For the Electronic Gaming & Multimedia subindustry, Frontier Developments'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.


Frontier Developments Effective Interest Rate on Debt % vs Interactive Media Industry

For the Interactive Media industry and Communication Services sector, Frontier Developments's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Frontier Developments Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Calculation

Frontier Developments's annualized Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for the fiscal year that ended in May. 2025 is calculated as

Effective Interest Rate on Debt %
=-1  *  Interest Expense/( (Total Debt  (A: May. 2024 )+Total Debt  (A: May. 2025 ))/ count )
=-1  *  -1.032/( (21.283+19.467)/ 2 )
=-1  *  -1.032/20.375
=5.07 %

where

Total Debt  (A: May. 2024 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=19.535 + 1.748
=21.283

Total Debt  (A: May. 2025 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=17.644 + 1.823
=19.467

Frontier Developments's annualized Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for the quarter that ended in Nov. 2025 is calculated as

Effective Interest Rate on Debt %
=-1  *  Interest Expense/( (Total Debt  (Q: May. 2025 )+Total Debt  (Q: Nov. 2025 ))/ count )
=-1  *  -0.958/( (19.467+18.564)/ 2 )
=-1  *  -0.958/19.0155
=5.04 %

where

Total Debt  (Q: May. 2025 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=17.644 + 1.823
=19.467

Total Debt  (Q: Nov. 2025 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=16.693 + 1.871
=18.564

* 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 (Nov. 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 5.04% mean?
Frontier Developments (LSE:FDEV) has a Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 5.04% as of Nov. 2025. Effective interest rate on debt is the rate a company actually pays on its debt. View historical data on Frontier Developments and its competitors.
Is Frontier Developments' Effective Interest Rate on Debt % too high?
Frontier Developments' current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 5.04%. Overall, Frontier Developments has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Frontier Developments' Effective Interest Rate on Debt % compare to NTES and EA?
Frontier Developments' Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 5.04% can be compared against companies in the Interactive Media 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 Interactive Media company?
A good Effective Interest Rate on Debt % depends on the Interactive Media 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 Frontier Developments and its competitors. Frontier Developments's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 5.04%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Frontier Developments stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Frontier Developments (LSE:FDEV) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £2.81, compared to a current price of £4.08 — trading 45.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 5.04%. Frontier Developments' overall GF Score™ is 67/100 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 Frontier Developments (LSE:FDEV), the current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 5.04% as of Nov. 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 Frontier Developments (LSE:FDEV) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Frontier Developments stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of £4.08 is trading 45.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of £2.81. GuruFocus considers Frontier Developments to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for LSE:FDEV:

  • Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 5.04%
  • GF Value™: £2.81 vs. price of £4.08 (45.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 67/100 with 3 warning signs

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


Frontier Developments Business Description

Address Milton Road, 26 Science Park, Cambridge, GBR, CB4 0FP
Frontier Developments PLC is a United Kingdom-based company that develops and publishes video games for personal computers and consoles. The company is known for titles such as the Elite series, Planet Coaster, Planet Zoo, and Jurassic World Evolution. It operates through game development and publishing, using in-house technology to create and distribute interactive entertainment software. Frontier Developments has one operating segment, being revenue from publishing games and revenue from other streams such as royalties and licensing. The majority of revenue is generated from Publishing revenue.
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