High Co (LTS:0O9Y) Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 3.53% (As of Dec. 2025)

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LTS:0O9Y High Co LTS:0O9Y
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What is High Co Effective Interest Rate on Debt %?

High Co LTS:0O9Y +1.14% 72 Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 3.53% as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates LTS:0O9Y with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of €3.90 (Fairly Valued). 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. High Co's annualized positive value of Interest Expense for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was €0.48 Mil. High Co's average total debt for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was €13.47 Mil. Therefore, High Co's annualized Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 3.53%.


High Co  (LTS:0O9Y) Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Explanation

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


High Co Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Related Terms


High Co Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for High 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.

High Co Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Chart

High Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Effective Interest Rate on Debt %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.90 2.01 1.83 2.18 1.75

High Co Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 3.74 0.21 4.17 0.29 3.53

LTS:0O9Y vs APP, OMC, TTD: Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Comparison

For the Advertising Agencies subindustry, High 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.


High Co Effective Interest Rate on Debt % vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, High Co's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % distribution charts can be found below:

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


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High Co Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Calculation

High Co'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  *  -0.246/( (6.1+21.946)/ 2 )
=-1  *  -0.246/14.023
=1.75 %

where

Total Debt  (A: Dec. 2024 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=3.275 + 2.825
=6.1

Total Debt  (A: Dec. 2025 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=17.537 + 4.409
=21.946

High Co'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  *  -0.476/( (4.998+21.946)/ 2 )
=-1  *  -0.476/13.472
=3.53 %

where

Total Debt  (Q: Jun. 2025 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=2.473 + 2.525
=4.998

Total Debt  (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=17.537 + 4.409
=21.946

* 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 3.53% mean?
High Co (LTS:0O9Y) has a Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 3.53% as of Dec. 2025. Effective interest rate on debt is the rate a company actually pays on its debt. View historical data on High Co and its competitors.
Is High Co's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % too high?
High Co's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 3.53%. Overall, High Co has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does High Co's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % compare to APP and OMC?
High Co's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 3.53% can be compared against companies in the Media - Diversified 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 Media - Diversified company?
A good Effective Interest Rate on Debt % depends on the Media - Diversified 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 High Co and its competitors. High Co's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 3.53%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is High Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, High Co (LTS:0O9Y) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €3.90, compared to a current price of €3.56 — trading 8.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 3.53%. High Co's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 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 High Co (LTS:0O9Y), the current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 3.53% 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 High Co (LTS:0O9Y) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, High Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €3.56 is trading 8.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of €3.90. GuruFocus considers High Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for LTS:0O9Y:

  • Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 3.53%
  • GF Value™: €3.90 vs. price of €3.56 (8.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 72/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the LTS:0O9Y stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


High Co Business Description

Other Exchanges HCO:FranceHIH:Germany
Address 365 Avenue Archimede, Cedex 3, CS 60 346, Aix-en-Provence, FRA, 13799
High Co is a France based company engaged in offering marketing solutions for various brands and stores worldwide. The company provides drive to store solutions to generate traffic and develop a preference for the brand and store; in-store solutions to boost sales at physical points of sale and online, and data analysis and management solutions to enhance understanding of shoppers and target actions with a focus on R.O.I.
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