Highlight Event and Entertainment AG (LTS:0QL0) Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 6.95% (As of Dec. 2025)

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LTS:0QL0 Highlight Event and Entertainment AG LTS:0QL0
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Price CHF5.45
GF Value CHF9.04
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What is Highlight Event and Entertainment AG Effective Interest Rate on Debt %?

Highlight Event and Entertainment AG LTS:0QL0 47 Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 6.95% as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates LTS:0QL0 with a GF Score™ of 47/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF9.04 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 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. Highlight Event and Entertainment AG's annualized positive value of Interest Expense for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was CHF22.6 Mil. Highlight Event and Entertainment AG's average total debt for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was CHF324.8 Mil. Therefore, Highlight Event and Entertainment AG's annualized Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 6.95%.


Highlight Event and Entertainment AG  (LTS:0QL0) Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Explanation

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


Highlight Event and Entertainment AG Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Related Terms


Highlight Event and Entertainment AG Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Highlight Event and Entertainment AG'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.

Highlight Event and Entertainment AG Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Chart

Highlight Event and Entertainment AG Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Effective Interest Rate on Debt %
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Highlight Event and Entertainment AG Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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LTS:0QL0 vs NFLX, DIS, WBD: Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Comparison

For the Entertainment subindustry, Highlight Event and Entertainment AG'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.


Highlight Event and Entertainment AG Effective Interest Rate on Debt % vs Media - Diversified Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Highlight Event and Entertainment AG's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % falls into.


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Highlight Event and Entertainment AG Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Calculation

Highlight Event and Entertainment AG'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  *  -22.207/( (326.758+315.44)/ 2 )
=-1  *  -22.207/321.099
=6.92 %

where

Total Debt  (A: Dec. 2024 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=31.635 + 295.123
=326.758

Total Debt  (A: Dec. 2025 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=21.617 + 293.823
=315.44

Highlight Event and Entertainment AG'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  *  -22.562/( (334.184+315.44)/ 2 )
=-1  *  -22.562/324.812
=6.95 %

where

Total Debt  (Q: Jun. 2025 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=29.56 + 304.624
=334.184

Total Debt  (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=21.617 + 293.823
=315.44

* 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 6.95% mean?
Highlight Event and Entertainment AG (LTS:0QL0) has a Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 6.95% as of Dec. 2025. Effective interest rate on debt is the rate a company actually pays on its debt. View historical data on Highlight Event and Entertainment AG and its competitors.
Is Highlight Event and Entertainment AG's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % too high?
Highlight Event and Entertainment AG's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 6.95%. Overall, Highlight Event and Entertainment AG has a GF Score™ of 47/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Highlight Event and Entertainment AG's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % compare to NFLX and DIS?
Highlight Event and Entertainment AG's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 6.95% 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 Highlight Event and Entertainment AG and its competitors. Highlight Event and Entertainment AG's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 6.95%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Highlight Event and Entertainment AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Highlight Event and Entertainment AG (LTS:0QL0) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF9.04, compared to a current price of CHF5.45 — trading 39.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 6.95%. Highlight Event and Entertainment AG's overall GF Score™ is 47/100 with 4 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 Highlight Event and Entertainment AG (LTS:0QL0), the current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 6.95% 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 Highlight Event and Entertainment AG (LTS:0QL0) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Highlight Event and Entertainment AG stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of CHF5.45 is trading 39.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF9.04. GuruFocus considers Highlight Event and Entertainment AG to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for LTS:0QL0:

  • Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 6.95%
  • GF Value™: CHF9.04 vs. price of CHF5.45 (39.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 47/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the LTS:0QL0 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Highlight Event and Entertainment AG Business Description

Other Exchanges L60:GermanyHLEE:Switzerland
Address Netzibodenstrasse 23b, Pratteln, CHE, 4133
Highlight Event and Entertainment AG is engaged in the business of event marketing and entertainment which consists of marketing rights for the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra and the Eurovision Song Contest. The company's business segment includes the Film segment, the Sports and Events segment, and Other segment. It generates maximum revenue from the Film segment. Geographically, the firm derives maximum revenue from Germany.
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