Galenica (LTS:0ROG) Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 4.70% (As of Dec. 2025)

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LTS:0ROG Galenica Ltd LTS:0ROG
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Price CHF88.05
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What is Galenica Effective Interest Rate on Debt %?

Galenica LTS:0ROG +1.38% 69 Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 4.70% as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates LTS:0ROG with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF86.34 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 1 warning sign 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. Galenica's annualized positive value of Interest Expense for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was CHF11 Mil. Galenica's average total debt for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was CHF240 Mil. Therefore, Galenica's annualized Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 4.70%.


Galenica  (LTS:0ROG) Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Explanation

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


Galenica Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Related Terms


Galenica Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Galenica'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.

Galenica Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Chart

Galenica 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 1.22 2.30 4.03 5.36 5.61

Galenica 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 2.53 5.36 5.14 6.62 4.70

LTS:0ROG vs MCK, CAH, COR: Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Comparison

For the Medical Distribution subindustry, Galenica'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.


Galenica Effective Interest Rate on Debt % vs Medical Distribution Industry

For the Medical Distribution industry and Healthcare sector, Galenica's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Galenica Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Calculation

Galenica'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  *  -13.456/( (235.888+243.998)/ 2 )
=-1  *  -13.456/239.943
=5.61 %

where

Total Debt  (A: Dec. 2024 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=183.195 + 52.693
=235.888

Total Debt  (A: Dec. 2025 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=188.687 + 55.311
=243.998

Galenica'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  *  -11.28/( (236.132+243.998)/ 2 )
=-1  *  -11.28/240.065
=4.70 %

where

Total Debt  (Q: Jun. 2025 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=182.672 + 53.46
=236.132

Total Debt  (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=188.687 + 55.311
=243.998

* 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 4.70% mean?
Galenica (LTS:0ROG) has a Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 4.70% as of Dec. 2025. Effective interest rate on debt is the rate a company actually pays on its debt. View historical data on Galenica and its competitors.
Is Galenica's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % too high?
Galenica's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 4.70%. Overall, Galenica has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Galenica's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % compare to MCK and CAH?
Galenica's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 4.70% can be compared against companies in the Medical Distribution 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 Medical Distribution company?
A good Effective Interest Rate on Debt % depends on the Medical Distribution 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 Galenica and its competitors. Galenica's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 4.70%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Galenica stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Galenica (LTS:0ROG) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF86.34, compared to a current price of CHF88.05 — trading 2% above its estimated fair value. The current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 4.70%. Galenica's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Galenica (LTS:0ROG), the current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 4.70% 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 Galenica (LTS:0ROG) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Galenica stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of CHF88.05 is trading 2% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF86.34. GuruFocus considers Galenica to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for LTS:0ROG:

  • Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 4.70%
  • GF Value™: CHF86.34 vs. price of CHF88.05 (2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 69/100 with 1 warning sign

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


Galenica Business Description

Address Untermattweg 8, Bern, CHE, CH-3027
Galenica Ltd is an integrated healthcare service provider in Switzerland. The business is operated from two segments Products & Care and Logistics & IT. The Products & Care segment comprises the Retail business area with offerings for patients and end customers and the Professionals business area with offerings for business customers and partners in the healthcare sector. The Logistics & IT segment comprises the two sectors Wholesale and Logistics & IT Services. These provide services for all those involved in the healthcare sector - pharmacies, drugstores, doctors, hospitals and care homes, partners, and suppliers. Geographically, it operates in Switzerland and Other Countries.
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