Koninklijke KPN NV (MEX:KPNN) Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 3.68% (As of Jun. 2026)

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MEX:KPNN Koninklijke KPN NV MEX:KPNN
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What is Koninklijke KPN NV Effective Interest Rate on Debt %?

Koninklijke KPN NV MEX:KPNN 53 Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 3.68% as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates MEX:KPNN with a GF Score™ of 53/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN28.05 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 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. Koninklijke KPN NV's annualized positive value of Interest Expense for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was MXN5,307 Mil. Koninklijke KPN NV's average total debt for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was MXN144,035 Mil. Therefore, Koninklijke KPN NV's annualized Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 3.68%.


Koninklijke KPN NV  (MEX:KPNN) Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Explanation

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


Koninklijke KPN NV Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Related Terms


Koninklijke KPN NV Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Koninklijke KPN NV'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.

Koninklijke KPN NV Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Chart

Koninklijke KPN NV Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Effective Interest Rate on Debt %
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Koninklijke KPN NV Quarterly Data
Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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MEX:KPNN vs VZ, TMUS, T: Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Comparison

For the Telecom Services subindustry, Koninklijke KPN NV'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.


Koninklijke KPN NV Effective Interest Rate on Debt % vs Telecommunication Services Industry

For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Koninklijke KPN NV's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Koninklijke KPN NV Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Calculation

Koninklijke KPN NV'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  *  -5650.501/( (154987.333+147250.362)/ 2 )
=-1  *  -5650.501/151118.8475
=3.74 %

where

Total Debt  (A: Dec. 2024 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=131794.921 + 23192.412
=154987.333

Total Debt  (A: Dec. 2025 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=136118.032 + 11132.33
=147250.362

Koninklijke KPN NV's annualized Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as

Effective Interest Rate on Debt %
=-1  *  Interest Expense/( (Total Debt  (Q: Mar. 2026 )+Total Debt  (Q: Jun. 2026 ))/ count )
=-1  *  -5307.068/( (0+144034.66)/ 1 )
=-1  *  -5307.068/144034.66
=3.68 %

where

Total Debt  (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=135792.621 + 8242.039
=144034.66

* 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 four times the quarterly (Jun. 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 3.68% mean?
Koninklijke KPN NV (MEX:KPNN) has a Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 3.68% as of Jun. 2026. Effective interest rate on debt is the rate a company actually pays on its debt. View historical data on Koninklijke KPN NV and its competitors.
Is Koninklijke KPN NV's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % too high?
Koninklijke KPN NV's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 3.68%. Overall, Koninklijke KPN NV has a GF Score™ of 53/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Koninklijke KPN NV's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % compare to VZ and TMUS?
Koninklijke KPN NV's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 3.68% can be compared against companies in the Telecommunication Services 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 Telecommunication Services company?
A good Effective Interest Rate on Debt % depends on the Telecommunication Services 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 Koninklijke KPN NV and its competitors. Koninklijke KPN NV's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 3.68%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Koninklijke KPN NV stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Koninklijke KPN NV (MEX:KPNN) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN28.05, compared to a current price of MXN87.51 — trading 212% above its estimated fair value. The current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 3.68%. Koninklijke KPN NV's overall GF Score™ is 53/100 with 6 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 Koninklijke KPN NV (MEX:KPNN), the current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 3.68% as of Jun. 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 Koninklijke KPN NV (MEX:KPNN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Koninklijke KPN NV stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of MXN87.51 is trading 212% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN28.05. GuruFocus considers Koninklijke KPN NV to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for MEX:KPNN:

  • Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 3.68%
  • GF Value™: MXN28.05 vs. price of MXN87.51 (212% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 53/100 with 6 warning signs

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


Koninklijke KPN NV Business Description

Address Wilhelminakade 123, Rotterdam, NLD, 3072 AP
KPN is the incumbent telecommunications operator in the Netherlands. It has 40% share of the broadband market and 20% of the postpaid mobile market, with VodafoneZiggo (mobile and fixed) and Odido (mobile) as main competitors. KPN is rolling out fiber to the home in the Netherlands and expects to have most of the country covered by 2026. KPN's management has a cost-conscious mentality, something that has allowed it to grow dividends at midsingle digits over many years.
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