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Longhom Publishers (NAI:LKL) Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Explanation
Effective Interest Rate on Debt % measures the usage rate that a borrower actually pays on a debt.
Longhom Publishers Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Related Terms
Longhom Publishers Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Longhom Publishers'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.
Longhom Publishers Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Chart
NAI:LKL vs NYT, WLY: Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Comparison
For the Publishing subindustry, Longhom Publishers'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.
Longhom Publishers Effective Interest Rate on Debt % vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Longhom Publishers's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Longhom Publishers's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % falls into.
* 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 15.55% mean?
Longhom Publishers (NAI:LKL) has a Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 15.55% as of Dec. 2025. Effective interest rate on debt is the rate a company actually pays on its debt. View historical data on Longhom Publishers and its competitors.
Is Longhom Publishers' Effective Interest Rate on Debt % too high?
Longhom Publishers' current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 15.55%. Overall, Longhom Publishers has a GF Score™ of 44/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Longhom Publishers' Effective Interest Rate on Debt % compare to NYT and WLY?
Longhom Publishers' Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 15.55% 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 Longhom Publishers and its competitors. Longhom Publishers's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 15.55%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Longhom Publishers stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Longhom Publishers (NAI:LKL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is KES1.76, compared to a current price of KES2.70 — trading 53.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 15.55%. Longhom Publishers' overall GF Score™ is 44/100 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 Longhom Publishers (NAI:LKL), the current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 15.55% 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 Longhom Publishers (NAI:LKL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Longhom Publishers stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of KES2.70 is trading 53.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of KES1.76.
GuruFocus considers Longhom Publishers to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for NAI:LKL:
Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 15.55%
GF Value™: KES1.76 vs. price of KES2.70 (53.4% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NAI:LKL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Longhom Publishers PLC provides learning materials and solutions in the East and Central Africa region. The principal activity of the company is publishing and selling of high-quality educational and general books. The business of the company operates through four geographical segments: Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, and Rwanda. The product line of the company consists of books for primary and secondary classes. The Kenya region generates a majority of revenue for the company.
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