North Media AS (OCSE:NORTHM) Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 3.39% (As of Mar. 2026)

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OCSE:NORTHM North Media AS OCSE:NORTHM
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What is North Media AS Effective Interest Rate on Debt %?

North Media AS OCSE:NORTHM +0.66% 76 Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 3.39% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates OCSE:NORTHM with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of kr55.14 (Modestly Undervalued). 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. North Media AS's annualized positive value of Interest Expense for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was kr4 Mil. North Media AS's average total debt for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was kr130 Mil. Therefore, North Media AS's annualized Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 3.39%.


North Media AS  (OCSE:NORTHM) Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Explanation

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


North Media AS Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Related Terms


North Media AS Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Historical Data

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* 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.

North Media AS Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Chart

North Media AS 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 3.65 3.70 2.86 4.83 3.74

North Media AS Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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 3.29 7.46 4.06 0.60 3.39

OCSE:NORTHM vs NYT, WLY: Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Comparison

For the Publishing subindustry, North Media AS'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.


North Media AS Effective Interest Rate on Debt % vs Media - Diversified Industry

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

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


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North Media AS Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Calculation

North Media AS'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  *  -5.4/( (156.2+132.5)/ 2 )
=-1  *  -5.4/144.35
=3.74 %

where

Total Debt  (A: Dec. 2024 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=131.9 + 24.3
=156.2

Total Debt  (A: Dec. 2025 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=111.9 + 20.6
=132.5

North Media AS's annualized Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Effective Interest Rate on Debt %
=-1  *  Interest Expense/( (Total Debt  (Q: Dec. 2025 )+Total Debt  (Q: Mar. 2026 ))/ count )
=-1  *  -4.4/( (132.5+127.1)/ 2 )
=-1  *  -4.4/129.8
=3.39 %

where

Total Debt  (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=111.9 + 20.6
=132.5

* 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 (Mar. 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 3.39% mean?
North Media AS (OCSE:NORTHM) has a Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 3.39% as of Mar. 2026. Effective interest rate on debt is the rate a company actually pays on its debt. View historical data on North Media AS and its competitors.
Is North Media AS's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % too high?
North Media AS's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 3.39%. Overall, North Media AS has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does North Media AS's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % compare to NYT and WLY?
North Media AS's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 3.39% 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 North Media AS and its competitors. North Media AS's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 3.39%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is North Media AS stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, North Media AS (OCSE:NORTHM) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr55.14, compared to a current price of kr45.90 — trading 16.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 3.39%. North Media AS's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 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 North Media AS (OCSE:NORTHM), the current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 3.39% as of Mar. 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 North Media AS (OCSE:NORTHM) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, North Media AS stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of kr45.90 is trading 16.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of kr55.14. GuruFocus considers North Media AS to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for OCSE:NORTHM:

  • Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 3.39%
  • GF Value™: kr55.14 vs. price of kr45.90 (16.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 76/100 with 6 warning signs

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


North Media AS Business Description

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Address Gladsaxe Mollevej 28, Soborg, DNK, DK-2860
North Media AS develops and operates platforms for transactions. These platforms help consumers find the right products, whether looking for groceries, rental housing or digital access management solutions. The company has two core business areas: Last Mile: FK Distribution and SDR Svensk Direktreklam Svensk Direktreklam are the distributors of leaflets and local newspapers in Denmark and Sweden, respectively. Digital Services includes three businesses: BoligPortal is Denmark's home rentals platform, offering services to both landlords and tenants. (Dayli) MineTilbudis a digital offer platform. Bekey provides digital access solutions for secured stairwells and private homes for the use of home care services and companies delivering parcels, groceries, meal services.
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