Norske Skog ASA (OSL:NSKOG) Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 5.09% (As of Mar. 2026)

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OSL:NSKOG Norske Skog ASA OSL:NSKOG
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Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Norske Skog ASA Effective Interest Rate on Debt %?

Norske Skog ASA OSL:NSKOG +2.71% 75 Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 5.09% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates OSL:NSKOG with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of kr33.09 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 9 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. Norske Skog ASA's annualized positive value of Interest Expense for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was kr268 Mil. Norske Skog ASA's average total debt for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was kr5,266 Mil. Therefore, Norske Skog ASA's annualized Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 5.09%.


Norske Skog ASA  (OSL:NSKOG) Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Explanation

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


Norske Skog ASA Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Related Terms


Norske Skog ASA Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Norske Skog ASA'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.

Norske Skog ASA Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Chart

Norske Skog ASA Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Effective Interest Rate on Debt %
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Norske Skog ASA Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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OSL:NSKOG vs SLVM: Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Comparison

For the Paper & Paper Products subindustry, Norske Skog ASA'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.


Norske Skog ASA Effective Interest Rate on Debt % vs Forest Products Industry

For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, Norske Skog ASA's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Norske Skog ASA Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Calculation

Norske Skog ASA'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  *  -249/( (5246+5377)/ 2 )
=-1  *  -249/5311.5
=4.69 %

where

Norske Skog ASA'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  *  -268/( (5377+5155)/ 2 )
=-1  *  -268/5266
=5.09 %

where

* 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 5.09% mean?
Norske Skog ASA (OSL:NSKOG) has a Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 5.09% as of Mar. 2026. Effective interest rate on debt is the rate a company actually pays on its debt. View historical data on Norske Skog ASA and its competitors.
Is Norske Skog ASA's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % too high?
Norske Skog ASA's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 5.09%. Overall, Norske Skog ASA has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Norske Skog ASA's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % compare to SLVM?
Norske Skog ASA's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 5.09% can be compared against companies in the Forest Products 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 Forest Products company?
A good Effective Interest Rate on Debt % depends on the Forest Products 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 Norske Skog ASA and its competitors. Norske Skog ASA's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 5.09%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Norske Skog ASA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Norske Skog ASA (OSL:NSKOG) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr33.09, compared to a current price of kr37.95 — trading 14.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 5.09%. Norske Skog ASA's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 9 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 Norske Skog ASA (OSL:NSKOG), the current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 5.09% 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 Norske Skog ASA (OSL:NSKOG) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Norske Skog ASA stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of kr37.95 is trading 14.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of kr33.09. GuruFocus considers Norske Skog ASA to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for OSL:NSKOG:

  • Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 5.09%
  • GF Value™: kr33.09 vs. price of kr37.95 (14.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 75/100 with 9 warning signs

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


Norske Skog ASA Business Description

Other Exchanges NSKOGo:Sweden0BQ:Germany
Address Sjolyst plass 2, Oslo, NOR, 0278
Norske Skog ASA is a European company focused on the production of publication and packaging paper. The publication paper includes the production and sale of newsprint and magazine paper under the NOR brands. Packaging paper includes the production and sale of recycled containerboard under the Strato brand. Its product portfolio includes publication paper, recycled packaging paper, energy, and bioproducts. The company's core bioproducts are the nanocellulose product CEBINA and the bio-composite product CEBICO. Its reportable segments are Publication paper, Packaging paper, and Other activities. The majority of revenue is derived from the Publication paper segment. Geographically, the company generates the maximum revenue from Europe.
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