Techstep ASA (OSL:TECH) Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 16.56% (As of Mar. 2026)

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OSL:TECH Techstep ASA OSL:TECH
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What is Techstep ASA Effective Interest Rate on Debt %?

Techstep ASA OSL:TECH +3.09% 46 Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 16.56% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates OSL:TECH with a GF Score™ of 46/100 and a GF Value™ of kr9.47 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 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. Techstep ASA's annualized positive value of Interest Expense for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was kr23.3 Mil. Techstep ASA's average total debt for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was kr140.4 Mil. Therefore, Techstep ASA's annualized Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 16.56%.


Techstep ASA  (OSL:TECH) Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Explanation

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


Techstep ASA Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Related Terms


Techstep ASA Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Techstep 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.

Techstep ASA Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Chart

Techstep ASA Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Effective Interest Rate on Debt %
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Techstep ASA 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 8.56 9.33 8.70 5.91 16.56

OSL:TECH vs CSCO, CIEN, MSI: Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Comparison

For the Communication Equipment subindustry, Techstep 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.


Techstep ASA Effective Interest Rate on Debt % vs Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Techstep ASA's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Techstep ASA Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Calculation

Techstep 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  *  -15.787/( (166.005+189.154)/ 2 )
=-1  *  -15.787/177.5795
=8.89 %

where

Total Debt  (A: Dec. 2024 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=130.109 + 35.896
=166.005

Total Debt  (A: Dec. 2025 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=14.013 + 175.141
=189.154

Techstep 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  *  -23.252/( (189.154+91.598)/ 2 )
=-1  *  -23.252/140.376
=16.56 %

where

Total Debt  (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=14.013 + 175.141
=189.154

Total Debt  (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=20.371 + 71.227
=91.598

* 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 16.56% mean?
Techstep ASA (OSL:TECH) has a Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 16.56% as of Mar. 2026. Effective interest rate on debt is the rate a company actually pays on its debt. View historical data on Techstep ASA and its competitors.
Is Techstep ASA's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % too high?
Techstep ASA's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 16.56%. Overall, Techstep ASA has a GF Score™ of 46/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Techstep ASA's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % compare to CSCO and CIEN?
Techstep ASA's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 16.56% can be compared against companies in the Hardware 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 Hardware company?
A good Effective Interest Rate on Debt % depends on the Hardware 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 Techstep ASA and its competitors. Techstep ASA's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 16.56%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Techstep ASA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Techstep ASA (OSL:TECH) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr9.47, compared to a current price of kr8.00 — trading 15.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 16.56%. Techstep ASA's overall GF Score™ is 46/100 with 5 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 Techstep ASA (OSL:TECH), the current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 16.56% 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 Techstep ASA (OSL:TECH) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Techstep ASA stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of kr8.00 is trading 15.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of kr9.47. GuruFocus considers Techstep ASA to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for OSL:TECH:

  • Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 16.56%
  • GF Value™: kr9.47 vs. price of kr8.00 (15.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 46/100 with 5 warning signs

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


Techstep ASA Business Description

Other Exchanges 0K2D:UK
Address Brynsalleen 4, Oslo, NOR, 0667
Techstep ASA is a Nordic enabler of the mobile workplace, delivering a full range of devices and services to facilitate mobile workplaces. The company bundles mobile devices, software, information security, and expertise for its customers. Its Device Lifecycle Management Platform enables IT vendors to scale and optimise their Device-as-a-Service business, enhancing efficiency, control, and user experience at every lifecycle stage. In addition, the company offers various workplace devices and services such as mobile devices and accessories, laptops, device management and security services, and others. A majority of its revenue is generated from the provision of workplace devices for its clients. Geographically, it derives maximum revenue from Norway, followed by Sweden, Denmark, and Poland.
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