Tempest Security AB (OSTO:TSEC) Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 1.60% (As of Dec. 2025)

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OSTO:TSEC Tempest Security AB OSTO:TSEC
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Price kr11.20
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What is Tempest Security AB Effective Interest Rate on Debt %?

Tempest Security AB OSTO:TSEC +0.90% 70 Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 1.60% as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates OSTO:TSEC with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of kr18.09 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 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. Tempest Security AB's annualized positive value of Interest Expense for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was kr0.8 Mil. Tempest Security AB's average total debt for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was kr50.1 Mil. Therefore, Tempest Security AB's annualized Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 1.60%.


Tempest Security AB  (OSTO:TSEC) Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Explanation

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


Tempest Security AB Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Related Terms


Tempest Security AB Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Tempest Security AB'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.

Tempest Security AB Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Chart

Tempest Security AB Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Effective Interest Rate on Debt %
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Tempest Security AB Quarterly Data
Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25
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 21.19 13.13 6.31 7.39 1.60

OSTO:TSEC vs ALLE, MSA, ADT: Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Comparison

For the Security & Protection Services subindustry, Tempest Security AB'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.


Tempest Security AB Effective Interest Rate on Debt % vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Tempest Security AB's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Tempest Security AB's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % falls into.


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Tempest Security AB Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Calculation

Tempest Security AB'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  *  -2.503/( (36.95+54.775)/ 2 )
=-1  *  -2.503/45.8625
=5.46 %

where

Total Debt  (A: Dec. 2024 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=20.777 + 16.173
=36.95

Total Debt  (A: Dec. 2025 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=20.889 + 33.886
=54.775

Tempest Security AB's annualized Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Effective Interest Rate on Debt %
=-1  *  Interest Expense/( (Total Debt  (Q: Sep. 2025 )+Total Debt  (Q: Dec. 2025 ))/ count )
=-1  *  -0.8/( (45.353+54.775)/ 2 )
=-1  *  -0.8/50.064
=1.60 %

where

Total Debt  (Q: Sep. 2025 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=18.263 + 27.09
=45.353

Total Debt  (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=20.889 + 33.886
=54.775

* 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 (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 1.60% mean?
Tempest Security AB (OSTO:TSEC) has a Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 1.60% as of Dec. 2025. Effective interest rate on debt is the rate a company actually pays on its debt. View historical data on Tempest Security AB and its competitors.
Is Tempest Security AB's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % too high?
Tempest Security AB's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 1.60%. Overall, Tempest Security AB has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Tempest Security AB's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % compare to ALLE and MSA?
Tempest Security AB's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 1.60% can be compared against companies in the Business 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 Business Services company?
A good Effective Interest Rate on Debt % depends on the Business 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 Tempest Security AB and its competitors. Tempest Security AB's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 1.60%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Tempest Security AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tempest Security AB (OSTO:TSEC) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is kr18.09, compared to a current price of kr11.20 — trading 38.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 1.60%. Tempest Security AB's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 4 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 Tempest Security AB (OSTO:TSEC), the current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 1.60% 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 Tempest Security AB (OSTO:TSEC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tempest Security AB stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of kr11.20 is trading 38.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of kr18.09. GuruFocus considers Tempest Security AB to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for OSTO:TSEC:

  • Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 1.60%
  • GF Value™: kr18.09 vs. price of kr11.20 (38.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 70/100 with 4 warning signs

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


Tempest Security AB Business Description

Address Ralambsvagen 17, 18th Floor, Stockholm, SWE, 112 59
Tempest Security AB provides solutions for security, protection, and service. The company has two segments: Security Solutions and Risk Solutions. The company gains the majority of revenue from Security Solutions, where it provides security guards, orderlies, and shop control. Risk Solutions includes Consulting, training, personal protection, and other specialized services. Geographically, the business activities function through the regions of Sweden, Denmark, and the United Kingdom.
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