SMOPF (Smartoptics Group ASA) Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 70.74% (As of Jun. 2026)

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What is Smartoptics Group ASA Effective Interest Rate on Debt %?

Smartoptics Group ASA SMOPF 86 Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 70.74% as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates SMOPF with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of $2.99 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 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. Smartoptics Group ASA's annualized positive value of Interest Expense for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $2.34 Mil. Smartoptics Group ASA's average total debt for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $3.31 Mil. Therefore, Smartoptics Group ASA's annualized Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 70.74%.


Smartoptics Group ASA  (OTCPK:SMOPF) Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Explanation

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


Smartoptics Group ASA Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Related Terms


Smartoptics Group ASA Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Smartoptics Group 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.

Smartoptics Group ASA Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Chart

Smartoptics Group ASA Annual Data
Trend Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Effective Interest Rate on Debt %
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Smartoptics Group ASA Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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SMOPF vs CSCO, CIEN, MSI: Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Comparison

For the Communication Equipment subindustry, Smartoptics Group ASA's Effective Interest Rate on Debt %, along with its competitors' market caps and Effective Interest Rate on Debt % data, can be viewed below:

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Smartoptics Group ASA Effective Interest Rate on Debt % vs Hardware Industry

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

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Smartoptics Group ASA Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Calculation

Smartoptics Group 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  *  -0.237/( (1.769+0.973)/ 2 )
=-1  *  -0.237/1.371
=17.29 %

where

Total Debt  (A: Dec. 2024 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=0.539 + 1.23
=1.769

Total Debt  (A: Dec. 2025 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=0.251 + 0.722
=0.973

Smartoptics Group ASA's annualized Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as

Effective Interest Rate on Debt %
=-1  *  Interest Expense/( (Total Debt  (Q: Mar. 2026 )+Total Debt  (Q: Jun. 2026 ))/ count )
=-1  *  -2.34/( (0.459+6.157)/ 2 )
=-1  *  -2.34/3.308
=70.74 %

where

Total Debt  (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=0.201 + 0.258
=0.459

Total Debt  (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=5.268 + 0.889
=6.157

* 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 (Jun. 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 70.74% mean?
Smartoptics Group ASA (SMOPF) has a Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 70.74% as of Jun. 2026. Effective interest rate on debt is the rate a company actually pays on its debt. View historical data on Smartoptics Group ASA and its competitors.
Is Smartoptics Group ASA's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % too high?
Smartoptics Group ASA's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 70.74%. Overall, Smartoptics Group ASA has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Smartoptics Group ASA's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % compare to CSCO and CIEN?
Smartoptics Group ASA's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 70.74% 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 Smartoptics Group ASA and its competitors. Smartoptics Group ASA's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 70.74%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Smartoptics Group ASA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Smartoptics Group ASA (SMOPF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $2.99, compared to a current price of $4.64 — trading 55.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 70.74%. Smartoptics Group ASA's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 with 2 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 Smartoptics Group ASA (SMOPF), the current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 70.74% as of Jun. 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 Smartoptics Group ASA (SMOPF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Smartoptics Group ASA stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $4.64 is trading 55.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $2.99. GuruFocus considers Smartoptics Group ASA to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for SMOPF:

  • Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 70.74%
  • GF Value™: $2.99 vs. price of $4.64 (55.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 86/100 with 2 warning signs

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


Smartoptics Group ASA Business Description

Address Brynsalleen 2, Oslo, NOR, 0667
Smartoptics Group ASA provides optical networking solutions and devices for open networking. The company has three main product categories: Solutions, Optical Devices, and Software & Services. These products are used to construct various Enterprise, Governmental, DCI, Metro, and Regional networks. The Solutions consist of the DCP-R family, DCP-F family, DCP-M family, transponders, and Muxponders, as well as transceivers used in connection with the System projects. Optical devices consist of transceivers, passive filters, and accessories that are sold independently of products in the Solutions offering. Software and Services are closely related to Solutions, as customers buy a complete solution including a Software and Services package. Geographically works in America, EMEA, and APAC.
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