LSI Software (WAR:LSI) Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 5.56% (As of Mar. 2026)

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What is LSI Software Effective Interest Rate on Debt %?

LSI Software WAR:LSI +5.37% 78 Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 5.56% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates WAR:LSI with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of zł26.07 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 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. LSI Software's annualized positive value of Interest Expense for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was zł0.66 Mil. LSI Software's average total debt for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was zł11.87 Mil. Therefore, LSI Software's annualized Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 5.56%.


LSI Software  (WAR:LSI) Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Explanation

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


LSI Software Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Related Terms


LSI Software Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for LSI Software'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.

LSI Software Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Chart

LSI Software 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 5.40 7.21 11.38 5.59 7.17

LSI Software 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 3.99 3.89 11.84 11.23 5.56

WAR:LSI vs UBER, SHOP, CRM: Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Comparison

For the Software - Application subindustry, LSI Software'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.


LSI Software Effective Interest Rate on Debt % vs Software Industry

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

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


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LSI Software Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Calculation

LSI Software'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  *  -0.445/( (5.782+6.637)/ 2 )
=-1  *  -0.445/6.2095
=7.17 %

where

Total Debt  (A: Dec. 2024 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=5.349 + 0.433
=5.782

Total Debt  (A: Dec. 2025 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=5.079 + 1.558
=6.637

LSI Software'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  *  -0.66/( (6.637+17.099)/ 2 )
=-1  *  -0.66/11.868
=5.56 %

where

Total Debt  (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=5.079 + 1.558
=6.637

Total Debt  (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=13.078 + 4.021
=17.099

* 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 5.56% mean?
LSI Software (WAR:LSI) has a Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 5.56% as of Mar. 2026. Effective interest rate on debt is the rate a company actually pays on its debt. View historical data on LSI Software and its competitors.
Is LSI Software's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % too high?
LSI Software's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 5.56%. Overall, LSI Software has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does LSI Software's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % compare to UBER and SHOP?
LSI Software's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 5.56% can be compared against companies in the Software 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 Software company?
A good Effective Interest Rate on Debt % depends on the Software 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 LSI Software and its competitors. LSI Software's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 5.56%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is LSI Software stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, LSI Software (WAR:LSI) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is zł26.07, compared to a current price of zł62.80 — trading 140.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 5.56%. LSI Software's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 7 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 LSI Software (WAR:LSI), the current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 5.56% 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 LSI Software (WAR:LSI) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, LSI Software stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of zł62.80 is trading 140.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of zł26.07. GuruFocus considers LSI Software to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for WAR:LSI:

  • Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 5.56%
  • GF Value™: zł26.07 vs. price of zł62.80 (140.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 78/100 with 7 warning signs

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


LSI Software Business Description

Address No. 176/178 Przybyszewskiego Street, Lodz, POL, 93-120
LSI Software SA is engaged in software development for retail and hospitality sectors as well as for cinema operators. It also involved in professional services, implementation services, maintenance, and the supplying of hardware solutions. The company products are bifurcated namely Bastion Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), Positive Retail, Positive Hospitality and Expert computer hardware. The company derives majority of its revenues from the sale of the Software business and has operations spread across Poland. Its geographic segments include Poland and other countries.
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