Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL (XBRV:SNTS) Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 5.97% (As of Dec. 2025)

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XBRV:SNTS Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL XBRV:SNTS
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What is Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL Effective Interest Rate on Debt %?

Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL XBRV:SNTS +1.32% 100 Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 5.97% as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates XBRV:SNTS with a GF Score™ of 100/100 and a GF Value™ of XOF27,789.89 (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. Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL's annualized positive value of Interest Expense for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was XOF25,844 Mil. Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL's average total debt for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was XOF433,073 Mil. Therefore, Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL's annualized Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 5.97%.


Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL  (XBRV:SNTS) Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Explanation

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


Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Related Terms


Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL'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.

Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Chart

Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL 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 14.35 11.41 19.19 10.32 5.97

Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL Semi-Annual Data
Dec09 Dec10 Dec11 Dec12 Dec13 Dec14 Dec15 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 Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 14.35 11.41 19.19 10.32 5.97

XBRV:SNTS vs VZ, TMUS, T: Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Comparison

For the Telecom Services subindustry, Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL'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.


Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL Effective Interest Rate on Debt % vs Telecommunication Services Industry

For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % falls into.


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Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Calculation

Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL'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  *  -25844/( (463326+402819)/ 2 )
=-1  *  -25844/433072.5
=5.97 %

where

Total Debt  (A: Dec. 2024 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=267001 + 196325
=463326

Total Debt  (A: Dec. 2025 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=248038 + 154781
=402819

Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL'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: Dec. 2024 )+Total Debt  (Q: Dec. 2025 ))/ count )
=-1  *  -25844/( (463326+402819)/ 2 )
=-1  *  -25844/433072.5
=5.97 %

where

Total Debt  (Q: Dec. 2024 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=267001 + 196325
=463326

Total Debt  (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=248038 + 154781
=402819

* 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 one times the annual (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 5.97% mean?
Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL (XBRV:SNTS) has a Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 5.97% as of Dec. 2025. Effective interest rate on debt is the rate a company actually pays on its debt. View historical data on Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL and its competitors.
Is Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % too high?
Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 5.97%. Overall, Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL has a GF Score™ of 100/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % compare to VZ and TMUS?
Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 5.97% can be compared against companies in the Telecommunication 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 Telecommunication Services company?
A good Effective Interest Rate on Debt % depends on the Telecommunication 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 Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL and its competitors. Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 5.97%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL (XBRV:SNTS) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is XOF27,789.89, compared to a current price of XOF38,500.00 — trading 38.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 5.97%. Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL's overall GF Score™ is 100/100 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 Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL (XBRV:SNTS), the current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 5.97% 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 Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL (XBRV:SNTS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of XOF38,500.00 is trading 38.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of XOF27,789.89. GuruFocus considers Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for XBRV:SNTS:

  • Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 5.97%
  • GF Value™: XOF27,789.89 vs. price of XOF38,500.00 (38.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 100/100 with 7 warning signs

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


Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL Business Description

Address Northern Relief Road (VDN, Keur Gorgui district, Dakar, SEN
Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL provides telecommunications solutions in the areas of fixed, mobile, Internet, television and data serving individuals and businesses. The company generates maximum revenue from Mobile including data services ad geographically from Africa.
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