Bell Food Group (XSWX:BELL) Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 1.59% (As of Dec. 2025)


XSWX:BELL Bell Food Group Ltd XSWX:BELL
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What is Bell Food Group Effective Interest Rate on Debt %?

Bell Food Group XSWX:BELL +2.23% 58 Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 1.59% as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates XSWX:BELL with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF286.40 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign 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. Bell Food Group's annualized positive value of Interest Expense for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was CHF16 Mil. Bell Food Group's average total debt for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was CHF992 Mil. Therefore, Bell Food Group's annualized Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 1.59%.


Bell Food Group  (XSWX:BELL) Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Explanation

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


Bell Food Group Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Related Terms


Bell Food Group Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Historical Data

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* 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.

Bell Food Group Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Chart

Bell Food Group Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Effective Interest Rate on Debt %
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Bell Food Group Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 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 1.06 1.05 1.37 1.60 1.59

XSWX:BELL vs KHC, GIS, HRL: Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Comparison

For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Bell Food Group'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.


Bell Food Group Effective Interest Rate on Debt % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Bell Food Group's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Bell Food Group's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % falls into.


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Bell Food Group Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Calculation

Bell Food Group'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  *  -15.5/( (1023.9+991.9)/ 2 )
=-1  *  -15.5/1007.9
=1.54 %

where

Total Debt  (A: Dec. 2024 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=721.9 + 302
=1023.9

Total Debt  (A: Dec. 2025 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=831.9 + 160
=991.9

Bell Food Group'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: Jun. 2025 )+Total Debt  (Q: Dec. 2025 ))/ count )
=-1  *  -15.8/( (0+991.9)/ 1 )
=-1  *  -15.8/991.9
=1.59 %

where

Total Debt  (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=831.9 + 160
=991.9

* 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 two times the semi-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 1.59% mean?
Bell Food Group (XSWX:BELL) has a Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 1.59% as of Dec. 2025. Effective interest rate on debt is the rate a company actually pays on its debt. View historical data on Bell Food Group and its competitors.
Is Bell Food Group's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % too high?
Bell Food Group's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 1.59%. Overall, Bell Food Group has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bell Food Group's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % compare to KHC and GIS?
Bell Food Group's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 1.59% can be compared against companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
A good Effective Interest Rate on Debt % depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods 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 Bell Food Group and its competitors. Bell Food Group's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 1.59%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Bell Food Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bell Food Group (XSWX:BELL) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF286.40, compared to a current price of CHF183.40 — trading 36% below its estimated fair value. The current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 1.59%. Bell Food Group's overall GF Score™ is 58/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Bell Food Group (XSWX:BELL), the current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 1.59% 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 Bell Food Group (XSWX:BELL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bell Food Group stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of CHF183.40 is trading 36% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF286.40. GuruFocus considers Bell Food Group to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:BELL:

  • Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 1.59%
  • GF Value™: CHF286.40 vs. price of CHF183.40 (36% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 58/100 with 1 warning sign

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


Bell Food Group Business Description

Other Exchanges BELLz:UK0RFX:UKBWGA:Germany
Address Elsasserstrasse 174, Basel, CHE, 4056
Bell Food Group Ltd is a food processor that provides meat, charcuterie, poultry, and convenience products. Bell operates in five divisions: Bell Switzerland, supplying retailers, wholesalers, food service, and food processing; Bell international, operating in Germany, Austria, France, Poland, and other European countries; and Eisberg, Hilcona, Hugli, Hubers/Sutag. Bell Switzerland represents maximum of the company's income.
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