DKSH Holding (XSWX:DKSH) Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: -0.43% (As of Dec. 2025)

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XSWX:DKSH DKSH Holding Ltd XSWX:DKSH
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Price CHF67.50
GF Value CHF63.75
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is DKSH Holding Effective Interest Rate on Debt %?

DKSH Holding XSWX:DKSH +1.20% 75 Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is -0.43% as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates XSWX:DKSH with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF63.75 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 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. DKSH Holding's annualized positive value of Interest Expense for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was CHF-3 Mil. DKSH Holding's average total debt for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was CHF745 Mil. Therefore, DKSH Holding's annualized Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was -0.43%.


DKSH Holding  (XSWX:DKSH) Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Explanation

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


DKSH Holding Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Related Terms


DKSH Holding Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for DKSH Holding'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.

DKSH Holding Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Chart

DKSH Holding Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Effective Interest Rate on Debt %
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DKSH Holding 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 4.71 1.56 6.26 7.36 -0.43

XSWX:DKSH vs VRSK, EFX, BAH: Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Comparison

For the Consulting Services subindustry, DKSH Holding'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.


DKSH Holding Effective Interest Rate on Debt % vs Business Services Industry

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

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


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DKSH Holding Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Calculation

DKSH Holding'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  *  -27.4/( (839.8+753)/ 2 )
=-1  *  -27.4/796.4
=3.44 %

where

Total Debt  (A: Dec. 2024 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=545.3 + 294.5
=839.8

DKSH Holding'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  *  3.2/( (736.5+753)/ 2 )
=-1  *  3.2/744.75
=-0.43 %

where

Total Debt  (Q: Jun. 2025 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=579 + 157.5
=736.5

* 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 -0.43% mean?
DKSH Holding (XSWX:DKSH) has a Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of -0.43% as of Dec. 2025. Effective interest rate on debt is the rate a company actually pays on its debt. View historical data on DKSH Holding and its competitors.
Is DKSH Holding's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % too high?
DKSH Holding's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is -0.43%. Overall, DKSH Holding has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does DKSH Holding's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % compare to VRSK and EFX?
DKSH Holding's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of -0.43% 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 DKSH Holding and its competitors. DKSH Holding's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is -0.43%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is DKSH Holding stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, DKSH Holding (XSWX:DKSH) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF63.75, compared to a current price of CHF67.50 — trading 5.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is -0.43%. DKSH Holding's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 6 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 DKSH Holding (XSWX:DKSH), the current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is -0.43% 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 DKSH Holding (XSWX:DKSH) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, DKSH Holding stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of CHF67.50 is trading 5.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF63.75. GuruFocus considers DKSH Holding to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:DKSH:

  • Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: -0.43%
  • GF Value™: CHF63.75 vs. price of CHF67.50 (5.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 75/100 with 6 warning signs

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


DKSH Holding Business Description

Address Wiesenstrasse 8, P.O. Box 888, Zurich, CHE, 8034
DKSH Holding Ltd offers market expansion services in Asia. The company provides a range of services, including sourcing, market insights, marketing and sales, eCommerce, distribution and logistics, and after-sales support. It offers expertise and on-the-ground logistical support. The company operates in five business segments: Consumer goods, Healthcare, Performance Materials, Technology and Other (non-Business Unit). The majority of the revenue is derived from the Healthcare segment, which offers pharmaceuticals, consumer health, and over-the-counter health products, as well as medical devices, and also offers services including product registration, marketing and sales, and capillary physical distribution.
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