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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. Geberit AG's annualized positive value of Interest Expense for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was CHF23 Mil. Geberit AG's average total debt for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was CHF1,364 Mil. Therefore, Geberit AG's annualized Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 1.70%.
Geberit AG (XSWX:GEBN) Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Explanation
Effective Interest Rate on Debt % measures the usage rate that a borrower actually pays on a debt.
Geberit AG Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Related Terms
Geberit AG Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Geberit AG'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.
Geberit AG Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Chart
XSWX:GEBN vs TT, JCI, CARR: Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Comparison
For the Building Products & Equipment subindustry, Geberit AG'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.
Geberit AG Effective Interest Rate on Debt % vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Geberit AG's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Geberit AG's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % falls into.
* 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 1.70% mean?
Geberit AG (XSWX:GEBN) has a Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 1.70% as of Dec. 2025. Effective interest rate on debt is the rate a company actually pays on its debt. View historical data on Geberit AG and its competitors.
Is Geberit AG's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % too high?
Geberit AG's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 1.70%. Overall, Geberit AG has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Geberit AG's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % compare to TT and JCI?
Geberit AG's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 1.70% can be compared against companies in the Construction 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 Construction company?
A good Effective Interest Rate on Debt % depends on the Construction 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 Geberit AG and its competitors. Geberit AG's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 1.70%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Geberit AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Geberit AG (XSWX:GEBN) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF554.91, compared to a current price of CHF514.40 — trading 7.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 1.70%. Geberit AG's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 3 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 Geberit AG (XSWX:GEBN), the current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 1.70% 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 Geberit AG (XSWX:GEBN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Geberit AG stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of CHF514.40 is trading 7.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF554.91.
GuruFocus considers Geberit AG to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:GEBN:
Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 1.70%
GF Value™: CHF554.91 vs. price of CHF514.40 (7.3% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:GEBN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Geberit is a leading manufacturer of sanitary products, which include flushing systems, piping systems, and bathroom ceramics. Products are primarily sold through the wholesale channel. Geberit has an extensive history in sanitary products, having filed a patent for its first flushing mechanism in 1912. The company generates sales in 50 countries and operates 26 production plants, the majority of which are in Europe. Geberit shares are listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange. The majority of sales are generated from residential and renovation activities.
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