HELLA GmbH KGaA (XSWX:HLE) Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 8.10% (As of Mar. 2026)


XSWX:HLE HELLA GmbH & Co KGaA XSWX:HLE
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What is HELLA GmbH KGaA Effective Interest Rate on Debt %?

HELLA GmbH KGaA XSWX:HLE 76 Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 8.10% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates XSWX:HLE with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF73.27 (Modestly Undervalued). 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. HELLA GmbH KGaA's annualized positive value of Interest Expense for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF68 Mil. HELLA GmbH KGaA's average total debt for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF843 Mil. Therefore, HELLA GmbH KGaA's annualized Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 8.10%.


HELLA GmbH KGaA  (XSWX:HLE) Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Explanation

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


HELLA GmbH KGaA Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Related Terms


HELLA GmbH KGaA Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for HELLA GmbH KGaA'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.

HELLA GmbH KGaA Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Chart

HELLA GmbH KGaA Annual Data
Trend May16 May17 May18 May19 May20 May21 May22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Effective Interest Rate on Debt %
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HELLA GmbH KGaA Quarterly Data
May21 Aug21 Nov21 Feb22 May22 Aug22 Nov22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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XSWX:HLE vs ORLY, AZO: Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Comparison

For the Auto Parts subindustry, HELLA GmbH KGaA'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.


HELLA GmbH KGaA Effective Interest Rate on Debt % vs Vehicles & Parts Industry

For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, HELLA GmbH KGaA's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where HELLA GmbH KGaA's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % falls into.


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HELLA GmbH KGaA Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Calculation

HELLA GmbH KGaA'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  *  -52.502/( (895.318+843.195)/ 2 )
=-1  *  -52.502/869.2565
=6.04 %

where

Total Debt  (A: Dec. 2024 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=784.933 + 110.385
=895.318

Total Debt  (A: Dec. 2025 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=677.739 + 165.456
=843.195

HELLA GmbH KGaA'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  *  -68.324/( (843.195+0)/ 1 )
=-1  *  -68.324/843.195
=8.10 %

where

Total Debt  (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=677.739 + 165.456
=843.195

* 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 8.10% mean?
HELLA GmbH KGaA (XSWX:HLE) has a Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 8.10% as of Mar. 2026. Effective interest rate on debt is the rate a company actually pays on its debt. View historical data on HELLA GmbH KGaA and its competitors.
Is HELLA GmbH KGaA's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % too high?
HELLA GmbH KGaA's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 8.10%. Overall, HELLA GmbH KGaA has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does HELLA GmbH KGaA's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % compare to ORLY and AZO?
HELLA GmbH KGaA's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 8.10% can be compared against companies in the Vehicles & Parts 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
A good Effective Interest Rate on Debt % depends on the Vehicles & Parts 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 HELLA GmbH KGaA and its competitors. HELLA GmbH KGaA's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 8.10%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is HELLA GmbH KGaA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HELLA GmbH KGaA (XSWX:HLE) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF73.27, compared to a current price of CHF65.70 — trading 10.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 8.10%. HELLA GmbH KGaA's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 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 HELLA GmbH KGaA (XSWX:HLE), the current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 8.10% 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 HELLA GmbH KGaA (XSWX:HLE) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HELLA GmbH KGaA stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of CHF65.70 is trading 10.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF73.27. GuruFocus considers HELLA GmbH KGaA to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:HLE:

  • Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 8.10%
  • GF Value™: CHF73.27 vs. price of CHF65.70 (10.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 76/100 with 7 warning signs

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


HELLA GmbH KGaA Business Description

Address Rixbecker Strasse 75, Lippstadt, NW, DEU, 59552
HELLA GmbH & Co KGaA is a manufacturer of lighting and electronic components and systems for the automotive industry. The company also produces complete vehicle modules, air-conditioning systems, and vehicle electrical systems in its joint-venture companies, as well as products for specialist vehicles. Further, Hella operates a trade organisation for automotive parts, accessories, diagnosis, and services in Europe. The company is controlled through a pooled family majority shareholding in the group. The company has three reportable segments, which are Lighting, Electronics, and Lifecycle Solutions. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the Lighting segment.
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