Deutsche Lufthansa AG (XSWX:LHA) Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 3.32% (As of Mar. 2026)


XSWX:LHA Deutsche Lufthansa AG XSWX:LHA
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What is Deutsche Lufthansa AG Effective Interest Rate on Debt %?

Deutsche Lufthansa AG XSWX:LHA 69 Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 3.32% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates XSWX:LHA with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF7.47 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 8 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. Deutsche Lufthansa AG's annualized positive value of Interest Expense for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF422 Mil. Deutsche Lufthansa AG's average total debt for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF12,716 Mil. Therefore, Deutsche Lufthansa AG's annualized Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 3.32%.


Deutsche Lufthansa AG  (XSWX:LHA) Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Explanation

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


Deutsche Lufthansa AG Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Related Terms


Deutsche Lufthansa AG Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Deutsche Lufthansa 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.

Deutsche Lufthansa AG Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Chart

Deutsche Lufthansa AG Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Effective Interest Rate on Debt %
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Deutsche Lufthansa AG Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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 3.71 4.59 3.45 3.61 3.32

XSWX:LHA vs DAL, UAL, LUV: Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Comparison

For the Airlines subindustry, Deutsche Lufthansa 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.


Deutsche Lufthansa AG Effective Interest Rate on Debt % vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Deutsche Lufthansa AG's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Deutsche Lufthansa AG's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % falls into.


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Deutsche Lufthansa AG Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Calculation

Deutsche Lufthansa AG'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  *  -510.427/( (13287.174+13580.893)/ 2 )
=-1  *  -510.427/13434.0335
=3.80 %

where

Total Debt  (A: Dec. 2024 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=10655.32 + 2631.854
=13287.174

Total Debt  (A: Dec. 2025 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=11296.571 + 2284.322
=13580.893

Deutsche Lufthansa AG'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  *  -422.32/( (13580.893+11850.458)/ 2 )
=-1  *  -422.32/12715.6755
=3.32 %

where

Total Debt  (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=11296.571 + 2284.322
=13580.893

Total Debt  (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=10567.113 + 1283.345
=11850.458

* 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 3.32% mean?
Deutsche Lufthansa AG (XSWX:LHA) has a Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 3.32% as of Mar. 2026. Effective interest rate on debt is the rate a company actually pays on its debt. View historical data on Deutsche Lufthansa AG and its competitors.
Is Deutsche Lufthansa AG's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % too high?
Deutsche Lufthansa AG's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 3.32%. Overall, Deutsche Lufthansa AG has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Deutsche Lufthansa AG's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % compare to DAL and UAL?
Deutsche Lufthansa AG's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 3.32% can be compared against companies in the Transportation 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 Transportation company?
A good Effective Interest Rate on Debt % depends on the Transportation 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 Deutsche Lufthansa AG and its competitors. Deutsche Lufthansa AG's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 3.32%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Deutsche Lufthansa AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Deutsche Lufthansa AG (XSWX:LHA) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF7.47, compared to a current price of CHF8.98 — trading 20.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 3.32%. Deutsche Lufthansa AG's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 8 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 Deutsche Lufthansa AG (XSWX:LHA), the current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 3.32% 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 Deutsche Lufthansa AG (XSWX:LHA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Deutsche Lufthansa AG stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of CHF8.98 is trading 20.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF7.47. GuruFocus considers Deutsche Lufthansa AG to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:LHA:

  • Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 3.32%
  • GF Value™: CHF7.47 vs. price of CHF8.98 (20.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 69/100 with 8 warning signs

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


Deutsche Lufthansa AG Business Description

Address Venloer Street 151-153, Cologne, NW, DEU, 50672
Lufthansa AG is a European airline group operating through three primary segments: passenger airlines, logistics (Lufthansa Cargo), and MRO (Lufthansa Technik). The passenger airlines segment includes Lufthansa German Airlines, SWISS, Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines, Eurowings, and the equity interest in SunExpress. As of 2025, Lufthansa also holds a 41% stake in ITA Airways, with strategic integration underway.
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