OC Oerlikon AG, Pfaffikon (XSWX:OERL) Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 1.30% (As of Dec. 2025)

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XSWX:OERL OC Oerlikon Corp AG, Pfaffikon XSWX:OERL
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Price CHF4.79
GF Value CHF2.72
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What is OC Oerlikon AG, Pfaffikon Effective Interest Rate on Debt %?

OC Oerlikon AG, Pfaffikon XSWX:OERL -2.94% 54 Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 1.30% as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates XSWX:OERL with a GF Score™ of 54/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF2.72 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 12 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. OC Oerlikon AG, Pfaffikon's annualized positive value of Interest Expense for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was CHF20 Mil. OC Oerlikon AG, Pfaffikon's average total debt for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was CHF1,534 Mil. Therefore, OC Oerlikon AG, Pfaffikon's annualized Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 1.30%.


OC Oerlikon AG, Pfaffikon  (XSWX:OERL) Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Explanation

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


OC Oerlikon AG, Pfaffikon Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Related Terms


OC Oerlikon AG, Pfaffikon Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for OC Oerlikon AG, Pfaffikon'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.

OC Oerlikon AG, Pfaffikon Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Chart

OC Oerlikon AG, Pfaffikon Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Effective Interest Rate on Debt %
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OC Oerlikon AG, Pfaffikon Semi-Annual Data
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XSWX:OERL vs GEV, ETN, PH: Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Comparison

For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, OC Oerlikon AG, Pfaffikon'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.


OC Oerlikon AG, Pfaffikon Effective Interest Rate on Debt % vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, OC Oerlikon AG, Pfaffikon's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where OC Oerlikon AG, Pfaffikon's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % falls into.


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OC Oerlikon AG, Pfaffikon Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Calculation

OC Oerlikon AG, Pfaffikon'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  *  -43/( (1517+1556)/ 2 )
=-1  *  -43/1536.5
=2.80 %

where

OC Oerlikon AG, Pfaffikon'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  *  -20/( (1512+1556)/ 2 )
=-1  *  -20/1534
=1.30 %

where

* 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 1.30% mean?
OC Oerlikon AG, Pfaffikon (XSWX:OERL) has a Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 1.30% as of Dec. 2025. Effective interest rate on debt is the rate a company actually pays on its debt. View historical data on OC Oerlikon AG, Pfaffikon and its competitors.
Is OC Oerlikon AG, Pfaffikon's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % too high?
OC Oerlikon AG, Pfaffikon's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 1.30%. Overall, OC Oerlikon AG, Pfaffikon has a GF Score™ of 54/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does OC Oerlikon AG, Pfaffikon's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % compare to GEV and ETN?
OC Oerlikon AG, Pfaffikon's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 1.30% can be compared against companies in the Industrial Products 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 an Industrial Products company?
A good Effective Interest Rate on Debt % depends on the Industrial Products 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 OC Oerlikon AG, Pfaffikon and its competitors. OC Oerlikon AG, Pfaffikon's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 1.30%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is OC Oerlikon AG, Pfaffikon stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, OC Oerlikon AG, Pfaffikon (XSWX:OERL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF2.72, compared to a current price of CHF4.79 — trading 75.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 1.30%. OC Oerlikon AG, Pfaffikon's overall GF Score™ is 54/100 with 12 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 OC Oerlikon AG, Pfaffikon (XSWX:OERL), the current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 1.30% 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 OC Oerlikon AG, Pfaffikon (XSWX:OERL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, OC Oerlikon AG, Pfaffikon stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of CHF4.79 is trading 75.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF2.72. GuruFocus considers OC Oerlikon AG, Pfaffikon to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:OERL:

  • Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 1.30%
  • GF Value™: CHF2.72 vs. price of CHF4.79 (75.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 54/100 with 12 warning signs

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


OC Oerlikon AG, Pfaffikon Business Description

Address Churerstrasse 120, Canton of Schwyz, Pfaffikon, CHE, 8808
OC Oerlikon Corp AG, Pfaffikon engineers protective coatings for precision tools and components and equipment for textile production. The company has two operating segments namely Oerlikon Division and Barmag Division. It generates maximum revenue from the Oerlikon Division segment. The Oerlikon Division is a supplier of materials and surface technologies for components and tools used in a wide range of industrial applications where superior materials and surface performance are required.
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