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. Sika AG's annualized positive value of Interest Expense for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was CHF158 Mil. Sika AG's average total debt for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was CHF5,853 Mil. Therefore, Sika AG's annualized Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 2.70%.
Sika AG (XSWX:SIKA) Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Explanation
Effective Interest Rate on Debt % measures the usage rate that a borrower actually pays on a debt.
Sika AG Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Related Terms
Sika AG Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sika 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.
XSWX:SIKA vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Sika 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.
Sika AG Effective Interest Rate on Debt % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Sika AG's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sika 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 2.70% mean?
Sika AG (XSWX:SIKA) has a Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 2.70% as of Dec. 2025. Effective interest rate on debt is the rate a company actually pays on its debt. View historical data on Sika AG and its competitors.
Is Sika AG's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % too high?
Sika AG's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 2.70%. Overall, Sika AG has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sika AG's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % compare to LIN and SHW?
Sika AG's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 2.70% can be compared against companies in the Chemicals 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 Chemicals company?
A good Effective Interest Rate on Debt % depends on the Chemicals 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 Sika AG and its competitors. Sika AG's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 2.70%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sika AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sika AG (XSWX:SIKA) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF240.83, compared to a current price of CHF172.25 — trading 28.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 2.70%. Sika AG's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 5 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 Sika AG (XSWX:SIKA), the current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 2.70% 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 Sika AG (XSWX:SIKA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sika AG stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of CHF172.25 is trading 28.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF240.83.
GuruFocus considers Sika AG to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:SIKA:
Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 2.70%
GF Value™: CHF240.83 vs. price of CHF172.25 (28.5% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:SIKA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Established in 1910, Sika produces specialty chemicals primarily used by the construction sector (85% of sales). Its products are mainly used for bonding, sealing, reinforcing, and protecting in the construction and automotive industries. Approximately 70% of its products have a positive impact on sustainability for customers. Sika has a global manufacturing footprint of more than 400 factories spread across over 100 countries.
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