Sonova Holding AG (XSWX:SOON) Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: -0.85% (As of Mar. 2026)


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What is Sonova Holding AG Effective Interest Rate on Debt %?

Sonova Holding AG XSWX:SOON +1.87% 92 Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is -0.85% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates XSWX:SOON with a GF Score™ of 92/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF250.09 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 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. Sonova Holding AG's annualized positive value of Interest Expense for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF-8 Mil. Sonova Holding AG's average total debt for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF970 Mil. Therefore, Sonova Holding AG's annualized Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -0.85%.


Sonova Holding AG  (XSWX:SOON) Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Explanation

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


Sonova Holding AG Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Related Terms


Sonova Holding AG Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Sonova Holding 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.

Sonova Holding AG Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Chart

Sonova Holding AG Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Effective Interest Rate on Debt %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.30 1.42 1.56 1.51 1.65

Sonova Holding AG Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 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 1.22 5.45 -0.20 6.60 -0.85

XSWX:SOON vs ABT, SYK, MDT: Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Comparison

For the Medical Devices subindustry, Sonova Holding 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.


Sonova Holding AG Effective Interest Rate on Debt % vs Medical Devices & Instruments Industry

For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry and Healthcare sector, Sonova Holding AG's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Sonova Holding AG Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Calculation

Sonova Holding AG's annualized Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Effective Interest Rate on Debt %
=-1  *  Interest Expense/( (Total Debt  (A: Mar. 2025 )+Total Debt  (A: Mar. 2026 ))/ count )
=-1  *  -28.7/( (1760.5+1711.7)/ 2 )
=-1  *  -28.7/1736.1
=1.65 %

where

Total Debt  (A: Mar. 2025 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=1328.3 + 432.2
=1760.5

Total Debt  (A: Mar. 2026 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=1525.4 + 186.3
=1711.7

Sonova Holding 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: Sep. 2025 )+Total Debt  (Q: Mar. 2026 ))/ count )
=-1  *  8.2/( (227.7+1711.7)/ 2 )
=-1  *  8.2/969.7
=-0.85 %

where

Total Debt  (Q: Sep. 2025 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=162.3 + 65.4
=227.7

Total Debt  (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=1525.4 + 186.3
=1711.7

* 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 (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 -0.85% mean?
Sonova Holding AG (XSWX:SOON) has a Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of -0.85% as of Mar. 2026. Effective interest rate on debt is the rate a company actually pays on its debt. View historical data on Sonova Holding AG and its competitors.
Is Sonova Holding AG's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % too high?
Sonova Holding AG's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is -0.85%. Overall, Sonova Holding AG has a GF Score™ of 92/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sonova Holding AG's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % compare to ABT and SYK?
Sonova Holding AG's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of -0.85% can be compared against companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments 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 Medical Devices & Instruments company?
A good Effective Interest Rate on Debt % depends on the Medical Devices & Instruments 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 Sonova Holding AG and its competitors. Sonova Holding AG's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is -0.85%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sonova Holding AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sonova Holding AG (XSWX:SOON) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF250.09, compared to a current price of CHF207.40 — trading 17.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is -0.85%. Sonova Holding AG's overall GF Score™ is 92/100 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 Sonova Holding AG (XSWX:SOON), the current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is -0.85% 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 Sonova Holding AG (XSWX:SOON) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sonova Holding AG stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of CHF207.40 is trading 17.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF250.09. GuruFocus considers Sonova Holding AG to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:SOON:

  • Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: -0.85%
  • GF Value™: CHF250.09 vs. price of CHF207.40 (17.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 92/100 with 3 warning signs

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


Sonova Holding AG Business Description

Address Laubisrutistrasse 28, Stafa, CHE, CH-8712
Sonova is one of the world's largest manufacturers and distributors of hearing aids. The company is based in Switzerland and distributes its products in more than 100 countries through its internal sales team and independent retailers. It also sells cochlear implants and audio technologies.
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