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. VAT Group AG's annualized positive value of Interest Expense for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was CHF-19 Mil. VAT Group AG's average total debt for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was CHF329 Mil. Therefore, VAT Group AG's annualized Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was -5.64%.
VAT Group AG (XSWX:VACN) Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Explanation
Effective Interest Rate on Debt % measures the usage rate that a borrower actually pays on a debt.
VAT Group AG Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Related Terms
VAT Group AG Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for VAT Group 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.
VAT Group AG Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Chart
XSWX:VACN vs GEV, ETN, PH: Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Comparison
For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, VAT Group 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.
VAT Group AG Effective Interest Rate on Debt % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, VAT Group AG's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where VAT Group 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 -5.64% mean?
VAT Group AG (XSWX:VACN) has a Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of -5.64% as of Dec. 2025. Effective interest rate on debt is the rate a company actually pays on its debt. View historical data on VAT Group AG and its competitors.
Is VAT Group AG's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % too high?
VAT Group AG's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is -5.64%. Overall, VAT Group AG has a GF Score™ of 90/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does VAT Group AG's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % compare to GEV and ETN?
VAT Group AG's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of -5.64% 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 VAT Group AG and its competitors. VAT Group AG's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is -5.64%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is VAT Group AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, VAT Group AG (XSWX:VACN) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF429.76, compared to a current price of CHF659.60 — trading 53.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is -5.64%. VAT Group AG's overall GF Score™ is 90/100 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 VAT Group AG (XSWX:VACN), the current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is -5.64% 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 VAT Group AG (XSWX:VACN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, VAT Group AG stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of CHF659.60 is trading 53.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF429.76.
GuruFocus considers VAT Group AG to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:VACN:
Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: -5.64%
GF Value™: CHF429.76 vs. price of CHF659.60 (53.5% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:VACN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
VAT Group AG is a developer and manufacturer of vacuum valves and related solutions used in vacuum environments required for the manufacturing of semiconductors, photovoltaic solar cells, digital displays, and other industrial and research applications. Its products are mission-critical components that enable high-precision processes in near-perfect vacuum environments. It operates through two segments: valves, which earn maximum revenue and focus on the design and manufacture of vacuum valves and related components, and service, which provides spare parts, repairs, upgrades, and support services for installed products. The company maintains a production footprint across multiple locations and serves customers internationally, earning a majority of its revenue from China.
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