ZGN (Ermenegildo Zegna NV) Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 2.91% (As of Dec. 2025)

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ZGN Ermenegildo Zegna NV ZGN
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What is Ermenegildo Zegna NV Effective Interest Rate on Debt %?

Ermenegildo Zegna NV ZGN +3.67% 82 Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 2.91% as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates ZGN with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of $11.45 (Significantly 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. Ermenegildo Zegna NV's annualized positive value of Interest Expense for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was $34 Mil. Ermenegildo Zegna NV's average total debt for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was $1,169 Mil. Therefore, Ermenegildo Zegna NV's annualized Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 2.91%.


Ermenegildo Zegna NV  (NYSE:ZGN) Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Explanation

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


Ermenegildo Zegna NV Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Related Terms


Ermenegildo Zegna NV Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Ermenegildo Zegna NV'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.

Ermenegildo Zegna NV Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Chart

Ermenegildo Zegna NV Annual Data
Trend Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Effective Interest Rate on Debt %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 1.25 1.56 3.26 3.83 4.20

Ermenegildo Zegna NV Semi-Annual Data
Dec18 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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 -2.82 5.78 2.00 5.15 2.91

ZGN vs PVH, COLM, KTB: Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Comparison

For the Apparel Manufacturing subindustry, Ermenegildo Zegna NV'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.


Ermenegildo Zegna NV Effective Interest Rate on Debt % vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry

For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Ermenegildo Zegna NV's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Ermenegildo Zegna NV's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % falls into.


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Ermenegildo Zegna NV Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Calculation

Ermenegildo Zegna NV'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  *  -46.79/( (1084.033+1144.94)/ 2 )
=-1  *  -46.79/1114.4865
=4.20 %

where

Total Debt  (A: Dec. 2024 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=748.826 + 335.207
=1084.033

Total Debt  (A: Dec. 2025 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=881.47 + 263.47
=1144.94

Ermenegildo Zegna NV'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  *  -34.078/( (1193.743+1144.94)/ 2 )
=-1  *  -34.078/1169.3415
=2.91 %

where

Total Debt  (Q: Jun. 2025 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=841.111 + 352.632
=1193.743

Total Debt  (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=881.47 + 263.47
=1144.94

* 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 2.91% mean?
Ermenegildo Zegna NV (ZGN) has a Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 2.91% as of Dec. 2025. Effective interest rate on debt is the rate a company actually pays on its debt. View historical data on Ermenegildo Zegna NV and its competitors.
Is Ermenegildo Zegna NV's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % too high?
Ermenegildo Zegna NV's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 2.91%. Overall, Ermenegildo Zegna NV has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ermenegildo Zegna NV's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % compare to PVH and COLM?
Ermenegildo Zegna NV's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 2.91% can be compared against companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories 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 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
A good Effective Interest Rate on Debt % depends on the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories 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 Ermenegildo Zegna NV and its competitors. Ermenegildo Zegna NV's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 2.91%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ermenegildo Zegna NV stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ermenegildo Zegna NV (ZGN) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $11.45, compared to a current price of $15.25 — trading 33.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 2.91%. Ermenegildo Zegna NV's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 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 Ermenegildo Zegna NV (ZGN), the current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 2.91% 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 Ermenegildo Zegna NV (ZGN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ermenegildo Zegna NV stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $15.25 is trading 33.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $11.45. GuruFocus considers Ermenegildo Zegna NV to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for ZGN:

  • Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 2.91%
  • GF Value™: $11.45 vs. price of $15.25 (33.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 82/100 with 8 warning signs

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


Ermenegildo Zegna NV Business Description

Other Exchanges JN0:Germany
Address Viale Roma 99/100, Valdilana location, Trivero, ITA, 13835
Ermenegildo Zegna NV designs creates, and distributes luxury menswear and accessories under the Zegna brand, as well as womenswear, menswear, and accessories under the Thom Browne brand. The company operates in three segments: the Zegna segment (comprising three product lines: Zegna Branded Products, Textile, and Third Party Brands); the Thom Browne segment, and the Tom Ford Fashion segment. The company generates the majority of revenue from the Zegna segment.
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