Express Kenya (NAI:XPRS) Interest Coverage: 0 (At Loss) (As of Dec. 2025)


NAI:XPRS Express Kenya PLC NAI:XPRS
42 GF Score
Price KES7.18
GF Value KES2.57
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Express Kenya Interest Coverage?

Express Kenya NAI:XPRS 42 Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss) as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates NAI:XPRS with a GF Score™ of 42/100 and a GF Value™ of KES2.57 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 814 Business Services companies, Express Kenya ranks worse than 122850% on this metric.

Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income by its Interest Expense. Express Kenya's Operating Income for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was KES-104.11 Mil. Express Kenya's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was KES-51.53 Mil. did not have earnings to cover the interest expense. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

The historical rank and industry rank for Express Kenya's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:


NAI:XPRS's Interest Coverage is not ranked *
in the Business Services industry.
Industry Median: 12.98
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Interest Coverage only.

Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.


Express Kenya  (NAI:XPRS) Interest Coverage Explanation

Ben Graham requires that a company has a minimum interest coverage of 5 with the companies he invested. If the interest coverage is less than 2, the company is burdened by debt. Any business slow or recession may drag the company into a situation where it cannot pay the interest on its debt.

Interest Coverage is an important factor when GuruFocus ranks a company's overage Financial Strength .


Express Kenya Interest Coverage Related Terms


Express Kenya Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Express Kenya's Interest Coverage 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.

Note: For Interest Coverage, "No debt" indicates no long-term debt. An indication of "No Debt" does not necessarily mean that the company has no long-term debt obligations; it could be due to missing data in the quarterly or annual report. Use caution when interpreting this information.

Express Kenya Interest Coverage Chart

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NAI:XPRS vs CTAS, CPRT, ULS: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, Express Kenya's Interest Coverage, along with its competitors' market caps and Interest Coverage 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.


Express Kenya Interest Coverage vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Express Kenya's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Express Kenya's Interest Coverage falls into.


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Express Kenya Interest Coverage Calculation

Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income (EBIT) by its Interest Expense:

If Interest Expense is negative and Operating Income is positive, then

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income /Interest Expense

Else if Interest Expense is negative and Operating Income is negative, then

The company did not have earnings to cover the interest expense.

Else if Interest Expense is 0 and Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation is 0, then

The company had no debt (1).


Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.

Express Kenya's Interest Coverage for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Here, for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025, Express Kenya's Interest Expense was KES-51.53 Mil. Its Operating Income was KES-104.11 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was KES475.90 Mil.

Express Kenya did not have earnings to cover the interest expense.

Express Kenya's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Here, for the six months ended in Dec. 2025, Express Kenya's Interest Expense was KES-51.53 Mil. Its Operating Income was KES-104.11 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was KES475.90 Mil.

Express Kenya did not have earnings to cover the interest expense.

* 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.

The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's Financial Strength is.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Interest Coverage →
What does a Interest Coverage of 0 (At Loss) mean?
Express Kenya (NAI:XPRS) has a Interest Coverage of 0 (At Loss) as of Dec. 2025. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Express Kenya and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Express Kenya ranks #999999 out of 814 companies in the Business Services industry.
Is Express Kenya's Interest Coverage too high?
Express Kenya's current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). Based on the distribution chart, Express Kenya ranks #999999 out of 814 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Express Kenya has a GF Score™ of 42/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Express Kenya's Interest Coverage compare to CTAS and CPRT?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Express Kenya ranks #999999 out of 814 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Express Kenya in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 12.98. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Interest Coverage for a Business Services company?
The median Interest Coverage among Business Services companies is 12.98, based on 814 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Interest Coverage significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Interest Coverage 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 Interest Coverage mean?
A high Interest Coverage can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Express Kenya and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Interest Coverage is 12.98 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Express Kenya's current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Express Kenya stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Express Kenya (NAI:XPRS) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is KES2.57, compared to a current price of KES7.18 — trading 179.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). Express Kenya's overall GF Score™ is 42/100 with 9 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Interest Coverage calculated?
Interest Coverage is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Express Kenya (NAI:XPRS), the current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss) 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 Express Kenya (NAI:XPRS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Express Kenya stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of KES7.18 is trading 179.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of KES2.57. GuruFocus considers Express Kenya to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for NAI:XPRS:

  • Interest Coverage: 0 (At Loss)
  • GF Value™: KES2.57 vs. price of KES7.18 (179.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 42/100 with 9 warning signs

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


Express Kenya Business Description

Address Road A, Off Enterprise Road, Industrial Area, P.O. Box 40433, Express House, Nairobi, KEN, 00100
Express Kenya PLC engages in the provision of clearing and forwarding services for both air and sea, as well as warehousing and logistics services. It operates through the following segments: Warehousing, and Real Estate. The Warehousing segment which accounts for the majority of revenue comprises the storage of customers' goods in the warehousing facility. The Real Estate segment consists of the development of properties. Geographically, the company operates only in Kenya.
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