Lulu Retail Holdings (ADX:LULU) Interest Expense: د.إ-590 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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ADX:LULU Lulu Retail Holdings PLC ADX:LULU
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What is Lulu Retail Holdings Interest Expense?

Lulu Retail Holdings ADX:LULU -1.02% 19 Interest Expense is د.إ-590 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates ADX:LULU with a GF Score™ of 19/100. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. Lulu Retail Holdings's interest expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was د.إ -154 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was د.إ-590 Mil.

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. Lulu Retail Holdings's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was د.إ 395 Mil. Lulu Retail Holdings's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was د.إ -154 Mil. Lulu Retail Holdings's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.57. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is. Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.

Lulu Retail Holdings  (ADX:LULU) Interest Expense Explanation

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. The higher, the better.

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

Lulu Retail Holdings's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was د.إ-154 Mil. Its Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was د.إ395 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was د.إ6,993 Mil.

Lulu Retail Holdings's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*395.381/-153.672
=2.57

* 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.

Warning Sign:

Ben Graham prefers companies' interest coverage to be at least 5. Lulu Retail Holdings PLC interest coverage is 2.22, which is low.

Lulu Retail Holdings Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Lulu Retail Holdings's Interest Expense 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.

Lulu Retail Holdings Interest Expense Chart

Lulu Retail Holdings Annual Data
Trend Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Interest Expense
-635.92 -855.62 -948.18 -579.68 -583.41

Lulu Retail Holdings Quarterly Data
Dec21 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Interest Expense Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -145.08 -150.76 -154.61 -130.98 -153.67
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Lulu Retail Holdings Interest Expense Calculation

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money.

Interest Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was د.إ-590 Mil.

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Interest Expense →
What does a Interest Expense of د.إ-590 Mil mean?
Lulu Retail Holdings (ADX:LULU) has a Interest Expense of د.إ-590 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Lulu Retail Holdings and its competitors.
Is Lulu Retail Holdings' Interest Expense too high?
Lulu Retail Holdings' current Interest Expense is د.إ-590 Mil. Overall, Lulu Retail Holdings has a GF Score™ of 19/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lulu Retail Holdings' Interest Expense compare to DDS and M?
Lulu Retail Holdings' Interest Expense of د.إ-590 Mil can be compared against companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Interest Expense for a Retail - Cyclical company?
A good Interest Expense depends on the Retail - Cyclical industry context. However, Interest Expense 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 Expense mean?
A high Interest Expense can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Lulu Retail Holdings and its competitors. Lulu Retail Holdings's current Interest Expense is د.إ-590 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lulu Retail Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Lulu Retail Holdings (ADX:LULU) has a current Interest Expense of د.إ-590 Mil. The current Interest Expense is د.إ-590 Mil. Lulu Retail Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 19/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Interest Expense calculated?
Interest Expense is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Lulu Retail Holdings (ADX:LULU), the current Interest Expense is د.إ-590 Mil 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.

Lulu Retail Holdings Business Description

Address Abu Dhabi Global Market Square, P.O Box 2405, 24, Al Sila Towers, Al Maryah Island, Abu Dhabi, ARE
Lulu Retail Holdings PLC is a full-line retailer with stores in all GCC countries (pan-GCC retailer) by selling space, with sales (retail sales value), and the number of stores. The Group operates retail stores under the LuLu brand in the UAE, the KSA, Oman, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, and other countries. It has an omnichannel presence in the form of three formats of brick-and-mortar stores catering to various shopping occasions: hypermarkets (one-stop shop), express stores (everyday shopping), and mini markets (grab and go). Additionally, the Group has an e-commerce presence through its website and mobile application, supported by a partnership with Amazon in the UAE. Its reportable segments are: UAE, which generates the maximum revenue, Qatar, KSA, Oman, and Kuwait.
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