AILTF (Argent Industrial) Interest Expense: $-0.7 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


AILTF Argent Industrial Ltd AILTF
57 GF Score
Price $2.30
GF Value $1.78
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Argent Industrial Interest Expense?

Argent Industrial AILTF 57 Interest Expense is $-0.7 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates AILTF with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.78 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. Argent Industrial's interest expense for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was $ -0.4 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $-0.7 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. Argent Industrial's Operating Income for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was $ 12.5 Mil. Argent Industrial's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was $ -0.4 Mil. Argent Industrial's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 35.02. 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.


Argent Industrial  (OTCPK:AILTF) 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.

Argent Industrial's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-0.4 Mil. Its Operating Income for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was $12.5 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was $5.4 Mil.

Argent Industrial'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*12.537/-0.358
=35.02

* 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.


Argent Industrial Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Argent Industrial'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.

Argent Industrial Interest Expense Chart

Argent Industrial Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Interest Expense
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Argent Industrial Semi-Annual Data
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Argent Industrial 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 semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-0.7 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 $-0.7 Mil mean?
Argent Industrial (AILTF) has a Interest Expense of $-0.7 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Argent Industrial and its competitors.
Is Argent Industrial's Interest Expense too high?
Argent Industrial's current Interest Expense is $-0.7 Mil. Overall, Argent Industrial has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Argent Industrial's Interest Expense compare to NUE and STLD?
Argent Industrial's Interest Expense of $-0.7 Mil can be compared against companies in the Steel 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 Steel company?
A good Interest Expense depends on the Steel 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 Argent Industrial and its competitors. Argent Industrial's current Interest Expense is $-0.7 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Argent Industrial stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Argent Industrial (AILTF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.78, compared to a current price of $2.30 — trading 29.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is $-0.7 Mil. Argent Industrial's overall GF Score™ is 57/100 with 6 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 Argent Industrial (AILTF), the current Interest Expense is $-0.7 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.

Is Argent Industrial (AILTF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Argent Industrial stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $2.30 is trading 29.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $1.78. GuruFocus considers Argent Industrial to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for AILTF:

  • Interest Expense: $-0.7 Mil
  • GF Value™: $1.78 vs. price of $2.30 (29.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 57/100 with 6 warning signs

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


Argent Industrial Business Description

Other Exchanges ART:South Africa
Address 8 Sinembe Crescent, Sinembe Park, First Floor, Ridge 63, PO Box 5108, La Lucia Ridge Office Estate, Durban, NL, ZAF, 4019
Argent Industrial Ltd is a holding company that derives its income from the manufacturing and trading of steel and steel-related products, and properties. The company is organized into three operating divisions, namely Manufacturing, Steel trading, and Properties. The Manufacturing segment consists of manufacturing branded consumer goods. The steel trading segment makes up ferrous steel, aluminum, and stainless steel products. Steel products are also traded internally to the group's manufacturing businesses. The group charges rent for the properties. The company generates a majority of its revenue from manufacturing businesses. Geographically, it derives a majority of its revenue from South Africa and has a presence in the rest of the world.
57GF Score

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