Australian Clinical Labs (ASX:ACL) Interest Expense: A$-3.3 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2025)

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ASX:ACL Australian Clinical Labs Ltd ASX:ACL
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What is Australian Clinical Labs Interest Expense?

Australian Clinical Labs ASX:ACL -0.83% 56 Interest Expense is A$-3.3 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates ASX:ACL with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of A$3.06 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. Australian Clinical Labs's interest expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was A$ -1.7 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was A$-3.3 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. Australian Clinical Labs's Operating Income for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was A$ 26.5 Mil. Australian Clinical Labs's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was A$ -1.7 Mil. Australian Clinical Labs's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 15.98. 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.


Australian Clinical Labs  (ASX:ACL) 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.

Australian Clinical Labs's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was A$-1.7 Mil. Its Operating Income for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was A$26.5 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was A$210.7 Mil.

Australian Clinical Labs's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*26.516/-1.659
=15.98

* 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.


Australian Clinical Labs Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Australian Clinical Labs'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.

Australian Clinical Labs Interest Expense Chart

Australian Clinical Labs Annual Data
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Interest Expense
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Australian Clinical Labs Semi-Annual Data
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Interest Expense Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -2.43 -2.43 -2.10 -1.68 -1.66
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Australian Clinical Labs 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 Dec. 2025 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was A$-3.3 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 A$-3.3 Mil mean?
Australian Clinical Labs (ASX:ACL) has a Interest Expense of A$-3.3 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Australian Clinical Labs and its competitors.
Is Australian Clinical Labs' Interest Expense too high?
Australian Clinical Labs' current Interest Expense is A$-3.3 Mil. Overall, Australian Clinical Labs has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Australian Clinical Labs' Interest Expense compare to TMO and DHR?
Australian Clinical Labs' Interest Expense of A$-3.3 Mil can be compared against companies in the Medical Diagnostics & Research 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 Medical Diagnostics & Research company?
A good Interest Expense depends on the Medical Diagnostics & Research 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 Australian Clinical Labs and its competitors. Australian Clinical Labs's current Interest Expense is A$-3.3 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Australian Clinical Labs stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Australian Clinical Labs (ASX:ACL) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$3.06, compared to a current price of A$2.38 — trading 22.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is A$-3.3 Mil. Australian Clinical Labs' overall GF Score™ is 56/100 with 5 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 Australian Clinical Labs (ASX:ACL), the current Interest Expense is A$-3.3 Mil 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 Australian Clinical Labs (ASX:ACL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Australian Clinical Labs stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of A$2.38 is trading 22.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of A$3.06. GuruFocus considers Australian Clinical Labs to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for ASX:ACL:

  • Interest Expense: A$-3.3 Mil
  • GF Value™: A$3.06 vs. price of A$2.38 (22.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 56/100 with 5 warning signs

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


Australian Clinical Labs Business Description

Address 1868-1892 Dandenong Road, Clayton, VIC, AUS, 3168
Australian Clinical Labs is Australia's third-largest private pathology provider. ACL earns almost its entire group revenue from pathology services in Australia, which are mostly earned via the publicly funded health Medicare system. ACL is well established in the states of Western Australia, South Australia, Victoria, and the Northern Territory.
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