Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. IPH's interest expense for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was A$ -13.2 Mil.
Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was A$-23.1 Mil.
Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income(EBIT) by its Interest Expense. IPH's Operating Income for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was A$ 67.2 Mil. IPH's Interest Expense for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was A$ -13.2 Mil.
IPH's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 5.09.
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.
IPH (ASX:IPH) 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.
* 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.
IPH Interest Expense Historical Data
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The historical data trend for IPH'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.
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$-23.1 Mil.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
IPH (ASX:IPH) has a Interest Expense of A$-23.1 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on IPH and its competitors.
Is IPH's Interest Expense too high?
IPH's current Interest Expense is A$-23.1 Mil. Overall, IPH has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does IPH's Interest Expense compare to CTAS and CPRT?
IPH's Interest Expense of A$-23.1 Mil can be compared against companies in the Business Services 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 Business Services company?
A good Interest Expense depends on the Business Services 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 IPH and its competitors. IPH's current Interest Expense is A$-23.1 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is IPH stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, IPH (ASX:IPH) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is A$7.13, compared to a current price of A$3.75 — trading 47.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is A$-23.1 Mil. IPH's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 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 IPH (ASX:IPH), the current Interest Expense is A$-23.1 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 IPH (ASX:IPH) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, IPH stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of A$3.75 is trading 47.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of A$7.13.
GuruFocus considers IPH to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for ASX:IPH:
Interest Expense: A$-23.1 Mil
GF Value™: A$7.13 vs. price of A$3.75 (47.4% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:IPH stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
IPH provides intellectual property services through its subsidiaries: Spruson and Ferguson, Smart & Biggar, Robic, Pizzeys, Griffith Hack, Applied Marks, and AJ Park. These services include patent filing, prosecution, enforcement, management, design, trademarks, and more. The company's diverse client base comprises multinationals, public-sector research organizations, and local businesses across industries such as healthcare, finance, engineering, and technology. Revenue streams mainly consist of professional fees (fixed) and volume-based fees (linked to the quantity of work performed). About 70% of revenue is derived from pre-existing work in the system, while 30% comes from new patent applications.
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