Nine Entertainment Co. Holdings (ASX:NEC) Interest Expense: A$-31 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2025)


ASX:NEC Nine Entertainment Co. Holdings Ltd ASX:NEC
70 GF Score
Price A$0.91
GF Value A$1.33
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Nine Entertainment Co. Holdings Interest Expense?

Nine Entertainment Co. Holdings ASX:NEC +2.82% 70 Interest Expense is A$-31 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates ASX:NEC with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of A$1.33 (Possible Value Trap). 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. Nine Entertainment Co. Holdings's interest expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was A$ -7 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was A$-31 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. Nine Entertainment Co. Holdings's Operating Income for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was A$ 67 Mil. Nine Entertainment Co. Holdings's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was A$ -7 Mil. Nine Entertainment Co. Holdings's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 9.05. 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.

Nine Entertainment Co. Holdings  (ASX:NEC) 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.

Nine Entertainment Co. Holdings's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was A$-7 Mil. Its Operating Income for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was A$67 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was A$238 Mil.

Nine Entertainment Co. Holdings'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*67.389/-7.447
=9.05

* 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.

Nine Entertainment Co. Holdings Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Nine Entertainment Co. 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.

Nine Entertainment Co. Holdings Interest Expense Chart

Nine Entertainment Co. Holdings Annual Data
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Interest Expense
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Nine Entertainment Co. Holdings Semi-Annual Data
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Nine Entertainment Co. 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 Dec. 2025 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was A$-31 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$-31 Mil mean?
Nine Entertainment Co. Holdings (ASX:NEC) has a Interest Expense of A$-31 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Nine Entertainment Co. Holdings and its competitors.
Is Nine Entertainment Co. Holdings' Interest Expense too high?
Nine Entertainment Co. Holdings' current Interest Expense is A$-31 Mil. Overall, Nine Entertainment Co. Holdings has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nine Entertainment Co. Holdings' Interest Expense compare to NFLX and DIS?
Nine Entertainment Co. Holdings' Interest Expense of A$-31 Mil can be compared against companies in the Media - Diversified 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 Media - Diversified company?
A good Interest Expense depends on the Media - Diversified 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 Nine Entertainment Co. Holdings and its competitors. Nine Entertainment Co. Holdings's current Interest Expense is A$-31 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nine Entertainment Co. Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nine Entertainment Co. Holdings (ASX:NEC) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is A$1.33, compared to a current price of A$0.91 — trading 31.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is A$-31 Mil. Nine Entertainment Co. Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 70/100 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 Nine Entertainment Co. Holdings (ASX:NEC), the current Interest Expense is A$-31 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 Nine Entertainment Co. Holdings (ASX:NEC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nine Entertainment Co. Holdings stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of A$0.91 is trading 31.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of A$1.33. GuruFocus considers Nine Entertainment Co. Holdings to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for ASX:NEC:

  • Interest Expense: A$-31 Mil
  • GF Value™: A$1.33 vs. price of A$0.91 (31.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 70/100 with 6 warning signs

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

Nine Entertainment Co. Holdings Business Description

Other Exchanges NNMTF:USA
Address 1 Denison Street, Level 9, North Sydney, Sydney, NSW, AUS, 2060
Nine Entertainment is the largest media conglomerate in Australia. It operates Nine Network, a free-to-air TV network across five capital cities, as well as in a number of regional areas. It owns 9Now, a leading broadcast video on demand, or BVOD, business. Its publishing unit is the second-largest newspaper group in Australia with key mastheads such as Australian Financial Review, Sydney Morning Herald, and The Age. Nine also operates a leading domestic-owned subscription video on demand, or SVOD, business in Australia called Stan, and a talk-based radio network. In March 2026, Nine completed the purchase of outdoor advertising entity QMS Media for AUD 850 million.
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