Nickel Industries (ASX:NIC) Interest Expense: A$-213 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2025)


ASX:NIC Nickel Industries Ltd ASX:NIC
63 GF Score
Price A$0.94
GF Value A$0.73
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Nickel Industries Interest Expense?

Nickel Industries ASX:NIC -1.05% 63 Interest Expense is A$-213 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates ASX:NIC with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of A$0.73 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review.

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. Nickel Industries's interest expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was A$ -139 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was A$-213 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. Nickel Industries's Operating Income for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was A$ 39 Mil. Nickel Industries's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was A$ -139 Mil. Nickel Industries's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.28. 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.

Nickel Industries  (ASX:NIC) 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.

Nickel Industries's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was A$-139 Mil. Its Operating Income for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was A$39 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was A$1,659 Mil.

Nickel Industries'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*38.763/-138.635
=0.28

* 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. Nickel Industries Ltds earnings cannot cover its interest expense. If the situation continues, the company may have to issue more debt.

Nickel Industries Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Nickel Industries'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.

Nickel Industries Interest Expense Chart

Nickel Industries Annual Data
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Nickel Industries Semi-Annual Data
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Nickel Industries 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$-213 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$-213 Mil mean?
Nickel Industries (ASX:NIC) has a Interest Expense of A$-213 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Nickel Industries and its competitors.
Is Nickel Industries' Interest Expense too high?
Nickel Industries' current Interest Expense is A$-213 Mil. Overall, Nickel Industries has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nickel Industries' Interest Expense compare to competitors?
Nickel Industries' Interest Expense of A$-213 Mil can be compared against companies in the Metals & Mining 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 Metals & Mining company?
A good Interest Expense depends on the Metals & Mining 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 Nickel Industries and its competitors. Nickel Industries's current Interest Expense is A$-213 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nickel Industries stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nickel Industries (ASX:NIC) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$0.73, compared to a current price of A$0.94 — trading 28.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is A$-213 Mil. Nickel Industries' overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 10 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 Nickel Industries (ASX:NIC), the current Interest Expense is A$-213 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 Nickel Industries (ASX:NIC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nickel Industries stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of A$0.94 is trading 28.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of A$0.73. GuruFocus considers Nickel Industries to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for ASX:NIC:

  • Interest Expense: A$-213 Mil
  • GF Value™: A$0.73 vs. price of A$0.94 (28.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 63/100 with 10 warning signs

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

Nickel Industries Business Description

Other Exchanges NICMF:USANM5:Germany
Address 66 Hunter Street, Level 2, Sydney, NSW, AUS, 2000
Nickel Industries Ltd is engaged in acquiring, exploring, and developing nickel projects. The group has three segments: nickel ore mining in Indonesia, the RKEF projects in Indonesia and Singapore, and the HPAL projects in Indonesia. Its principal operations, located in Indonesia, are the Hengjaya Nickel, Oracle Nickel, and RKEF projects located within the Indonesia Morowali Industrial Park (IMIP), the Angel Nickel RKEF Project within the Indonesia Weda Bay Industrial Park (IWIP), and the Hengjaya Mine, a large tonnage, high grade nickel laterite deposit in proximity to the IMIP.
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