Paragon Care (ASX:PGC) Interest Expense: A$-30 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2025)

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ASX:PGC Paragon Care Ltd ASX:PGC
52 GF Score
Price A$0.14
GF Value A$0.40
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is Paragon Care Interest Expense?

Paragon Care ASX:PGC 52 Interest Expense is A$-30 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates ASX:PGC with a GF Score™ of 52/100 and a GF Value™ of A$0.40 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review.

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. Paragon Care's interest expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was A$ -16 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was A$-30 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. Paragon Care's Operating Income for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was A$ -21 Mil. Paragon Care's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was A$ -16 Mil. Paragon Care did not have earnings to cover the interest expense. 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.

Paragon Care  (ASX:PGC) 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.

Paragon Care's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was A$-16 Mil. Its Operating Income for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was A$-21 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was A$153 Mil.

Paragon Care's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Paragon Care did not have earnings to cover the interest expense.

* 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.

Paragon Care Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Paragon Care'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.

Paragon Care Interest Expense Chart

Paragon Care Annual Data
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Paragon Care Semi-Annual Data
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ASX:PGC
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Paragon Care Ltd ASX:PGC
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Paragon Care 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$-30 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$-30 Mil mean?
Paragon Care (ASX:PGC) has a Interest Expense of A$-30 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Paragon Care and its competitors.
Is Paragon Care's Interest Expense too high?
Paragon Care's current Interest Expense is A$-30 Mil. Overall, Paragon Care has a GF Score™ of 52/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Paragon Care's Interest Expense compare to MCK and CAH?
Paragon Care's Interest Expense of A$-30 Mil can be compared against companies in the Medical Distribution 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 Distribution company?
A good Interest Expense depends on the Medical Distribution 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 Paragon Care and its competitors. Paragon Care's current Interest Expense is A$-30 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Paragon Care stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Paragon Care (ASX:PGC) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is A$0.40, compared to a current price of A$0.14 — trading 65% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is A$-30 Mil. Paragon Care's overall GF Score™ is 52/100 with 7 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 Paragon Care (ASX:PGC), the current Interest Expense is A$-30 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 Paragon Care (ASX:PGC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Paragon Care stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of A$0.14 is trading 65% below its estimated GF Value™ of A$0.40. GuruFocus considers Paragon Care to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for ASX:PGC:

  • Interest Expense: A$-30 Mil
  • GF Value™: A$0.40 vs. price of A$0.14 (65% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 52/100 with 7 warning signs

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

Paragon Care Business Description

Other Exchanges PXS:Germany
Address 77-97 Ricketts Road, Mount Waverley, Melbourne, VIC, AUS, 3149
Paragon Care Ltd is a medical device company. The company provides medical equipment, devices, and consumables medical products to the healthcare market. The company provides solutions to various healthcare markets, aged care, and veterinary markets. The group is organized into two operating segments: ParagonCare and CH2 Holdings and the majority of its revenues are generated from the CH2 Holdings segment engaged in the distribution of pharmaceuticals, medical consumables, nutritional, and over-the-counter products to the healthcare market.
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