Perseus Mining (ASX:PRU) Interest Expense: A$-16 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2025)


ASX:PRU Perseus Mining Ltd ASX:PRU
92 GF Score
Price A$5.16
GF Value A$3.68
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Perseus Mining Interest Expense?

Perseus Mining ASX:PRU +0.19% 92 Interest Expense is A$-16 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates ASX:PRU with a GF Score™ of 92/100 and a GF Value™ of A$3.68 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review.

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. Perseus Mining's interest expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was A$ -9 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was A$-16 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. Perseus Mining's Operating Income for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was A$ 380 Mil. Perseus Mining's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was A$ -9 Mil. Perseus Mining's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 42.68. 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.

Perseus Mining  (ASX:PRU) 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.

Perseus Mining's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was A$-9 Mil. Its Operating Income for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was A$380 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was A$2 Mil.

Perseus Mining'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*380.297/-8.91
=42.68

* 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.

Good Sign:

Ben Graham prefers companies' interest coverage to be at least 5. Perseus Mining Ltd has enough cash to cover all of its debt. Its financial situation is stable.

Perseus Mining Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Perseus Mining'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.

Perseus Mining Interest Expense Chart

Perseus Mining Annual Data
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Perseus Mining Semi-Annual Data
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Perseus Mining 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$-16 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$-16 Mil mean?
Perseus Mining (ASX:PRU) has a Interest Expense of A$-16 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Perseus Mining and its competitors.
Is Perseus Mining's Interest Expense too high?
Perseus Mining's current Interest Expense is A$-16 Mil. Overall, Perseus Mining has a GF Score™ of 92/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Perseus Mining's Interest Expense compare to NEM and AU?
Perseus Mining's Interest Expense of A$-16 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 Perseus Mining and its competitors. Perseus Mining's current Interest Expense is A$-16 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Perseus Mining stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Perseus Mining (ASX:PRU) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$3.68, compared to a current price of A$5.16 — trading 40.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is A$-16 Mil. Perseus Mining's overall GF Score™ is 92/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Perseus Mining (ASX:PRU), the current Interest Expense is A$-16 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 Perseus Mining (ASX:PRU) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Perseus Mining stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of A$5.16 is trading 40.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of A$3.68. GuruFocus considers Perseus Mining to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for ASX:PRU:

  • Interest Expense: A$-16 Mil
  • GF Value™: A$3.68 vs. price of A$5.16 (40.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 92/100 with 1 warning sign

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

Perseus Mining Business Description

Address 437 Roberts Road, Level 2, Subiaco, Perth, WA, AUS, 6008
Perseus is an Australia-based gold miner. It sold around 490,000 ounces of gold in fiscal 2025 from its three majority-owned mines in West Africa. Founded in 2004, Perseus bought all three of its operating mines originally as exploration licenses or development projects. Its 90%-owned Edikan mine in Ghana achieved first gold in 2011, with 86%-owned Sissingue and 90%-owned Yaoure in Ivory Coast following in 2018 and 2020, respectively. The company also purchased its 80%-owned Nyanzaga gold development in Tanzania in fiscal 2024. It had about a decade of reserves at end fiscal 2025. We forecast it sells about 500,000 ounces of gold in fiscal 2030.
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