Sandfire Resources (ASX:SFR) Interest Expense: A$-76 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2025)


ASX:SFR Sandfire Resources Ltd ASX:SFR
87 GF Score
Price A$19.34
GF Value A$14.85
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Sandfire Resources Interest Expense?

Sandfire Resources ASX:SFR +3.92% 87 Interest Expense is A$-76 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates ASX:SFR with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of A$14.85 (Modestly Overvalued). 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. Sandfire Resources's interest expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was A$ -18 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was A$-76 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. Sandfire Resources's Operating Income for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was A$ 237 Mil. Sandfire Resources's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was A$ -18 Mil. Sandfire Resources's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 12.90. 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.

Sandfire Resources  (ASX:SFR) 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.

Sandfire Resources's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was A$-18 Mil. Its Operating Income for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was A$237 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was A$194 Mil.

Sandfire Resources'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*236.931/-18.364
=12.90

* 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.

Sandfire Resources Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Sandfire Resources'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.

Sandfire Resources Interest Expense Chart

Sandfire Resources Annual Data
Trend Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
Interest Expense
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Sandfire Resources Semi-Annual Data
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Sandfire Resources 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$-76 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$-76 Mil mean?
Sandfire Resources (ASX:SFR) has a Interest Expense of A$-76 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Sandfire Resources and its competitors.
Is Sandfire Resources' Interest Expense too high?
Sandfire Resources' current Interest Expense is A$-76 Mil. Overall, Sandfire Resources has a GF Score™ of 87/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sandfire Resources' Interest Expense compare to SCCO and FCX?
Sandfire Resources' Interest Expense of A$-76 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 Sandfire Resources and its competitors. Sandfire Resources's current Interest Expense is A$-76 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sandfire Resources stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sandfire Resources (ASX:SFR) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$14.85, compared to a current price of A$19.34 — trading 30.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is A$-76 Mil. Sandfire Resources' overall GF Score™ is 87/100 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 Sandfire Resources (ASX:SFR), the current Interest Expense is A$-76 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 Sandfire Resources (ASX:SFR) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sandfire Resources stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of A$19.34 is trading 30.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of A$14.85. GuruFocus considers Sandfire Resources to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for ASX:SFR:

  • Interest Expense: A$-76 Mil
  • GF Value™: A$14.85 vs. price of A$19.34 (30.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 87/100 with 6 warning signs

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

Sandfire Resources Business Description

Other Exchanges SFRRF:USAS2Z:Germany
Address 10 Kings Park Road, Level 2, West Perth, Perth, WA, AUS, 6005
Sandfire Resources Ltd is a copper-focused mineral exploration and development company. The company's operating segments include DeGrussa Copper operations, MATSA Copper Operations, Black Butte Copper Project, Motheo Copper Operations, and Exploration and Other. It derives key revenue from the MATSA Copper Operations segment, which consists of the Minas de Aguas Tenidas (MATSA) polymetallic mining complex in Spain and exploration and evaluation activities in Spain and Portugal. The operations comprise three underground mines and a central processing facility. The mines generate revenue from the sale of copper, zinc, and lead concentrates containing a silver by-product. Geographically, the company generates maximum revenue from Spain, followed by China, Sweden, Malaysia, and other regions.
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