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Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. Central Retail PCL's interest expense for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ฿ -783 Mil.
Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was ฿-3,554 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. Central Retail PCL's Operating Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ฿ -269 Mil. Central Retail PCL's Interest Expense for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ฿ -783 Mil.
Central Retail PCL 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.
Central Retail PCL (BKK:CRC) 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.
Central Retail PCL's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as
Central Retail PCL 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.
Central Retail PCL Interest Expense Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Central Retail PCL'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.
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 Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was ฿-3,554 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.
Central Retail PCL (BKK:CRC) has a Interest Expense of ฿-3,554 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Central Retail PCL and its competitors.
Is Central Retail PCL's Interest Expense too high?
Central Retail PCL's current Interest Expense is ฿-3,554 Mil. Overall, Central Retail PCL has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Central Retail PCL's Interest Expense compare to DDS and M?
Central Retail PCL's Interest Expense of ฿-3,554 Mil can be compared against companies in the Retail - Cyclical 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
A good Interest Expense depends on the Retail - Cyclical 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 Central Retail PCL and its competitors. Central Retail PCL's current Interest Expense is ฿-3,554 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Central Retail PCL stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Central Retail PCL (BKK:CRC) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ฿30.56, compared to a current price of ฿23.30 — trading 23.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is ฿-3,554 Mil. Central Retail PCL's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 9 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 Central Retail PCL (BKK:CRC), the current Interest Expense is ฿-3,554 Mil as of Mar. 2026. 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 Central Retail PCL (BKK:CRC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Central Retail PCL stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ฿23.30 is trading 23.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of ฿30.56.
GuruFocus considers Central Retail PCL to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for BKK:CRC:
Interest Expense: ฿-3,554 Mil
GF Value™: ฿30.56 vs. price of ฿23.30 (23.8% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BKK:CRC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Central Retail Corp PCL is a multi-format and multi-category retailing platform in Thailand. It is a pioneer in omnichannel retailing in Thailand, complementing its retail store network and merchandise offerings with positions among store-based retailers in online traffic. The company operates under a diverse slate of retail banners divided into three segments: Hardline, Food Products, and Fashion. The majority is generated from Food Products. Geographically, the majority of revenue is from Thailand, and also has its presence in Italy, Vietnam, and Others.
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