BSHI (Boss Holdings) Interest Expense: $-0.12 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2009)

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What is Boss Holdings Interest Expense?

Boss Holdings BSHI -1.32% Interest Expense is $-0.12 Mil as of Dec. 2009.

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. Boss Holdings's interest expense for the three months ended in Dec. 2009 was $ 0.08 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2009 was $-0.12 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. Boss Holdings's Operating Income for the three months ended in Dec. 2009 was $ 1.07 Mil. Boss Holdings's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Dec. 2009 was $ 0.08 Mil. Boss Holdings 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.

Boss Holdings  (OTCPK:BSHI) 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.

Boss Holdings's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Dec. 2009 was $0.08 Mil. Its Operating Income for the three months ended in Dec. 2009 was $1.07 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the three months ended in Dec. 2009 was $0.52 Mil.

Boss Holdings's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2009 is calculated as

* 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.

Boss Holdings Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Boss Holdings'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.

Boss Holdings Interest Expense Chart

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Boss Holdings 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. 2009 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-0.12 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 $-0.12 Mil mean?
Boss Holdings (BSHI) has a Interest Expense of $-0.12 Mil as of Dec. 2009. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Boss Holdings and its competitors.
Is Boss Holdings' Interest Expense too high?
Boss Holdings' current Interest Expense is $-0.12 Mil.
How does Boss Holdings' Interest Expense compare to FORD?
Boss Holdings' Interest Expense of $-0.12 Mil can be compared against companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories 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 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
A good Interest Expense depends on the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories 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 Boss Holdings and its competitors. Boss Holdings's current Interest Expense is $-0.12 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Boss Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Boss Holdings (BSHI) has a current Interest Expense of $-0.12 Mil. The current Interest Expense is $-0.12 Mil. 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 Boss Holdings (BSHI), the current Interest Expense is $-0.12 Mil as of Dec. 2009. 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.

Boss Holdings Business Description

Address 1221 Page Street, Kewanee, IL, USA, 61443
Boss Holdings Inc and its subsidiaries are engaged in the import, marketing, and distribution of pet supplies and cell phone accessories, as well as custom imprinting of inflatable and other products for the advertising specialties industry. The company sells its products through distributors and manufacturer's representatives and by direct marketing to consumers through an e-commerce website. The three business segments: Pet Products, Promotional Products, and Tech Accessories. It generates a majority of its revenue from the Pet Products segment.