Companhia Siderurgica Nacional (BUE:SID) Interest Expense: ARS-1,043,305 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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BUE:SID Companhia Siderurgica Nacional BUE:SID
38 GF Score
Price ARS12,960.00
GF Value ARS28,071.76
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is Companhia Siderurgica Nacional Interest Expense?

Companhia Siderurgica Nacional BUE:SID +1.57% 38 Interest Expense is ARS-1,043,305 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates BUE:SID with a GF Score™ of 38/100 and a GF Value™ of ARS28,071.76 (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. Companhia Siderurgica Nacional's interest expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ARS -349,415 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was ARS-1,043,305 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. Companhia Siderurgica Nacional's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ARS 72,342 Mil. Companhia Siderurgica Nacional's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ARS -349,415 Mil. Companhia Siderurgica Nacional's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.21. 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.


Companhia Siderurgica Nacional  (BUE:SID) 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.

Companhia Siderurgica Nacional's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ARS-349,415 Mil. Its Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ARS72,342 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ARS11,282,726 Mil.

Companhia Siderurgica Nacional's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*72341.859/-349414.76
=0.21

* 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.


Companhia Siderurgica Nacional Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Companhia Siderurgica Nacional'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.

Companhia Siderurgica Nacional Interest Expense Chart

Companhia Siderurgica Nacional Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Interest Expense
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Companhia Siderurgica Nacional Quarterly Data
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Companhia Siderurgica Nacional 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 Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was ARS-1,043,305 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 ARS-1,043,305 Mil mean?
Companhia Siderurgica Nacional (BUE:SID) has a Interest Expense of ARS-1,043,305 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Companhia Siderurgica Nacional and its competitors.
Is Companhia Siderurgica Nacional's Interest Expense too high?
Companhia Siderurgica Nacional's current Interest Expense is ARS-1,043,305 Mil. Overall, Companhia Siderurgica Nacional has a GF Score™ of 38/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Companhia Siderurgica Nacional's Interest Expense compare to NUE and STLD?
Companhia Siderurgica Nacional's Interest Expense of ARS-1,043,305 Mil can be compared against companies in the Steel 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 Steel company?
A good Interest Expense depends on the Steel 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 Companhia Siderurgica Nacional and its competitors. Companhia Siderurgica Nacional's current Interest Expense is ARS-1,043,305 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Companhia Siderurgica Nacional stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Companhia Siderurgica Nacional (BUE:SID) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ARS28,071.76, compared to a current price of ARS12,960.00 — trading 53.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is ARS-1,043,305 Mil. Companhia Siderurgica Nacional's overall GF Score™ is 38/100 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 Companhia Siderurgica Nacional (BUE:SID), the current Interest Expense is ARS-1,043,305 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 Companhia Siderurgica Nacional (BUE:SID) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Companhia Siderurgica Nacional stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ARS12,960.00 is trading 53.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of ARS28,071.76. GuruFocus considers Companhia Siderurgica Nacional to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for BUE:SID:

  • Interest Expense: ARS-1,043,305 Mil
  • GF Value™: ARS28,071.76 vs. price of ARS12,960.00 (53.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 38/100 with 7 warning signs

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


Companhia Siderurgica Nacional Business Description

Address Avenue Brigadeiro Faria Lima, 3400, 20th Floor, Itaim Bibi, Sao Paulo, SP, BRA, 04538-132
Companhia Siderurgica Nacional is an integrated steel producer. together with its subsidiaries operates in five main business segments: Steel industry: production and marketing of flat and long steels; Mining: extraction, processing and marketing of iron ore, tin, limestone and dolomite; Cement: production and commercialization of bagged and bulk cement, in addition to aggregates, concrete, and other related products; Energy: generation and sale of energy from almost all renewable sources; and Logistics: participations port concessions and fleets of road transport vehicles. The group generates the majority of its revenue from the Steel industry segment. Geographically, it derives a majority of revenue from Asia.
38GF Score

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