Lecico EgyptE (CAI:LCSW) Interest Expense: E£-397 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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CAI:LCSW Lecico Egypt SAE CAI:LCSW
78 GF Score
Price E£35.00
GF Value E£32.31
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 8 Warning Signs
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What is Lecico EgyptE Interest Expense?

Lecico EgyptE CAI:LCSW +8.70% 78 Interest Expense is E£-397 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates CAI:LCSW with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of E£32.31 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review.

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. Lecico EgyptE's interest expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was E£ -95 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was E£-397 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. Lecico EgyptE's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was E£ 149 Mil. Lecico EgyptE's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was E£ -95 Mil. Lecico EgyptE's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.56. 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.

Lecico EgyptE  (CAI:LCSW) 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.

Lecico EgyptE's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was E£-95 Mil. Its Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was E£149 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was E£319 Mil.

Lecico EgyptE'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*148.853/-95.119
=1.56

* 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.

Lecico EgyptE Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Lecico EgyptE'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.

Lecico EgyptE Interest Expense Chart

Lecico EgyptE Annual Data
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Interest Expense
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Lecico EgyptE Quarterly Data
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CAI:LCSW
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Lecico Egypt SAE CAI:LCSW
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Lecico EgyptE 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 E£-397 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 E£-397 Mil mean?
Lecico EgyptE (CAI:LCSW) has a Interest Expense of E£-397 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Lecico EgyptE and its competitors.
Is Lecico EgyptE's Interest Expense too high?
Lecico EgyptE's current Interest Expense is E£-397 Mil. Overall, Lecico EgyptE has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lecico EgyptE's Interest Expense compare to TT and JCI?
Lecico EgyptE's Interest Expense of E£-397 Mil can be compared against companies in the Construction 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 Construction company?
A good Interest Expense depends on the Construction 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 Lecico EgyptE and its competitors. Lecico EgyptE's current Interest Expense is E£-397 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lecico EgyptE stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lecico EgyptE (CAI:LCSW) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is E£32.31, compared to a current price of E£35.00 — trading 8.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is E£-397 Mil. Lecico EgyptE's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 8 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 Lecico EgyptE (CAI:LCSW), the current Interest Expense is E£-397 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 Lecico EgyptE (CAI:LCSW) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lecico EgyptE stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of E£35.00 is trading 8.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of E£32.31. GuruFocus considers Lecico EgyptE to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for CAI:LCSW:

  • Interest Expense: E£-397 Mil
  • GF Value™: E£32.31 vs. price of E£35.00 (8.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 78/100 with 8 warning signs

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

Lecico EgyptE Business Description

Address PO Box 358, Alexandria, EGY
Lecico Egypt SAE is engaged in the production of sanitary ware, tiles, and Brassware. Its products include suites, toilets, washbasins, bidets, and urinals. The company manufactures a range of internationally certified sanitary ware products sold both under the Lecico brand and for other manufacturers and customers under their brands. It also produces a wide range of ceramic wall and floor tiles that are sold principally in Egypt and Lebanon and also exports its products to regions like the Middle East, Europe, Germany, and others. The reportable segments of the company are; Sanitary ware which derives key revenue, the Tile segment, and the Brassware segment. Geographically, it operates in Egypt, Lebanon and Others.
78GF Score

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