CBUMY (China National Building Material Co) Interest Expense: $-689 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2025)


CBUMY China National Building Material Co Ltd CBUMY
70 GF Score
Price $29.97
GF Value $23.98
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is China National Building Material Co Interest Expense?

China National Building Material Co CBUMY 70 Interest Expense is $-689 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates CBUMY with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of $23.98 (Modestly Overvalued). 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. China National Building Material Co's interest expense for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was $ -225 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $-689 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. China National Building Material Co's Operating Income for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was $ -877 Mil. China National Building Material Co's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was $ -225 Mil. China National Building Material Co 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.

China National Building Material Co  (OTCPK:CBUMY) 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.

China National Building Material Co's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was $-225 Mil. Its Operating Income for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was $-877 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was $14,816 Mil.

China National Building Material Co's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

China National Building Material Co 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.

Warning Sign:

Ben Graham prefers companies' interest coverage to be at least 5. China National Building Material Co Ltds earnings cannot cover its interest expense. If the situation continues, the company may have to issue more debt.

China National Building Material Co Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for China National Building Material Co'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.

China National Building Material Co Interest Expense Chart

China National Building Material Co Annual Data
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China National Building Material Co 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 quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-689 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 $-689 Mil mean?
China National Building Material Co (CBUMY) has a Interest Expense of $-689 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on China National Building Material Co and its competitors.
Is China National Building Material Co's Interest Expense too high?
China National Building Material Co's current Interest Expense is $-689 Mil. Overall, China National Building Material Co has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China National Building Material Co's Interest Expense compare to CRH and VMC?
China National Building Material Co's Interest Expense of $-689 Mil can be compared against companies in the Building Materials 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 Building Materials company?
A good Interest Expense depends on the Building Materials 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 China National Building Material Co and its competitors. China National Building Material Co's current Interest Expense is $-689 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China National Building Material Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China National Building Material Co (CBUMY) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $23.98, compared to a current price of $29.97 — trading 25% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is $-689 Mil. China National Building Material Co's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 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 China National Building Material Co (CBUMY), the current Interest Expense is $-689 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 China National Building Material Co (CBUMY) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China National Building Material Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $29.97 is trading 25% above its estimated GF Value™ of $23.98. GuruFocus considers China National Building Material Co to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for CBUMY:

  • Interest Expense: $-689 Mil
  • GF Value™: $23.98 vs. price of $29.97 (25% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 70/100 with 8 warning signs

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

China National Building Material Co Business Description

Address No. 17 Fuxing Road, 21st Floor, Tower 2 (Building B), Guohai Plaza, Haidian District, Beijing, CHN, 100036
China National Building Material Co Ltd. is a state-owned building material holding company. It has three reportable segments: Basic building materials segment, New materials segment, and Engineering technology service segment. The company's majority of revenue is from the Basic building materials segment. Geographically, the company operates in the PRC, Asia, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, the Americas, and other regions, with the maximum revenue from the PRC and Africa.
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