CTOBF (China Tobacco International (HK) Co) Interest Expense: $-22 Mil (TTM As of Jun. 2026)

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CTOBF China Tobacco International (HK) Co Ltd CTOBF
88 GF Score
Price $2.05
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What is China Tobacco International (HK) Co Interest Expense?

China Tobacco International (HK) Co CTOBF 88 Interest Expense is $-22 Mil as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates CTOBF with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.93. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. China Tobacco International (HK) Co's interest expense for the six months ended in Jun. 2026 was $ -10 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $-22 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 Tobacco International (HK) Co's Operating Income for the six months ended in Jun. 2026 was $ 99 Mil. China Tobacco International (HK) Co's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Jun. 2026 was $ 0 Mil. China Tobacco International (HK) Co's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 9.65. 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 Tobacco International (HK) Co  (OTCPK:CTOBF) 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 Tobacco International (HK) Co's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Jun. 2026 was $0 Mil. Its Operating Income for the six months ended in Jun. 2026 was $99 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the six months ended in Jun. 2026 was $4 Mil.

China Tobacco International (HK) Co's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as

GuruFocus does not calculate China Tobacco International (HK) Co's interest coverage with the available data.

* 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.

China Tobacco International (HK) Co Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for China Tobacco International (HK) 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 Tobacco International (HK) Co Interest Expense Chart

China Tobacco International (HK) Co Annual Data
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China Tobacco International (HK) Co Semi-Annual Data
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China Tobacco International (HK) 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 Jun. 2026 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-22 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 $-22 Mil mean?
China Tobacco International (HK) Co (CTOBF) has a Interest Expense of $-22 Mil as of Jun. 2026. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on China Tobacco International (HK) Co and its competitors.
Is China Tobacco International (HK) Co's Interest Expense too high?
China Tobacco International (HK) Co's current Interest Expense is $-22 Mil. Overall, China Tobacco International (HK) Co has a GF Score™ of 88/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China Tobacco International (HK) Co's Interest Expense compare to PM and MO?
China Tobacco International (HK) Co's Interest Expense of $-22 Mil can be compared against companies in the Tobacco Products 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 Tobacco Products company?
A good Interest Expense depends on the Tobacco Products 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 Tobacco International (HK) Co and its competitors. China Tobacco International (HK) Co's current Interest Expense is $-22 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China Tobacco International (HK) Co stock overvalued right now?
China Tobacco International (HK) Co (CTOBF) has a current Interest Expense of $-22 Mil. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.93, compared to a current price of $2.05 — trading 6.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is $-22 Mil. China Tobacco International (HK) Co's overall GF Score™ is 88/100 with 2 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 Tobacco International (HK) Co (CTOBF), the current Interest Expense is $-22 Mil as of Jun. 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 China Tobacco International (HK) Co (CTOBF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Tobacco International (HK) Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $2.05 is trading 6.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $1.93.

Key valuation signals for CTOBF:

  • Interest Expense: $-22 Mil
  • GF Value™: $1.93 vs. price of $2.05 (6.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 88/100 with 2 warning signs

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

China Tobacco International (HK) Co Business Description

Other Exchanges 06055:Hong Kong
Address 18 Hung Luen Road, China Life Center, Room 1002, 10th Floor, Tower A, One Harbour Gate, Hung Hom, Kowloon, Hong Kong, HKG
China Tobacco International (HK) Co Ltd is engaged in the tobacco business. It operates through various segments namely the Tobacco Leaf Products Export Business, the Tobacco Leaf Product Import Business, the Cigarettes Export Business, the New Tobacco Product Export Business, and the Brazil Operation Business. The company's geographical segments are China (excluding the SARs), Indonesia, Korea, Hong Kong, Philippines, Vietnam, Brazil, Belgium, Poland, Paraguay, Egypt, and others, of which it derives maximum revenue from the PRC. It earns maximum revenue from the Tobacco Leaf Product Import Business.
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