Nation Media Group (DAR:NMG) Interest Expense: TZS-507 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2025)

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DAR:NMG Nation Media Group PLC DAR:NMG
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Price TZS270.00
GF Value TZS279.29
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What is Nation Media Group Interest Expense?

Nation Media Group DAR:NMG 100 Interest Expense is TZS-507 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates DAR:NMG with a GF Score™ of 100/100 and a GF Value™ of TZS279.29. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. Nation Media Group's interest expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was TZS -507 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was TZS-507 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. Nation Media Group's Operating Income for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was TZS -14,234 Mil. Nation Media Group's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was TZS -507 Mil. Nation Media Group 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.


Nation Media Group  (DAR:NMG) 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.

Nation Media Group's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was TZS-507 Mil. Its Operating Income for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was TZS-14,234 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was TZS1,948 Mil.

Nation Media Group's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Nation Media Group 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.


Nation Media Group Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Nation Media Group'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.

Nation Media Group Interest Expense Chart

Nation Media Group Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Interest Expense
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Nation Media Group Semi-Annual Data
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Nation Media Group Interest Expense Calculation

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money.

For stock reported annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Interest Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was TZS-507 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 TZS-507 Mil mean?
Nation Media Group (DAR:NMG) has a Interest Expense of TZS-507 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Nation Media Group and its competitors.
Is Nation Media Group's Interest Expense too high?
Nation Media Group's current Interest Expense is TZS-507 Mil. Overall, Nation Media Group has a GF Score™ of 100/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nation Media Group's Interest Expense compare to NFLX and DIS?
Nation Media Group's Interest Expense of TZS-507 Mil can be compared against companies in the Media - Diversified 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 Media - Diversified company?
A good Interest Expense depends on the Media - Diversified 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 Nation Media Group and its competitors. Nation Media Group's current Interest Expense is TZS-507 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nation Media Group stock overvalued right now?
Nation Media Group (DAR:NMG) has a current Interest Expense of TZS-507 Mil. The stock's GF Value™ is TZS279.29, compared to a current price of TZS270.00 — trading 3.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is TZS-507 Mil. Nation Media Group's overall GF Score™ is 100/100 with 3 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 Nation Media Group (DAR:NMG), the current Interest Expense is TZS-507 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 Nation Media Group (DAR:NMG) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nation Media Group stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of TZS270.00 is trading 3.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of TZS279.29.

Key valuation signals for DAR:NMG:

  • Interest Expense: TZS-507 Mil
  • GF Value™: TZS279.29 vs. price of TZS270.00 (3.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 100/100 with 3 warning signs

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


Nation Media Group Business Description

Other Exchanges NMG:Kenya
Address Kimathi Street, P. O Box 49010, Nation Centre, Nairobi, KEN, 00100
Nation Media Group PLC is an independent media house in East and Central Africa with operations in print, broadcast and digital media which attract and serve unparalleled audiences across East Africa. It is engaged in the publication, printing and distribution of newspapers, radio and television broadcasting and digital online products, in the East African countries of Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda and Tanzania. Its segment include Newspapers and Digital incorporating sale of newspapers, advertisements published in the newspapers, advertisements in the digital platforms and subscriptions of e-paper, and Broadcasting incorporating advertisements and other content aired on television and radio. The majority of revenue is derived from Newspapers and Digital segment.
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