Union Coop (DFM:UNIONCOOP) Interest Expense: د.إ-21 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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DFM:UNIONCOOP Union Coop DFM:UNIONCOOP
73 GF Score
Price د.إ2.23
GF Value د.إ2.77
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 1 Warning Sign
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What is Union Coop Interest Expense?

Union Coop DFM:UNIONCOOP +0.90% 73 Interest Expense is د.إ-21 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates DFM:UNIONCOOP with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of د.إ2.77 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review.

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. Union Coop's interest expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was د.إ -6 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was د.إ-21 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. Union Coop's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was د.إ 111 Mil. Union Coop's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was د.إ -6 Mil. Union Coop's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 19.60. 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.

Union Coop  (DFM:UNIONCOOP) 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.

Union Coop's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was د.إ-6 Mil. Its Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was د.إ111 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was د.إ538 Mil.

Union Coop'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*110.961/-5.66
=19.60

* 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.

Union Coop Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Union Coop'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.

Union Coop Interest Expense Chart

Union Coop Annual Data
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Interest Expense
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Union Coop Quarterly Data
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Union Coop 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 د.إ-21 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 د.إ-21 Mil mean?
Union Coop (DFM:UNIONCOOP) has a Interest Expense of د.إ-21 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Union Coop and its competitors.
Is Union Coop's Interest Expense too high?
Union Coop's current Interest Expense is د.إ-21 Mil. Overall, Union Coop has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Union Coop's Interest Expense compare to DDS and M?
Union Coop's Interest Expense of د.إ-21 Mil can be compared against companies in the Retail - Cyclical 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
A good Interest Expense depends on the Retail - Cyclical 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 Union Coop and its competitors. Union Coop's current Interest Expense is د.إ-21 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Union Coop stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Union Coop (DFM:UNIONCOOP) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is د.إ2.77, compared to a current price of د.إ2.23 — trading 19.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is د.إ-21 Mil. Union Coop's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Union Coop (DFM:UNIONCOOP), the current Interest Expense is د.إ-21 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 Union Coop (DFM:UNIONCOOP) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Union Coop stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of د.إ2.23 is trading 19.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of د.إ2.77. GuruFocus considers Union Coop to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for DFM:UNIONCOOP:

  • Interest Expense: د.إ-21 Mil
  • GF Value™: د.إ2.77 vs. price of د.إ2.23 (19.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 73/100 with 1 warning sign

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

Union Coop Business Description

Address The Tripoli Street, Al Warqa - 3, Dubai, ARE
Union Coop is engaged in establishing and managing hypermarkets in the United Arab Emirates. The company has several branches, and owns shopping centers namely; Al Warqa City Mall, Etihad Mall, Al Barsha Mall, Al Barsha South Mall ,Nad Al Hamar Center ,Al Nahda ,Motor City and Silicon Oasis. The company has also launched a chain of stores under the name of Coop, representing new concepts of shopping, as it includes outlets in addition to one branch of the Mini Coop chain, and Union Coop is the first consumer cooperative in the Middle East to include the concept of smart shopping. The company has three business segments that include retail, e-commerce, and real estate segment. It earns the majority of its revenue from the retail segment.
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