Reckitt Benckiser (Bangladesh) (DHA:RECKITTBEN) Interest Expense: BDT-6 Mil (TTM As of Sep. 2025)

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DHA:RECKITTBEN Reckitt Benckiser (Bangladesh) PLC DHA:RECKITTBEN
70 GF Score
Price BDT3,272.20
GF Value BDT5,362.23
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is Reckitt Benckiser (Bangladesh) Interest Expense?

Reckitt Benckiser (Bangladesh) DHA:RECKITTBEN -0.63% 70 Interest Expense is BDT-6 Mil as of Sep. 2025. GuruFocus rates DHA:RECKITTBEN with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of BDT5,362.23 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review.

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. Reckitt Benckiser (Bangladesh)'s interest expense for the three months ended in Sep. 2025 was BDT -7 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Sep. 2025 was BDT-6 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. Reckitt Benckiser (Bangladesh)'s Operating Income for the three months ended in Sep. 2025 was BDT 336 Mil. Reckitt Benckiser (Bangladesh)'s Interest Expense for the three months ended in Sep. 2025 was BDT -7 Mil. Reckitt Benckiser (Bangladesh)'s Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 was 45.76. 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.


Reckitt Benckiser (Bangladesh)  (DHA:RECKITTBEN) 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.

Reckitt Benckiser (Bangladesh)'s Interest Expense for the three months ended in Sep. 2025 was BDT-7 Mil. Its Operating Income for the three months ended in Sep. 2025 was BDT336 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the three months ended in Sep. 2025 was BDT156 Mil.

Reckitt Benckiser (Bangladesh)'s Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 is calculated as

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Sep. 2025 )/Interest Expense (Q: Sep. 2025 )
=-1*336.412/-7.351
=45.76

* 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.

Good Sign:

Ben Graham prefers companies' interest coverage to be at least 5. Reckitt Benckiser (Bangladesh) PLC has enough cash to cover all of its debt. Its financial situation is stable.


Reckitt Benckiser (Bangladesh) Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Reckitt Benckiser (Bangladesh)'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.

Reckitt Benckiser (Bangladesh) Interest Expense Chart

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Reckitt Benckiser (Bangladesh) 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 Sep. 2025 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was BDT-6 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 BDT-6 Mil mean?
Reckitt Benckiser (Bangladesh) (DHA:RECKITTBEN) has a Interest Expense of BDT-6 Mil as of Sep. 2025. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Reckitt Benckiser (Bangladesh) and its competitors.
Is Reckitt Benckiser (Bangladesh)'s Interest Expense too high?
Reckitt Benckiser (Bangladesh)'s current Interest Expense is BDT-6 Mil. Overall, Reckitt Benckiser (Bangladesh) has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Reckitt Benckiser (Bangladesh)'s Interest Expense compare to PG and CL?
Reckitt Benckiser (Bangladesh)'s Interest Expense of BDT-6 Mil can be compared against companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
A good Interest Expense depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods 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 Reckitt Benckiser (Bangladesh) and its competitors. Reckitt Benckiser (Bangladesh)'s current Interest Expense is BDT-6 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Reckitt Benckiser (Bangladesh) stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Reckitt Benckiser (Bangladesh) (DHA:RECKITTBEN) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is BDT5,362.23, compared to a current price of BDT3,272.20 — trading 39% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is BDT-6 Mil. Reckitt Benckiser (Bangladesh)'s overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 7 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 Reckitt Benckiser (Bangladesh) (DHA:RECKITTBEN), the current Interest Expense is BDT-6 Mil as of Sep. 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 Reckitt Benckiser (Bangladesh) (DHA:RECKITTBEN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Reckitt Benckiser (Bangladesh) stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of BDT3,272.20 is trading 39% below its estimated GF Value™ of BDT5,362.23. GuruFocus considers Reckitt Benckiser (Bangladesh) to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for DHA:RECKITTBEN:

  • Interest Expense: BDT-6 Mil
  • GF Value™: BDT5,362.23 vs. price of BDT3,272.20 (39% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 70/100 with 7 warning signs

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


Reckitt Benckiser (Bangladesh) Business Description

Address 38 Gulshan Avenue, The Glass House, 9th & 10th Floors, Plot-2, Block-SE B, Dhaka, BGD, 1212
Reckitt Benckiser (Bangladesh) PLC is engaged in the manufacturing and marketing of household, toiletries, and pharmaceutical products. It provides products related to surface care, fabric care, dishwashing, home care, health, personal care, and food. It operates through the segments Hygiene, Health, and Nutrition, where the majority of the revenue comes from the Hygiene segment. Geographically, it operates in UK, U.S. and all other countries.
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