Western Marine Shipyard (DHA:WMSHIPYARD) Interest Expense: BDT-398.4 Mil (TTM As of Jun. 2025)

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DHA:WMSHIPYARD Western Marine Shipyard Ltd DHA:WMSHIPYARD
76 GF Score
Price BDT9.90
GF Value BDT13.05
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Western Marine Shipyard Interest Expense?

Western Marine Shipyard DHA:WMSHIPYARD -1.00% 76 Interest Expense is BDT-398.4 Mil as of Jun. 2025. GuruFocus rates DHA:WMSHIPYARD with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of BDT13.05 (Modestly Undervalued). 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. Western Marine Shipyard's interest expense for the six months ended in Jun. 2025 was BDT -398.4 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2025 was BDT-398.4 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. Western Marine Shipyard's Operating Income for the six months ended in Jun. 2025 was BDT 332.7 Mil. Western Marine Shipyard's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Jun. 2025 was BDT -398.4 Mil. Western Marine Shipyard's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2025 was 0.84. 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.

Western Marine Shipyard  (DHA:WMSHIPYARD) 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.

Western Marine Shipyard's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Jun. 2025 was BDT-398.4 Mil. Its Operating Income for the six months ended in Jun. 2025 was BDT332.7 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the six months ended in Jun. 2025 was BDT22,485.6 Mil.

Western Marine Shipyard's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2025 is calculated as

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Jun. 2025 )/Interest Expense (Q: Jun. 2025 )
=-1*332.711/-398.359
=0.84

* 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.

Western Marine Shipyard Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Western Marine Shipyard'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.

Western Marine Shipyard Interest Expense Chart

Western Marine Shipyard Annual Data
Trend Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
Interest Expense
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -312.53 -313.19 -361.50 -364.76 -398.36

Western Marine Shipyard Semi-Annual Data
Jun15 Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
Interest Expense Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -312.53 -313.19 -361.50 -364.76 -398.36
DHA:WMSHIPYARD
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Western Marine Shipyard 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 Jun. 2025 was BDT-398.4 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-398.4 Mil mean?
Western Marine Shipyard (DHA:WMSHIPYARD) has a Interest Expense of BDT-398.4 Mil as of Jun. 2025. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Western Marine Shipyard and its competitors.
Is Western Marine Shipyard's Interest Expense too high?
Western Marine Shipyard's current Interest Expense is BDT-398.4 Mil. Overall, Western Marine Shipyard has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Western Marine Shipyard's Interest Expense compare to SPCX and GE?
Western Marine Shipyard's Interest Expense of BDT-398.4 Mil can be compared against companies in the Aerospace & Defense 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 an Aerospace & Defense company?
A good Interest Expense depends on the Aerospace & Defense 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 Western Marine Shipyard and its competitors. Western Marine Shipyard's current Interest Expense is BDT-398.4 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Western Marine Shipyard stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Western Marine Shipyard (DHA:WMSHIPYARD) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is BDT13.05, compared to a current price of BDT9.90 — trading 24.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is BDT-398.4 Mil. Western Marine Shipyard's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 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 Western Marine Shipyard (DHA:WMSHIPYARD), the current Interest Expense is BDT-398.4 Mil as of Jun. 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 Western Marine Shipyard (DHA:WMSHIPYARD) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Western Marine Shipyard stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of BDT9.90 is trading 24.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of BDT13.05. GuruFocus considers Western Marine Shipyard to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for DHA:WMSHIPYARD:

  • Interest Expense: BDT-398.4 Mil
  • GF Value™: BDT13.05 vs. price of BDT9.90 (24.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 76/100 with 8 warning signs

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

Western Marine Shipyard Business Description

Address 1140/A-8 Strand Road, Amin Future Park, 7th Floor, Chattogram, BGD
Western Marine Shipyard Ltd is a public limited company engaged in shipbuilding and related marine engineering activities and operates as an export-oriented shipyard in Bangladesh. The Company specializes in the construction of various vessels, including multi-purpose cargo ships, inland container vessels, inland tankers, passenger ships, Ro-Ro ferries, port utility vessels, tugs, offshore petroleum vessels, fishing trawlers, barges, dredgers, and landing crafts. Its activities mainly comprise new shipbuilding for domestic use and for export markets, supported by in-house ship design facilities and shipyard operations. The Company operates in Bangladesh and has exported vessels to countries such as Germany, Norway, Ecuador, New Zealand, and Kenya, as well as serving domestic clients.
76GF Score

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