ELCO (Elcom International) Interest Expense: $-0.11 Mil (TTM As of Jun. 2008)

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What is Elcom International Interest Expense?

Elcom International ELCO Interest Expense is $-0.11 Mil as of Jun. 2008.

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. Elcom International's interest expense for the three months ended in Jun. 2008 was $ -0.04 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2008 was $-0.11 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. Elcom International's Operating Income for the three months ended in Jun. 2008 was $ -0.17 Mil. Elcom International's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Jun. 2008 was $ -0.04 Mil. Elcom International 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.

Elcom International  (OTCPK:ELCO) 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.

Elcom International's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Jun. 2008 was $-0.04 Mil. Its Operating Income for the three months ended in Jun. 2008 was $-0.17 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the three months ended in Jun. 2008 was $0.01 Mil.

Elcom International's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2008 is calculated as

Elcom International 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.

Elcom International Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Elcom International's Interest Expense can be seen below:

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* 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.

Elcom International Interest Expense Chart

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Elcom International 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. 2008 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-0.11 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 $-0.11 Mil mean?
Elcom International (ELCO) has a Interest Expense of $-0.11 Mil as of Jun. 2008. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Elcom International and its competitors.
Is Elcom International's Interest Expense too high?
Elcom International's current Interest Expense is $-0.11 Mil.
How does Elcom International's Interest Expense compare to BVSN and CLCI?
Elcom International's Interest Expense of $-0.11 Mil can be compared against companies in the Software 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 Software company?
A good Interest Expense depends on the Software 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 Elcom International and its competitors. Elcom International's current Interest Expense is $-0.11 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Elcom International stock overvalued right now?
Elcom International (ELCO) has a current Interest Expense of $-0.11 Mil. The current Interest Expense is $-0.11 Mil. 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 Elcom International (ELCO), the current Interest Expense is $-0.11 Mil as of Jun. 2008. 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.

Elcom International Business Description

Address 300 Granite Street, Suite 412, Braintree, MA, USA, 02184
Elcom International Inc develops and licenses proprietary software systems that enable users to buy and sell merchandise through computer networks. The company's Personal Electronic Commerce Online System is software that enables clients to automate procurement functions, such as pricing, invoicing, and payment. In addition, users can create electronic marketplaces to conduct online transactions with both suppliers and distributors. PECOS is offered as both licensed software and as a hosted application.