HKBN (FRA:2HK) Interest Expense: €-58 Mil (TTM As of Feb. 2026)

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FRA:2HK HKBN Ltd FRA:2HK
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What is HKBN Interest Expense?

HKBN FRA:2HK +0.79% 80 Interest Expense is €-58 Mil as of Feb. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:2HK with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.56. 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. HKBN's interest expense for the six months ended in Feb. 2026 was € -28 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 was €-58 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. HKBN's Operating Income for the six months ended in Feb. 2026 was € 62 Mil. HKBN's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Feb. 2026 was € -28 Mil. HKBN's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 2.26. 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.

HKBN  (FRA:2HK) 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.

HKBN's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Feb. 2026 was €-28 Mil. Its Operating Income for the six months ended in Feb. 2026 was €62 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the six months ended in Feb. 2026 was €1,186 Mil.

HKBN's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 is calculated as

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Feb. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Feb. 2026 )
=-1*62.342/-27.637
=2.26

* 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.

Warning Sign:

Ben Graham prefers companies' interest coverage to be at least 5. HKBN Ltd interest coverage is 2.1, which is low.

HKBN Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for HKBN'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.

HKBN Interest Expense Chart

HKBN Annual Data
Trend Aug16 Aug17 Aug18 Aug19 Aug20 Aug21 Aug22 Aug23 Aug24 Aug25
Interest Expense
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HKBN Semi-Annual Data
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HKBN 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 Feb. 2026 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €-58 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 €-58 Mil mean?
HKBN (FRA:2HK) has a Interest Expense of €-58 Mil as of Feb. 2026. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on HKBN and its competitors.
Is HKBN's Interest Expense too high?
HKBN's current Interest Expense is €-58 Mil. Overall, HKBN has a GF Score™ of 80/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does HKBN's Interest Expense compare to TMUS and VZ?
HKBN's Interest Expense of €-58 Mil can be compared against companies in the Telecommunication Services 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 Telecommunication Services company?
A good Interest Expense depends on the Telecommunication Services 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 HKBN and its competitors. HKBN's current Interest Expense is €-58 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is HKBN stock overvalued right now?
HKBN (FRA:2HK) has a current Interest Expense of €-58 Mil. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.56, compared to a current price of €0.64 — trading 13.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is €-58 Mil. HKBN's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 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 HKBN (FRA:2HK), the current Interest Expense is €-58 Mil as of Feb. 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 HKBN (FRA:2HK) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HKBN stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €0.64 is trading 13.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of €0.56.

Key valuation signals for FRA:2HK:

  • Interest Expense: €-58 Mil
  • GF Value™: €0.56 vs. price of €0.64 (13.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 80/100 with 7 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:2HK stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

HKBN Business Description

Address 77 Hoi Bun Road, 19th Floor, Tower 1, The Quayside, Kwun Tong, Kowloon, HKG
HKBN Ltd is a telecommunications company. The company derives revenue from broadband Internet services and voice services to both residential and enterprise customers. The principal activities of the Group are: provision of fixed telecommunications network services, international telecommunications services, and mobile services to residential and enterprise customers in Hong Kong; system integration services; product sales; and marketing and distribution of computer hardware and software, telecommunication products, office automation products and the provision of related services. The company has two segments Telecom and technology solutions (Hong Kong) and Telecom and technology solutions (Hong Kong) and the majority of the company's revenue is generated from Hong Kong.
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