China Railway Construction (FRA:4FF) Interest Expense: €-1,631 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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FRA:4FF China Railway Construction Corp Ltd FRA:4FF
68 GF Score
Price €0.64
GF Value €0.74
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is China Railway Construction Interest Expense?

China Railway Construction FRA:4FF 68 Interest Expense is €-1,631 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:4FF with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.74. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. China Railway Construction's interest expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was € -382 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €-1,631 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. China Railway Construction's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was € 1,253 Mil. China Railway Construction's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was € -382 Mil. China Railway Construction's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 3.28. 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.


China Railway Construction  (FRA:4FF) 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.

China Railway Construction's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €-382 Mil. Its Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €1,253 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €52,300 Mil.

China Railway Construction'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*1252.633/-382.28
=3.28

* 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. China Railway Construction Corp Ltd interest coverage is 3.54, which is low.


China Railway Construction Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for China Railway Construction'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.

China Railway Construction Interest Expense Chart

China Railway Construction Annual Data
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Interest Expense
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China Railway Construction 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 €-1,631 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 €-1,631 Mil mean?
China Railway Construction (FRA:4FF) has a Interest Expense of €-1,631 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on China Railway Construction and its competitors.
Is China Railway Construction's Interest Expense too high?
China Railway Construction's current Interest Expense is €-1,631 Mil. Overall, China Railway Construction has a GF Score™ of 68/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China Railway Construction's Interest Expense compare to PWR and FIX?
China Railway Construction's Interest Expense of €-1,631 Mil can be compared against companies in the Construction 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 Construction company?
A good Interest Expense depends on the Construction 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 China Railway Construction and its competitors. China Railway Construction's current Interest Expense is €-1,631 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China Railway Construction stock overvalued right now?
China Railway Construction (FRA:4FF) has a current Interest Expense of €-1,631 Mil. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.74, compared to a current price of €0.64 — trading 13.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is €-1,631 Mil. China Railway Construction's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 6 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 China Railway Construction (FRA:4FF), the current Interest Expense is €-1,631 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 China Railway Construction (FRA:4FF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Railway Construction stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €0.64 is trading 13.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of €0.74.

Key valuation signals for FRA:4FF:

  • Interest Expense: €-1,631 Mil
  • GF Value™: €0.74 vs. price of €0.64 (13.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 68/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:4FF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


China Railway Construction Business Description

Other Exchanges 01186:Hong Kong601186:China
Address East, No. 40 Fuxing Road, Haidian District, Beijing, CHN, 100855
China Railway Construction Corp Ltd operates as an infrastructure construction firm. It largely derives contracting revenue. It builds railways, highways and municipal works, such as subways and light rail systems. The company also engages in survey and design, manufacturing, logistics, and property development. It operates the following business segments: Engineering contracting business, Planning, design and consultancy, Manufacturing operation, Real estate development operation, Materials and logistics and other businesses. The firm's revenue gets dominated by the Engineering contracting business segment that engages in the construction of infrastructure such as railways, highways, metropolitan railways, and real estate projects.
68GF Score

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