AEON Stores (Hong Kong) Co (FRA:AVK1) Interest Expense: €-24.0 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2025)

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FRA:AVK1 AEON Stores (Hong Kong) Co Ltd FRA:AVK1
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What is AEON Stores (Hong Kong) Co Interest Expense?

AEON Stores (Hong Kong) Co FRA:AVK1 30 Interest Expense is €-24.0 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates FRA:AVK1 with a GF Score™ of 30/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.03 (Possible Value Trap). 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. AEON Stores (Hong Kong) Co's interest expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was € -11.6 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was €-24.0 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. AEON Stores (Hong Kong) Co's Operating Income for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was € -32.1 Mil. AEON Stores (Hong Kong) Co's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was € -11.6 Mil. AEON Stores (Hong Kong) Co 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.

AEON Stores (Hong Kong) Co  (FRA:AVK1) 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.

AEON Stores (Hong Kong) Co's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was €-11.6 Mil. Its Operating Income for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was €-32.1 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was €270.2 Mil.

AEON Stores (Hong Kong) Co's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

AEON Stores (Hong Kong) Co 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.

AEON Stores (Hong Kong) Co Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for AEON Stores (Hong Kong) Co'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.

AEON Stores (Hong Kong) Co Interest Expense Chart

AEON Stores (Hong Kong) Co Annual Data
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Interest Expense
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AEON Stores (Hong Kong) Co Semi-Annual Data
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AEON Stores (Hong Kong) Co 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 Dec. 2025 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €-24.0 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 €-24.0 Mil mean?
AEON Stores (Hong Kong) Co (FRA:AVK1) has a Interest Expense of €-24.0 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on AEON Stores (Hong Kong) Co and its competitors.
Is AEON Stores (Hong Kong) Co's Interest Expense too high?
AEON Stores (Hong Kong) Co's current Interest Expense is €-24.0 Mil. Overall, AEON Stores (Hong Kong) Co has a GF Score™ of 30/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does AEON Stores (Hong Kong) Co's Interest Expense compare to DDS and M?
AEON Stores (Hong Kong) Co's Interest Expense of €-24.0 Mil can be compared against companies in the Retail - Cyclical 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
A good Interest Expense depends on the Retail - Cyclical 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 AEON Stores (Hong Kong) Co and its competitors. AEON Stores (Hong Kong) Co's current Interest Expense is €-24.0 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is AEON Stores (Hong Kong) Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AEON Stores (Hong Kong) Co (FRA:AVK1) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.03, compared to a current price of €0.01 — trading 56.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is €-24.0 Mil. AEON Stores (Hong Kong) Co's overall GF Score™ is 30/100 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 AEON Stores (Hong Kong) Co (FRA:AVK1), the current Interest Expense is €-24.0 Mil as of Dec. 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 AEON Stores (Hong Kong) Co (FRA:AVK1) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AEON Stores (Hong Kong) Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €0.01 is trading 56.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of €0.03. GuruFocus considers AEON Stores (Hong Kong) Co to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for FRA:AVK1:

  • Interest Expense: €-24.0 Mil
  • GF Value™: €0.03 vs. price of €0.01 (56.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 30/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:AVK1 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

AEON Stores (Hong Kong) Co Business Description

Other Exchanges 00984:Hong Kong
Address 388 Castle Peak Road, Units 07-11, 26th Floor, CDW Building, New Territories, Tsuen Wan, Hong Kong, HKG
AEON Stores (Hong Kong) Co Ltd and its subsidiaries are engaged in the operation of retail stores. It offers household products, clothing, and food products, among others. The company also provides facilities such as a lounge, free home delivery, free parking, gift wrapping, self-express, free ice pack, gift certificate selling, chilled lockers, trolley-lending, and customer voice services. Some of its brands are TOPVALU, HOME COORDY, iC innercasual and Kids Republic. It has two reportable segments: Hong Kong and Mainland China. The firm generates the majority of its revenue from Mainland China.
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