China Maple Leaf Educational Systems (FRA:CML1) Interest Expense: €-10.8 Mil (TTM As of Feb. 2026)


FRA:CML1 China Maple Leaf Educational Systems Ltd FRA:CML1
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What is China Maple Leaf Educational Systems Interest Expense?

China Maple Leaf Educational Systems FRA:CML1 +4.76% 46 Interest Expense is €-10.8 Mil as of Feb. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:CML1 with a GF Score™ of 46/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.02. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. China Maple Leaf Educational Systems's interest expense for the six months ended in Feb. 2026 was € -5.0 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 was €-10.8 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 Maple Leaf Educational Systems's Operating Income for the six months ended in Feb. 2026 was € 16.1 Mil. China Maple Leaf Educational Systems's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Feb. 2026 was € -5.0 Mil. China Maple Leaf Educational Systems's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 3.26. 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.

China Maple Leaf Educational Systems  (FRA:CML1) 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 Maple Leaf Educational Systems's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Feb. 2026 was €-5.0 Mil. Its Operating Income for the six months ended in Feb. 2026 was €16.1 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the six months ended in Feb. 2026 was €155.3 Mil.

China Maple Leaf Educational Systems'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*16.13/-4.955
=3.26

* 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.

China Maple Leaf Educational Systems Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for China Maple Leaf Educational Systems'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 Maple Leaf Educational Systems Interest Expense Chart

China Maple Leaf Educational Systems Annual Data
Trend Aug16 Aug17 Aug18 Aug19 Aug20 Aug21 Aug22 Aug23 Aug24 Aug25
Interest Expense
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China Maple Leaf Educational Systems Semi-Annual Data
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China Maple Leaf Educational Systems 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 €-10.8 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 €-10.8 Mil mean?
China Maple Leaf Educational Systems (FRA:CML1) has a Interest Expense of €-10.8 Mil as of Feb. 2026. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on China Maple Leaf Educational Systems and its competitors.
Is China Maple Leaf Educational Systems' Interest Expense too high?
China Maple Leaf Educational Systems' current Interest Expense is €-10.8 Mil. Overall, China Maple Leaf Educational Systems has a GF Score™ of 46/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China Maple Leaf Educational Systems' Interest Expense compare to EDU and TAL?
China Maple Leaf Educational Systems' Interest Expense of €-10.8 Mil can be compared against companies in the Education 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 Education company?
A good Interest Expense depends on the Education 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 Maple Leaf Educational Systems and its competitors. China Maple Leaf Educational Systems's current Interest Expense is €-10.8 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China Maple Leaf Educational Systems stock overvalued right now?
China Maple Leaf Educational Systems (FRA:CML1) has a current Interest Expense of €-10.8 Mil. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.02, compared to a current price of €0.01 — trading 45% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is €-10.8 Mil. China Maple Leaf Educational Systems' overall GF Score™ is 46/100 with 3 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 Maple Leaf Educational Systems (FRA:CML1), the current Interest Expense is €-10.8 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 China Maple Leaf Educational Systems (FRA:CML1) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Maple Leaf Educational Systems stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €0.01 is trading 45% below its estimated GF Value™ of €0.02.

Key valuation signals for FRA:CML1:

  • Interest Expense: €-10.8 Mil
  • GF Value™: €0.02 vs. price of €0.01 (45% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 46/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:CML1 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

China Maple Leaf Educational Systems Business Description

Other Exchanges 01317:Hong Kong
Address No. 13, Baolong First Road, Baolong Street, Longgang District, Guangdong Province, Shenzhen, CHN, 518116
China Maple Leaf Educational Systems Ltd is mainly engaged in international school education in the PRC and other Asia Pacific countries. It operates international K-12 schools under three principal brands: "Maple Leaf" in China, delivering the World School Program; CIS in Singapore, offering the IB program; and KIS in Malaysia, providing the A-Level program. The company's reportable segments are as follows: (i) PRC Segment, (ii) Overseas Segment, including Singapore, Malaysia and other Asia Pacific countries. The majority of the company's revenue is derived from the Overseas Segment, mainly from Singapore. Revenue is generated from tuition and boarding fees, educational programs, textbook and materials sales, catering services, extracurricular activities, and related offerings.
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