China Steel (FRA:CNS) Interest Expense: €-142 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2025)

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FRA:CNS China Steel Corp FRA:CNS
65 GF Score
Price €9.10
GF Value €8.85
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is China Steel Interest Expense?

China Steel FRA:CNS 65 Interest Expense is €-142 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates FRA:CNS with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of €8.85 (Fairly Valued). 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. China Steel's interest expense for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was € -35 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was €-142 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 Steel's Operating Income for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was € 11 Mil. China Steel's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was € -35 Mil. China Steel's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.30. 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 Steel  (FRA:CNS) 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 Steel's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was €-35 Mil. Its Operating Income for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was €11 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was €5,246 Mil.

China Steel's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*10.553/-34.749
=0.30

* 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 Steel Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for China Steel'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 Steel Interest Expense Chart

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China Steel 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 quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €-142 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 €-142 Mil mean?
China Steel (FRA:CNS) has a Interest Expense of €-142 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on China Steel and its competitors.
Is China Steel's Interest Expense too high?
China Steel's current Interest Expense is €-142 Mil. Overall, China Steel has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China Steel's Interest Expense compare to NUE and STLD?
China Steel's Interest Expense of €-142 Mil can be compared against companies in the Steel 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 Steel company?
A good Interest Expense depends on the Steel 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 Steel and its competitors. China Steel's current Interest Expense is €-142 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China Steel stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Steel (FRA:CNS) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €8.85, compared to a current price of €9.10 — trading 2.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is €-142 Mil. China Steel's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 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 China Steel (FRA:CNS), the current Interest Expense is €-142 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 China Steel (FRA:CNS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Steel stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €9.10 is trading 2.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of €8.85. GuruFocus considers China Steel to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:CNS:

  • Interest Expense: €-142 Mil
  • GF Value™: €8.85 vs. price of €9.10 (2.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 65/100 with 7 warning signs

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

China Steel Business Description

Other Exchanges 2002A:Taiwan2002:Taiwan
Address No. 1, Chung Kang Road, Hsiao Kang, Kaohsiung, TWN, 81233
China Steel Corp is a steelmaker in Taiwan. It manufactures and sells steel products and engages in mechanical, communications, and electrical engineering. The company's product portfolio includes plates, bars, wire rods, hot and cold rolled coils, electro-galvanized coils, electrical steel coils, and hot-dip galvanized coils. Along with its subsidiaries, the company operates in the following reportable segments: Steel Department and Non-Steel Department. A majority of its revenue is generated from the Steel department segment, which manufactures and sells steel products. Geographically, the company derives maximum revenue from Taiwan, followed by Vietnam, Malaysia, India, China, and other regions.
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