Charoen Pokphand Foods PCL (FRA:CPOF) Interest Expense: €-83 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


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What is Charoen Pokphand Foods PCL Interest Expense?

Charoen Pokphand Foods PCL FRA:CPOF -0.99% 47 Interest Expense is €-83 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:CPOF with a GF Score™ of 47/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.55 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. Charoen Pokphand Foods PCL's interest expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was € -20 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €-83 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. Charoen Pokphand Foods PCL's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was € 267 Mil. Charoen Pokphand Foods PCL's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was € -20 Mil. Charoen Pokphand Foods PCL's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 13.32. 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.

Charoen Pokphand Foods PCL  (FRA:CPOF) 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.

Charoen Pokphand Foods PCL's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €-20 Mil. Its Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €267 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €8,506 Mil.

Charoen Pokphand Foods PCL'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*266.786/-20.036
=13.32

* 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.

Charoen Pokphand Foods PCL Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Charoen Pokphand Foods PCL'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.

Charoen Pokphand Foods PCL Interest Expense Chart

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Charoen Pokphand Foods PCL 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 €-83 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 €-83 Mil mean?
Charoen Pokphand Foods PCL (FRA:CPOF) has a Interest Expense of €-83 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Charoen Pokphand Foods PCL and its competitors.
Is Charoen Pokphand Foods PCL's Interest Expense too high?
Charoen Pokphand Foods PCL's current Interest Expense is €-83 Mil. Overall, Charoen Pokphand Foods PCL has a GF Score™ of 47/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Charoen Pokphand Foods PCL's Interest Expense compare to ADM and BG?
Charoen Pokphand Foods PCL's Interest Expense of €-83 Mil can be compared against companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
A good Interest Expense depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods 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 Charoen Pokphand Foods PCL and its competitors. Charoen Pokphand Foods PCL's current Interest Expense is €-83 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Charoen Pokphand Foods PCL stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Charoen Pokphand Foods PCL (FRA:CPOF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.55, compared to a current price of €0.50 — trading 9.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is €-83 Mil. Charoen Pokphand Foods PCL's overall GF Score™ is 47/100 with 4 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 Charoen Pokphand Foods PCL (FRA:CPOF), the current Interest Expense is €-83 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 Charoen Pokphand Foods PCL (FRA:CPOF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Charoen Pokphand Foods PCL stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €0.50 is trading 9.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of €0.55. GuruFocus considers Charoen Pokphand Foods PCL to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:CPOF:

  • Interest Expense: €-83 Mil
  • GF Value™: €0.55 vs. price of €0.50 (9.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 47/100 with 4 warning signs

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

Charoen Pokphand Foods PCL Business Description

Address Silom Road, 313 C.P. Tower, Silom, Bangrak, Bangkok, THA, 10500
Charoen Pokphand Foods PCL operates in agro-industrial and integrated food businesses. The group's business operations are located throughout Thailand and overseas. The businesses are divided into two main segments, namely the livestock business, which comprises chicken, duck, and pigs, and the aquaculture business, which comprises shrimp and fish. The two main businesses are vertically integrated, starting from sourcing raw materials for animal feed production, manufacturing animal feed, breeding animals, farming animals for commercial purposes, primary processing meat, producing ready-to-eat food products, and operating food retail outlets and restaurants.
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