Hong Leong Asia (FRA:HOM) Interest Expense: €-15 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2025)

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FRA:HOM Hong Leong Asia Ltd FRA:HOM
62 GF Score
Price €1.63
GF Value €0.65
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Hong Leong Asia Interest Expense?

Hong Leong Asia FRA:HOM -6.86% 62 Interest Expense is €-15 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates FRA:HOM with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.65 (Significantly Overvalued). 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. Hong Leong Asia's interest expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was € -7 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was €-15 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. Hong Leong Asia's Operating Income for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was € 50 Mil. Hong Leong Asia's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was € -7 Mil. Hong Leong Asia's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 7.43. 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.

Hong Leong Asia  (FRA:HOM) 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.

Hong Leong Asia's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was €-7 Mil. Its Operating Income for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was €50 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was €197 Mil.

Hong Leong Asia'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*49.896/-6.713
=7.43

* 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.

Hong Leong Asia Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Hong Leong Asia'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.

Hong Leong Asia Interest Expense Chart

Hong Leong Asia Annual Data
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Interest Expense
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Hong Leong Asia Semi-Annual Data
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FRA:HOM
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Hong Leong Asia 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 €-15 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 €-15 Mil mean?
Hong Leong Asia (FRA:HOM) has a Interest Expense of €-15 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Hong Leong Asia and its competitors.
Is Hong Leong Asia's Interest Expense too high?
Hong Leong Asia's current Interest Expense is €-15 Mil. Overall, Hong Leong Asia has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hong Leong Asia's Interest Expense compare to TSLA and GM?
Hong Leong Asia's Interest Expense of €-15 Mil can be compared against companies in the Vehicles & Parts 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
A good Interest Expense depends on the Vehicles & Parts 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 Hong Leong Asia and its competitors. Hong Leong Asia's current Interest Expense is €-15 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hong Leong Asia stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hong Leong Asia (FRA:HOM) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.65, compared to a current price of €1.63 — trading 150.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is €-15 Mil. Hong Leong Asia's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 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 Hong Leong Asia (FRA:HOM), the current Interest Expense is €-15 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 Hong Leong Asia (FRA:HOM) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hong Leong Asia stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €1.63 is trading 150.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of €0.65. GuruFocus considers Hong Leong Asia to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:HOM:

  • Interest Expense: €-15 Mil
  • GF Value™: €0.65 vs. price of €1.63 (150.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 62/100 with 3 warning signs

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

Hong Leong Asia Business Description

Other Exchanges H22:Singapore
Address 16 Raffles Quay, No. 26-00 Hong Leong Building, Singapore, SGP, 048581
Hong Leong Asia Ltd is the industrial manufacturing and distribution division of Hong Leong Group Singapore. It operates as the diversified industrial conglomerate in China and Southeast Asia. Its reportable segments are Powertrain solutions: engines for on-road, off-road, genset and marine applications. and Building materials: cement, precast concrete products, ready-mix concrete and quarry products. Geographically it derives key revenue from China.
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