Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. Leslies's interest expense for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was € -12 Mil.
Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €-51 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. Leslies's Operating Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was € -34 Mil. Leslies's Interest Expense for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was € -12 Mil.
Leslies 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.
Leslies (HAM:LE30) 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.
Leslies's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as
Leslies 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.
Warning Sign:
Ben Graham prefers companies' interest coverage to be at least 5. Leslies Incs earnings cannot cover its interest expense. If the situation continues, the company may have to issue more debt.
Leslies Interest Expense Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Leslies'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.
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 €-51 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.
Leslies (HAM:LE30) has a Interest Expense of €-51 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Leslies and its competitors.
Is Leslies' Interest Expense too high?
Leslies' current Interest Expense is €-51 Mil. Overall, Leslies has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Leslies' Interest Expense compare to PTLE and NPT?
Leslies' Interest Expense of €-51 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 Leslies and its competitors. Leslies's current Interest Expense is €-51 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Leslies stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Leslies (HAM:LE30) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €45.45, compared to a current price of €7.75 — trading 82.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is €-51 Mil. Leslies' overall GF Score™ is 57/100 with 9 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 Leslies (HAM:LE30), the current Interest Expense is €-51 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 Leslies (HAM:LE30) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Leslies stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €7.75 is trading 82.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of €45.45.
GuruFocus considers Leslies to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for HAM:LE30:
Interest Expense: €-51 Mil
GF Value™: €45.45 vs. price of €7.75 (82.9% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HAM:LE30 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Leslies Inc is a direct-to-consumer pool and spa care brand offering a comprehensive assortment of products, including chemicals, equipment and parts, cleaning and maintenance equipment, and safety, recreational, and fitness-related products. The company serves residential pool, residential spa, professional pool, and commercial pool consumers and markets its products through over 1,000 company-operated locations in 39 states and e-commerce websites, operating only in the United States. It operates mainly in the pool and spa aftermarket industry and offers regularly purchased, non-discretionary maintenance items, along with installation and repair services for pool and spa equipment.
57GF Score
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