Irico Group New Energy Co (HKSE:00438) Interest Expense: HK$-179 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2025)

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HKSE:00438 Irico Group New Energy Co Ltd HKSE:00438
49 GF Score
Price HK$1.19
GF Value HK$2.80
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is Irico Group New Energy Co Interest Expense?

Irico Group New Energy Co HKSE:00438 49 Interest Expense is HK$-179 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates HKSE:00438 with a GF Score™ of 49/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$2.80 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. Irico Group New Energy Co's interest expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was HK$ -89 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was HK$-179 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. Irico Group New Energy Co's Operating Income for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was HK$ -158 Mil. Irico Group New Energy Co's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was HK$ -89 Mil. Irico Group New Energy Co 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.

Irico Group New Energy Co  (HKSE:00438) 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.

Irico Group New Energy Co's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was HK$-89 Mil. Its Operating Income for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was HK$-158 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was HK$2,698 Mil.

Irico Group New Energy Co's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Irico Group New Energy Co 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.

Irico Group New Energy Co Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Irico Group New Energy Co'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.

Irico Group New Energy Co Interest Expense Chart

Irico Group New Energy Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Interest Expense
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Irico Group New Energy Co Semi-Annual Data
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HKSE:00438
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Irico Group New Energy Co Ltd HKSE:00438
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Irico Group New Energy Co 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 HK$-179 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 HK$-179 Mil mean?
Irico Group New Energy Co (HKSE:00438) has a Interest Expense of HK$-179 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Irico Group New Energy Co and its competitors.
Is Irico Group New Energy Co's Interest Expense too high?
Irico Group New Energy Co's current Interest Expense is HK$-179 Mil. Overall, Irico Group New Energy Co has a GF Score™ of 49/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Irico Group New Energy Co's Interest Expense compare to FSLR and NXT?
Irico Group New Energy Co's Interest Expense of HK$-179 Mil can be compared against companies in the Semiconductors 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 Semiconductors company?
A good Interest Expense depends on the Semiconductors 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 Irico Group New Energy Co and its competitors. Irico Group New Energy Co's current Interest Expense is HK$-179 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Irico Group New Energy Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Irico Group New Energy Co (HKSE:00438) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$2.80, compared to a current price of HK$1.19 — trading 57.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is HK$-179 Mil. Irico Group New Energy Co's overall GF Score™ is 49/100 with 6 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 Irico Group New Energy Co (HKSE:00438), the current Interest Expense is HK$-179 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 Irico Group New Energy Co (HKSE:00438) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Irico Group New Energy Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of HK$1.19 is trading 57.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of HK$2.80. GuruFocus considers Irico Group New Energy Co to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for HKSE:00438:

  • Interest Expense: HK$-179 Mil
  • GF Value™: HK$2.80 vs. price of HK$1.19 (57.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 49/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:00438 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Irico Group New Energy Co Business Description

Address Xinghuo Avenue, No. 3, C6, High-Tech Industrial Development Zone, Shaanxi Province, Xianyang, CHN, 712000
Irico Group New Energy Co Ltd is mainly engaged in the solar photovoltaic business. Along with its subsidiaries, it produces and sells solar photovoltaic glass, solar photovoltaic modules, and back glass, which is applied to solar cell module packaging. Its geographical segments are: The People's Republic of China (excluding Hong Kong), and Other countries, of which the majority of the revenue comes from China.
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