Dongfeng Motor Group Co (HKSE:00489) Interest Expense: HK$-746 Mil (TTM As of Jun. 2025)

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HKSE:00489 Dongfeng Motor Group Co Ltd HKSE:00489
56 GF Score
Price HK$9.54
GF Value HK$4.68
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What is Dongfeng Motor Group Co Interest Expense?

Dongfeng Motor Group Co HKSE:00489 56 Interest Expense is HK$-746 Mil as of Jun. 2025. GuruFocus rates HKSE:00489 with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$4.68. The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review.

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. Dongfeng Motor Group Co's interest expense for the six months ended in Jun. 2025 was HK$ -355 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2025 was HK$-746 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. Dongfeng Motor Group Co's Operating Income for the six months ended in Jun. 2025 was HK$ 171 Mil. Dongfeng Motor Group Co's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Jun. 2025 was HK$ -355 Mil. Dongfeng Motor Group Co's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2025 was 0.48. 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.

Dongfeng Motor Group Co  (HKSE:00489) 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.

Dongfeng Motor Group Co's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Jun. 2025 was HK$-355 Mil. Its Operating Income for the six months ended in Jun. 2025 was HK$171 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the six months ended in Jun. 2025 was HK$25,845 Mil.

Dongfeng Motor Group Co's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2025 is calculated as

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Jun. 2025 )/Interest Expense (Q: Jun. 2025 )
=-1*170.517/-355.244
=0.48

* 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.

Dongfeng Motor Group Co Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Dongfeng Motor Group 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.

Dongfeng Motor Group Co Interest Expense Chart

Dongfeng Motor Group Co Annual Data
Trend Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24
Interest Expense
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -1,216.25 -1,235.49 -1,016.21 -847.68 -750.57

Dongfeng Motor Group Co Semi-Annual Data
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Interest Expense Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -377.35 -470.33 -362.80 -390.77 -355.24
HKSE:00489
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Dongfeng Motor Group 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 Jun. 2025 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was HK$-746 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$-746 Mil mean?
Dongfeng Motor Group Co (HKSE:00489) has a Interest Expense of HK$-746 Mil as of Jun. 2025. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Dongfeng Motor Group Co and its competitors.
Is Dongfeng Motor Group Co's Interest Expense too high?
Dongfeng Motor Group Co's current Interest Expense is HK$-746 Mil. Overall, Dongfeng Motor Group Co has a GF Score™ of 56/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Dongfeng Motor Group Co's Interest Expense compare to TSLA and GM?
Dongfeng Motor Group Co's Interest Expense of HK$-746 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 Dongfeng Motor Group Co and its competitors. Dongfeng Motor Group Co's current Interest Expense is HK$-746 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Dongfeng Motor Group Co stock overvalued right now?
Dongfeng Motor Group Co (HKSE:00489) has a current Interest Expense of HK$-746 Mil. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$4.68, compared to a current price of HK$9.54 — trading 103.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is HK$-746 Mil. Dongfeng Motor Group Co's overall GF Score™ is 56/100 with 8 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 Dongfeng Motor Group Co (HKSE:00489), the current Interest Expense is HK$-746 Mil as of Jun. 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 Dongfeng Motor Group Co (HKSE:00489) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dongfeng Motor Group Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of HK$9.54 is trading 103.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of HK$4.68.

Key valuation signals for HKSE:00489:

  • Interest Expense: HK$-746 Mil
  • GF Value™: HK$4.68 vs. price of HK$9.54 (103.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 56/100 with 8 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:00489 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Dongfeng Motor Group Co Business Description

Address Special No. 1 Dongfeng Road, Wuhan Economic and Technology Development Zone, Hubei, Wuhan, CHN, 430056
Dongfeng Motor Group Co Ltd is engaged in vehicle manufacturing, covering other complete business systems relating to automobiles such as R&D of automobiles, parts and equipment manufacturing, automobile finance, automobile sales, and travel business. The company's segments include commercial vehicles, passenger vehicles, financing services, and corporate and others. The majority of its revenue is generated from the commercial vehicles segment.
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