Tan Chong International (HKSE:00693) Interest Expense: HK$-180 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2025)

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HKSE:00693 Tan Chong International Ltd HKSE:00693
67 GF Score
Price HK$1.55
GF Value HK$1.18
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Tan Chong International Interest Expense?

Tan Chong International HKSE:00693 67 Interest Expense is HK$-180 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates HKSE:00693 with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$1.18 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. Tan Chong International's interest expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was HK$ -84 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was HK$-180 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. Tan Chong International's Operating Income for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was HK$ 309 Mil. Tan Chong International's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was HK$ -84 Mil. Tan Chong International's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 3.70. 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.

Tan Chong International  (HKSE:00693) 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.

Tan Chong International's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was HK$-84 Mil. Its Operating Income for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was HK$309 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was HK$2,514 Mil.

Tan Chong International'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*309.143/-83.601
=3.70

* 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.

Tan Chong International Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Tan Chong International'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.

Tan Chong International Interest Expense Chart

Tan Chong International Annual Data
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Interest Expense
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Tan Chong International Semi-Annual Data
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HKSE:00693
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Tan Chong International Ltd HKSE:00693
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Tan Chong International 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$-180 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$-180 Mil mean?
Tan Chong International (HKSE:00693) has a Interest Expense of HK$-180 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Tan Chong International and its competitors.
Is Tan Chong International's Interest Expense too high?
Tan Chong International's current Interest Expense is HK$-180 Mil. Overall, Tan Chong International has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Tan Chong International's Interest Expense compare to CVNA and PAG?
Tan Chong International's Interest Expense of HK$-180 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 Tan Chong International and its competitors. Tan Chong International's current Interest Expense is HK$-180 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Tan Chong International stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tan Chong International (HKSE:00693) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$1.18, compared to a current price of HK$1.55 — trading 31.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is HK$-180 Mil. Tan Chong International's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 5 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 Tan Chong International (HKSE:00693), the current Interest Expense is HK$-180 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 Tan Chong International (HKSE:00693) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tan Chong International stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of HK$1.55 is trading 31.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of HK$1.18. GuruFocus considers Tan Chong International to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for HKSE:00693:

  • Interest Expense: HK$-180 Mil
  • GF Value™: HK$1.18 vs. price of HK$1.55 (31.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 67/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:00693 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Tan Chong International Business Description

Other Exchanges T15:Singapore
Address 6-8 Harbour Road, Unit 3001, 30th Floor, Shui On Centre, Wanchai, Hong Kong, HKG
Tan Chong International Ltd is an automobile dealer. The company offers vehicles of the Nissan brand in Singapore, Hong Kong, China, and Thailand. The company has five business lines, namely, Motor vehicle distribution and dealership business, Heavy commercial vehicle and industrial equipment distribution business, Property rentals and development, Transportation, and Other operations, which include investment holding, hire purchase financing, provision of workshop services, and the manufacturing of vehicle seats.
67GF Score

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