Qingdao Port International Co (HKSE:06198) Interest Expense: HK$-143 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2025)

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HKSE:06198 Qingdao Port International Co Ltd HKSE:06198
94 GF Score
Price HK$7.09
GF Value HK$6.23
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Qingdao Port International Co Interest Expense?

Qingdao Port International Co HKSE:06198 +1.29% 94 Interest Expense is HK$-143 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates HKSE:06198 with a GF Score™ of 94/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$6.23 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. Qingdao Port International Co's interest expense for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was HK$ -41 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was HK$-143 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. Qingdao Port International Co's Operating Income for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was HK$ 1,161 Mil. Qingdao Port International Co's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was HK$ -41 Mil. Qingdao Port International Co's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 28.19. 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.

Qingdao Port International Co  (HKSE:06198) 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.

Qingdao Port International Co's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was HK$-41 Mil. Its Operating Income for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was HK$1,161 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was HK$4,021 Mil.

Qingdao Port International Co'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*1161.21/-41.192
=28.19

* 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.

Qingdao Port International Co Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Qingdao Port International 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.

Qingdao Port International Co Interest Expense Chart

Qingdao Port International Co Annual Data
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Qingdao Port International Co Quarterly Data
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HKSE:06198
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Qingdao Port International Co Ltd HKSE:06198
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Qingdao Port International 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 quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was HK$-143 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$-143 Mil mean?
Qingdao Port International Co (HKSE:06198) has a Interest Expense of HK$-143 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Qingdao Port International Co and its competitors.
Is Qingdao Port International Co's Interest Expense too high?
Qingdao Port International Co's current Interest Expense is HK$-143 Mil. Overall, Qingdao Port International Co has a GF Score™ of 94/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Qingdao Port International Co's Interest Expense compare to competitors?
Qingdao Port International Co's Interest Expense of HK$-143 Mil can be compared against companies in the Transportation 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 Transportation company?
A good Interest Expense depends on the Transportation 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 Qingdao Port International Co and its competitors. Qingdao Port International Co's current Interest Expense is HK$-143 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Qingdao Port International Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Qingdao Port International Co (HKSE:06198) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$6.23, compared to a current price of HK$7.09 — trading 13.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is HK$-143 Mil. Qingdao Port International Co's overall GF Score™ is 94/100 with 4 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 Qingdao Port International Co (HKSE:06198), the current Interest Expense is HK$-143 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 Qingdao Port International Co (HKSE:06198) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Qingdao Port International Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of HK$7.09 is trading 13.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of HK$6.23. GuruFocus considers Qingdao Port International Co to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for HKSE:06198:

  • Interest Expense: HK$-143 Mil
  • GF Value™: HK$6.23 vs. price of HK$7.09 (13.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 94/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:06198 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Qingdao Port International Co Business Description

Other Exchanges 0QP:Germany601298:China
Address No. 12 Jingba Road, Huangdao District, Shangdong Province, Qingdao, CHN, 266011
Qingdao Port International Co Ltd is a Chinese company that acts as an operator of the Port of Qingdao. It provides a range of port-related services including basic port services such as stevedoring and storage services, ancillary and extended services such as logistics and financing-related services. The company has five operating segments; container handling and ancillary services, Dry bulk and general cargo handling and ancillary services liquid bulk handling and ancillary services, logistics and port value-added services, port ancillary services, and financial services. It derives a majority of its revenue from the logistics and port value-added services segment.
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