HYT (BlackRockorate High Yield Fund) Interest Expense: $-23.1 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2025)

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HYT BlackRock Corporate High Yield Fund Inc HYT
52 GF Score
Price $8.44
GF Value $8.05
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is BlackRockorate High Yield Fund Interest Expense?

BlackRockorate High Yield Fund HYT +0.36% 52 Interest Expense is $-23.1 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates HYT with a GF Score™ of 52/100 and a GF Value™ of $8.05 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. BlackRockorate High Yield Fund's interest expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was $ -12.0 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $-23.1 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. BlackRockorate High Yield Fund's Operating Income for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was $ Mil. BlackRockorate High Yield Fund's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was $ Mil. 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.

BlackRockorate High Yield Fund Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for BlackRockorate High Yield Fund'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.

BlackRockorate High Yield Fund Interest Expense Chart

BlackRockorate High Yield Fund Annual Data
Trend Aug17 Aug18 Aug19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Interest Expense
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BlackRockorate High Yield Fund Semi-Annual Data
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BlackRock Corporate High Yield Fund Inc HYT
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BlackRockorate High Yield Fund 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 $-23.1 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 $-23.1 Mil mean?
BlackRockorate High Yield Fund (HYT) has a Interest Expense of $-23.1 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on BlackRockorate High Yield Fund and its competitors.
Is BlackRockorate High Yield Fund's Interest Expense too high?
BlackRockorate High Yield Fund's current Interest Expense is $-23.1 Mil. Overall, BlackRockorate High Yield Fund has a GF Score™ of 52/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does BlackRockorate High Yield Fund's Interest Expense compare to NFJ and QQQX?
BlackRockorate High Yield Fund's Interest Expense of $-23.1 Mil can be compared against companies in the Asset Management 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 an Asset Management company?
A good Interest Expense depends on the Asset Management 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 BlackRockorate High Yield Fund and its competitors. BlackRockorate High Yield Fund's current Interest Expense is $-23.1 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is BlackRockorate High Yield Fund stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BlackRockorate High Yield Fund (HYT) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $8.05, compared to a current price of $8.44 — trading 4.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is $-23.1 Mil. BlackRockorate High Yield Fund's overall GF Score™ is 52/100 with 2 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 BlackRockorate High Yield Fund (HYT), the current Interest Expense is $-23.1 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 BlackRockorate High Yield Fund (HYT) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BlackRockorate High Yield Fund stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $8.44 is trading 4.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $8.05. GuruFocus considers BlackRockorate High Yield Fund to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for HYT:

  • Interest Expense: $-23.1 Mil
  • GF Value™: $8.05 vs. price of $8.44 (4.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 52/100 with 2 warning signs

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

BlackRockorate High Yield Fund Business Description

Address 100 Bellevue Parkway, Wilmington, DE, USA, 19809
BlackRock Corporate High Yield Fund Inc is a diversified, closed-end management investment company. Its primary investment objective is to provide shareholders with current income. The trust's secondary investment objective is to provide shareholders with capital appreciation. Under Normal market conditions, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets in high-yield securities of corporate issuers and derivatives that provide exposure to those securities or related market risk factors.
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