Century Paper & Board Mills (KAR:CEPB) Interest Expense: ₨-867 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


KAR:CEPB Century Paper & Board Mills Ltd KAR:CEPB
62 GF Score
Price ₨30.12
GF Value ₨26.85
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Century Paper & Board Mills Interest Expense?

Century Paper & Board Mills KAR:CEPB 62 Interest Expense is ₨-867 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates KAR:CEPB with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of ₨26.85 (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. Century Paper & Board Mills's interest expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₨ -159 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was ₨-867 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. Century Paper & Board Mills's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₨ 306 Mil. Century Paper & Board Mills's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₨ -159 Mil. Century Paper & Board Mills's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.92. 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.

Century Paper & Board Mills  (KAR:CEPB) 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.

Century Paper & Board Mills's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₨-159 Mil. Its Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₨306 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₨1,315 Mil.

Century Paper & Board Mills's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*305.68/-159.071
=1.92

* 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.

Century Paper & Board Mills Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Century Paper & Board Mills'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.

Century Paper & Board Mills Interest Expense Chart

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Century Paper & Board Mills 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 Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was ₨-867 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 ₨-867 Mil mean?
Century Paper & Board Mills (KAR:CEPB) has a Interest Expense of ₨-867 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Century Paper & Board Mills and its competitors.
Is Century Paper & Board Mills' Interest Expense too high?
Century Paper & Board Mills' current Interest Expense is ₨-867 Mil. Overall, Century Paper & Board Mills has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Century Paper & Board Mills' Interest Expense compare to SLVM?
Century Paper & Board Mills' Interest Expense of ₨-867 Mil can be compared against companies in the Forest Products 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 Forest Products company?
A good Interest Expense depends on the Forest Products 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 Century Paper & Board Mills and its competitors. Century Paper & Board Mills's current Interest Expense is ₨-867 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Century Paper & Board Mills stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Century Paper & Board Mills (KAR:CEPB) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₨26.85, compared to a current price of ₨30.12 — trading 12.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is ₨-867 Mil. Century Paper & Board Mills' overall GF Score™ is 62/100 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 Century Paper & Board Mills (KAR:CEPB), the current Interest Expense is ₨-867 Mil as of Mar. 2026. 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 Century Paper & Board Mills (KAR:CEPB) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Century Paper & Board Mills stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ₨30.12 is trading 12.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₨26.85. GuruFocus considers Century Paper & Board Mills to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for KAR:CEPB:

  • Interest Expense: ₨-867 Mil
  • GF Value™: ₨26.85 vs. price of ₨30.12 (12.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 62/100 with 4 warning signs

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

Century Paper & Board Mills Business Description

Address Sarwar Shaheed Road, Lakson Square, Building No. 2, Karachi, SD, PAK, 74200
Century Paper & Board Mills Ltd is a Pakistan-based company engaged in the manufacturing and marketing of paper, board, and related products. Its product portfolio consists of Coated Brand, Uncoated Brand, MF Paper, MG Paper, Corrugated Boxes, and others.
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