Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. Engro Polymer & Chemicals's interest expense for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₨ -1,783 Mil.
Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was ₨-5,052 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. The higher, the better.
* 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.
Warning Sign:
Ben Graham prefers companies' interest coverage to be at least 5. Engro Polymer & Chemicals Ltds earnings cannot cover its interest expense. If the situation continues, the company may have to issue more debt.
Engro Polymer & Chemicals Interest Expense Historical Data
* 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.
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 ₨-5,052 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.
Engro Polymer & Chemicals (KAR:EPCL) has a Interest Expense of ₨-5,052 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Engro Polymer & Chemicals and its competitors.
Is Engro Polymer & Chemicals' Interest Expense too high?
Engro Polymer & Chemicals' current Interest Expense is ₨-5,052 Mil. Overall, Engro Polymer & Chemicals has a GF Score™ of 54/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Engro Polymer & Chemicals' Interest Expense compare to LIN and SHW?
Engro Polymer & Chemicals' Interest Expense of ₨-5,052 Mil can be compared against companies in the Chemicals 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 Chemicals company?
A good Interest Expense depends on the Chemicals 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 Engro Polymer & Chemicals and its competitors. Engro Polymer & Chemicals's current Interest Expense is ₨-5,052 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Engro Polymer & Chemicals stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Engro Polymer & Chemicals (KAR:EPCL) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₨46.24, compared to a current price of ₨34.91 — trading 24.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is ₨-5,052 Mil. Engro Polymer & Chemicals' overall GF Score™ is 54/100 with 12 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 Engro Polymer & Chemicals (KAR:EPCL), the current Interest Expense is ₨-5,052 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 Engro Polymer & Chemicals (KAR:EPCL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Engro Polymer & Chemicals stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₨34.91 is trading 24.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₨46.24.
GuruFocus considers Engro Polymer & Chemicals to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for KAR:EPCL:
Interest Expense: ₨-5,052 Mil
GF Value™: ₨46.24 vs. price of ₨34.91 (24.5% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KAR:EPCL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Engro Polymer & Chemicals Ltd is mainly engaged in the production and distribution of chlor-vinyl products, including Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC), caustic soda, hydrogen peroxide, and other industrial chemicals such as hydrochloric acid and sodium hypochlorite. The Company operates through multiple segments, with the Poly Vinyl Chloride (PVC) segment generating the highest revenue by supplying products to industries such as pipes, footwear, and packaging across Pakistan and exporting mainly to Asia. Its Caustic Soda and Allied Chemicals segment serves textile and soap industries, while the Hydrogen Peroxide segment mainly caters to the textile sector, and the Power Supplies segment supplies surplus power generated from its power plants.
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