Gharibwal Cement (KAR:GWLC) Interest Expense: ₨-99 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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KAR:GWLC Gharibwal Cement Ltd KAR:GWLC
91 GF Score
Price ₨49.03
GF Value ₨43.04
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Gharibwal Cement Interest Expense?

Gharibwal Cement KAR:GWLC -1.19% 91 Interest Expense is ₨-99 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates KAR:GWLC with a GF Score™ of 91/100 and a GF Value™ of ₨43.04 (Modestly Overvalued). 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. Gharibwal Cement's interest expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₨ -31 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was ₨-99 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. Gharibwal Cement's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₨ 751 Mil. Gharibwal Cement's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₨ -31 Mil. Gharibwal Cement's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 24.32. 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.

Gharibwal Cement  (KAR:GWLC) 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.

Gharibwal Cement's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₨-31 Mil. Its Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₨751 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₨448 Mil.

Gharibwal Cement'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*750.703/-30.869
=24.32

* 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.

Gharibwal Cement Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Gharibwal Cement'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.

Gharibwal Cement Interest Expense Chart

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KAR:GWLC
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Gharibwal Cement 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 ₨-99 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 ₨-99 Mil mean?
Gharibwal Cement (KAR:GWLC) has a Interest Expense of ₨-99 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Gharibwal Cement and its competitors.
Is Gharibwal Cement's Interest Expense too high?
Gharibwal Cement's current Interest Expense is ₨-99 Mil. Overall, Gharibwal Cement has a GF Score™ of 91/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Gharibwal Cement's Interest Expense compare to CRH and VMC?
Gharibwal Cement's Interest Expense of ₨-99 Mil can be compared against companies in the Building Materials 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 Building Materials company?
A good Interest Expense depends on the Building Materials 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 Gharibwal Cement and its competitors. Gharibwal Cement's current Interest Expense is ₨-99 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Gharibwal Cement stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gharibwal Cement (KAR:GWLC) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₨43.04, compared to a current price of ₨49.03 — trading 13.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is ₨-99 Mil. Gharibwal Cement's overall GF Score™ is 91/100 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 Gharibwal Cement (KAR:GWLC), the current Interest Expense is ₨-99 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 Gharibwal Cement (KAR:GWLC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gharibwal Cement stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ₨49.03 is trading 13.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₨43.04. GuruFocus considers Gharibwal Cement to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for KAR:GWLC:

  • Interest Expense: ₨-99 Mil
  • GF Value™: ₨43.04 vs. price of ₨49.03 (13.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 91/100 with 2 warning signs

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

Gharibwal Cement Business Description

Address 27 H-Block, College Road, Gulberg-II, 1st Floor, Pace Tower, Lahore, PB, PAK
Gharibwal Cement Ltd is engaged in the production and sale of cement. The firm offers Ordinary Portland Cement (OPC) that is used in all general constructions, especially in prominent projects where cement is needed to meet strict quality requirements.
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