Hoechst Pakistan (KAR:HPL) Interest Expense: ₨-21 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


KAR:HPL Hoechst Pakistan Ltd KAR:HPL
89 GF Score
Price ₨4,006.31
GF Value ₨3,266.20
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Hoechst Pakistan Interest Expense?

Hoechst Pakistan KAR:HPL +0.01% 89 Interest Expense is ₨-21 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates KAR:HPL with a GF Score™ of 89/100 and a GF Value™ of ₨3,266.20 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review.

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. Hoechst Pakistan's interest expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₨ -0 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was ₨-21 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. Hoechst Pakistan's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₨ 1,360 Mil. Hoechst Pakistan's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₨ -0 Mil. Hoechst Pakistan's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 9,313.73. 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.

Hoechst Pakistan  (KAR:HPL) 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.

Hoechst Pakistan's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₨-0 Mil. Its Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₨1,360 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₨382 Mil.

Hoechst Pakistan'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*1359.805/-0.146
=9,313.73

* 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.

Good Sign:

Ben Graham prefers companies' interest coverage to be at least 5. Hoechst Pakistan Ltd has enough cash to cover all of its debt. Its financial situation is stable.

Hoechst Pakistan Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Hoechst Pakistan'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.

Hoechst Pakistan Interest Expense Chart

Hoechst Pakistan Annual Data
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Hoechst Pakistan 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 ₨-21 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 ₨-21 Mil mean?
Hoechst Pakistan (KAR:HPL) has a Interest Expense of ₨-21 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Hoechst Pakistan and its competitors.
Is Hoechst Pakistan's Interest Expense too high?
Hoechst Pakistan's current Interest Expense is ₨-21 Mil. Overall, Hoechst Pakistan has a GF Score™ of 89/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hoechst Pakistan's Interest Expense compare to LLY and JNJ?
Hoechst Pakistan's Interest Expense of ₨-21 Mil can be compared against companies in the Drug Manufacturers 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 Drug Manufacturers company?
A good Interest Expense depends on the Drug Manufacturers 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 Hoechst Pakistan and its competitors. Hoechst Pakistan's current Interest Expense is ₨-21 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hoechst Pakistan stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hoechst Pakistan (KAR:HPL) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₨3,266.20, compared to a current price of ₨4,006.31 — trading 22.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is ₨-21 Mil. Hoechst Pakistan's overall GF Score™ is 89/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Hoechst Pakistan (KAR:HPL), the current Interest Expense is ₨-21 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 Hoechst Pakistan (KAR:HPL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hoechst Pakistan stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ₨4,006.31 is trading 22.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₨3,266.20. GuruFocus considers Hoechst Pakistan to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for KAR:HPL:

  • Interest Expense: ₨-21 Mil
  • GF Value™: ₨3,266.20 vs. price of ₨4,006.31 (22.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 89/100 with 1 warning sign

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

Hoechst Pakistan Business Description

Address Plot 23, Sector 22, Korangi Industrial Area, Karachi, PAK, 74900
Hoechst Pakistan Ltd is a healthcare company of Pakistan, focused on patient needs and engaged in the manufacturing, promotion, and sale of pharmaceutical and vaccines. The company engages in the manufacturing, selling and trading of pharmaceutical and related products.
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