Lotte Chemical Pakistan (KAR:LOTCHEM) Interest Expense: ₨-594 Mil (TTM As of Jun. 2026)

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KAR:LOTCHEM Lotte Chemical Pakistan Ltd KAR:LOTCHEM
76 GF Score
Price ₨27.14
GF Value ₨20.37
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Lotte Chemical Pakistan Interest Expense?

Lotte Chemical Pakistan KAR:LOTCHEM -0.22% 76 Interest Expense is ₨-594 Mil as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates KAR:LOTCHEM with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of ₨20.37 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. Lotte Chemical Pakistan's interest expense for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was ₨ -310 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was ₨-594 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. Lotte Chemical Pakistan's Operating Income for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was ₨ 2,050 Mil. Lotte Chemical Pakistan's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was ₨ -310 Mil. Lotte Chemical Pakistan's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 6.61. 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.

Lotte Chemical Pakistan  (KAR:LOTCHEM) 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.

Lotte Chemical Pakistan's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was ₨-310 Mil. Its Operating Income for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was ₨2,050 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was ₨3,441 Mil.

Lotte Chemical Pakistan's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Jun. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=-1*2050.326/-310.257
=6.61

* 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.

Lotte Chemical Pakistan Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Lotte Chemical 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.

Lotte Chemical Pakistan Interest Expense Chart

Lotte Chemical Pakistan Annual Data
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Lotte Chemical Pakistan Quarterly Data
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Lotte Chemical 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 Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was ₨-594 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 ₨-594 Mil mean?
Lotte Chemical Pakistan (KAR:LOTCHEM) has a Interest Expense of ₨-594 Mil as of Jun. 2026. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Lotte Chemical Pakistan and its competitors.
Is Lotte Chemical Pakistan's Interest Expense too high?
Lotte Chemical Pakistan's current Interest Expense is ₨-594 Mil. Overall, Lotte Chemical Pakistan has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lotte Chemical Pakistan's Interest Expense compare to LIN and SHW?
Lotte Chemical Pakistan's Interest Expense of ₨-594 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 Lotte Chemical Pakistan and its competitors. Lotte Chemical Pakistan's current Interest Expense is ₨-594 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lotte Chemical Pakistan stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lotte Chemical Pakistan (KAR:LOTCHEM) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₨20.37, compared to a current price of ₨27.14 — trading 33.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is ₨-594 Mil. Lotte Chemical Pakistan's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 5 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 Lotte Chemical Pakistan (KAR:LOTCHEM), the current Interest Expense is ₨-594 Mil as of Jun. 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 Lotte Chemical Pakistan (KAR:LOTCHEM) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lotte Chemical Pakistan stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ₨27.14 is trading 33.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₨20.37. GuruFocus considers Lotte Chemical Pakistan to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for KAR:LOTCHEM:

  • Interest Expense: ₨-594 Mil
  • GF Value™: ₨20.37 vs. price of ₨27.14 (33.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 76/100 with 5 warning signs

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

Lotte Chemical Pakistan Business Description

Address EZ/1/P-4, Eastern Industrial Zone, Port Qasim Authority, Bin Qasim, Karachi, SD, PAK, 75020
Lotte Chemical Pakistan Ltd is engaged in the manufacture and sale of Purified Terephthalic Acid (PTA). PTA is a key raw material used in the production of polyester fiber, polyester filament yarn, polyester film, and polyethylene terephthalate (PET).
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