National Foods FZCO (KAR:NATF) Interest Expense: ₨-1,389 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


KAR:NATF National Foods FZCO KAR:NATF
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Price ₨402.31
GF Value ₨261.30
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What is National Foods FZCO Interest Expense?

National Foods FZCO KAR:NATF -0.93% 95 Interest Expense is ₨-1,389 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates KAR:NATF with a GF Score™ of 95/100 and a GF Value™ of ₨261.30 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. National Foods FZCO's interest expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₨ -273 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was ₨-1,389 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. National Foods FZCO's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₨ 2,768 Mil. National Foods FZCO's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₨ -273 Mil. National Foods FZCO's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 10.14. 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.

National Foods FZCO  (KAR:NATF) 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.

National Foods FZCO's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₨-273 Mil. Its Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₨2,768 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₨5,047 Mil.

National Foods FZCO'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*2768.328/-272.915
=10.14

* 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.

National Foods FZCO Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for National Foods FZCO'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.

National Foods FZCO Interest Expense Chart

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National Foods FZCO 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 ₨-1,389 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 ₨-1,389 Mil mean?
National Foods FZCO (KAR:NATF) has a Interest Expense of ₨-1,389 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on National Foods FZCO and its competitors.
Is National Foods FZCO's Interest Expense too high?
National Foods FZCO's current Interest Expense is ₨-1,389 Mil. Overall, National Foods FZCO has a GF Score™ of 95/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does National Foods FZCO's Interest Expense compare to KHC and GIS?
National Foods FZCO's Interest Expense of ₨-1,389 Mil can be compared against companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
A good Interest Expense depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods 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 National Foods FZCO and its competitors. National Foods FZCO's current Interest Expense is ₨-1,389 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is National Foods FZCO stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, National Foods FZCO (KAR:NATF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₨261.30, compared to a current price of ₨402.31 — trading 54% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is ₨-1,389 Mil. National Foods FZCO's overall GF Score™ is 95/100 with 6 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 National Foods FZCO (KAR:NATF), the current Interest Expense is ₨-1,389 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 National Foods FZCO (KAR:NATF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, National Foods FZCO stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ₨402.31 is trading 54% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₨261.30. GuruFocus considers National Foods FZCO to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for KAR:NATF:

  • Interest Expense: ₨-1,389 Mil
  • GF Value™: ₨261.30 vs. price of ₨402.31 (54% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 95/100 with 6 warning signs

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

National Foods FZCO Business Description

Address 12/CL-6, Claremont Road, Civil Lines, Karachi, SD, PAK, 75530
National Foods FZCO, formerly known as National Foods Ltd, is a Pakistan-based multi-category food company. It is principally engaged in the manufacturing and sale of convenience food products. The company's operating segment includes Food and food-related products and Retail. It generates maximum revenue from the Food and food-related products segment. Geographically, it derives the majority of revenue from Pakistan and also has a presence in KSA/Canada, the Middle East. The products of the company include desserts, jams, pickles, frozen meals, ketchup, recipe masala, rice, basic spices, and snacks.
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