KSIH (KS International Holdings) Interest Expense: $-0.27 Mil (TTM As of Sep. 2010)

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What is KS International Holdings Interest Expense?

KS International Holdings KSIH -77.00% Interest Expense is $-0.27 Mil as of Sep. 2010.

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. KS International Holdings's interest expense for the three months ended in Sep. 2010 was $ -0.14 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Sep. 2010 was $-0.27 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. KS International Holdings's Operating Income for the three months ended in Sep. 2010 was $ -1.28 Mil. KS International Holdings's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Sep. 2010 was $ -0.14 Mil. KS International Holdings did not have earnings to cover the interest expense. 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.

KS International Holdings  (OTCPK:KSIH) 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.

KS International Holdings's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Sep. 2010 was $-0.14 Mil. Its Operating Income for the three months ended in Sep. 2010 was $-1.28 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the three months ended in Sep. 2010 was $0.40 Mil.

KS International Holdings's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2010 is calculated as

KS International Holdings did not have earnings to cover the interest expense.

* 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.

KS International Holdings Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for KS International Holdings'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.

KS International Holdings Interest Expense Chart

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KS International Holdings 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 Sep. 2010 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-0.27 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 $-0.27 Mil mean?
KS International Holdings (KSIH) has a Interest Expense of $-0.27 Mil as of Sep. 2010. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on KS International Holdings and its competitors.
Is KS International Holdings' Interest Expense too high?
KS International Holdings' current Interest Expense is $-0.27 Mil.
How does KS International Holdings' Interest Expense compare to CYBF and DKGH?
KS International Holdings' Interest Expense of $-0.27 Mil can be compared against companies in the Software 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 Software company?
A good Interest Expense depends on the Software 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 KS International Holdings and its competitors. KS International Holdings's current Interest Expense is $-0.27 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is KS International Holdings stock overvalued right now?
KS International Holdings (KSIH) has a current Interest Expense of $-0.27 Mil. The current Interest Expense is $-0.27 Mil. 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 KS International Holdings (KSIH), the current Interest Expense is $-0.27 Mil as of Sep. 2010. 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.

KS International Holdings Business Description

Address Number 200, Ganggian Road, 2nd Floor, Neihu District, Taipei City, TWN, 114
KS International Holdings Corp is seeking to invest in various cloud-based Internet Technologies.