Burgan Company for Well Drilling Trading and MaintenanceK (KUW:ABAR) Interest Expense: KWD-4.03 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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KUW:ABAR Burgan Company for Well Drilling Trading and Maintenance SAK KUW:ABAR
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Price KWD0.18
GF Value KWD0.13
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Burgan Company for Well Drilling Trading and MaintenanceK Interest Expense?

Burgan Company for Well Drilling Trading and MaintenanceK KUW:ABAR -0.55% 23 Interest Expense is KWD-4.03 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates KUW:ABAR with a GF Score™ of 23/100 and a GF Value™ of KWD0.13 (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. Burgan Company for Well Drilling Trading and MaintenanceK's interest expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was KWD -1.27 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was KWD-4.03 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. Burgan Company for Well Drilling Trading and MaintenanceK's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was KWD 2.66 Mil. Burgan Company for Well Drilling Trading and MaintenanceK's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was KWD -1.27 Mil. Burgan Company for Well Drilling Trading and MaintenanceK's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.09. 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.


Burgan Company for Well Drilling Trading and MaintenanceK  (KUW:ABAR) 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.

Burgan Company for Well Drilling Trading and MaintenanceK's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was KWD-1.27 Mil. Its Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was KWD2.66 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was KWD39.06 Mil.

Burgan Company for Well Drilling Trading and MaintenanceK'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*2.657/-1.274
=2.09

* 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.

Warning Sign:

Ben Graham prefers companies' interest coverage to be at least 5. Burgan Company for Well Drilling Trading and Maintenance SAK interest coverage is 2.02, which is low.


Burgan Company for Well Drilling Trading and MaintenanceK Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Burgan Company for Well Drilling Trading and MaintenanceK'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.

Burgan Company for Well Drilling Trading and MaintenanceK Interest Expense Chart

Burgan Company for Well Drilling Trading and MaintenanceK Annual Data
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Burgan Company for Well Drilling Trading and MaintenanceK 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 KWD-4.03 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 KWD-4.03 Mil mean?
Burgan Company for Well Drilling Trading and MaintenanceK (KUW:ABAR) has a Interest Expense of KWD-4.03 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Burgan Company for Well Drilling Trading and MaintenanceK and its competitors.
Is Burgan Company for Well Drilling Trading and MaintenanceK's Interest Expense too high?
Burgan Company for Well Drilling Trading and MaintenanceK's current Interest Expense is KWD-4.03 Mil. Overall, Burgan Company for Well Drilling Trading and MaintenanceK has a GF Score™ of 23/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Burgan Company for Well Drilling Trading and MaintenanceK's Interest Expense compare to NE and RIG?
Burgan Company for Well Drilling Trading and MaintenanceK's Interest Expense of KWD-4.03 Mil can be compared against companies in the Oil & Gas 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 an Oil & Gas company?
A good Interest Expense depends on the Oil & Gas 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 Burgan Company for Well Drilling Trading and MaintenanceK and its competitors. Burgan Company for Well Drilling Trading and MaintenanceK's current Interest Expense is KWD-4.03 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Burgan Company for Well Drilling Trading and MaintenanceK stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Burgan Company for Well Drilling Trading and MaintenanceK (KUW:ABAR) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is KWD0.13, compared to a current price of KWD0.18 — trading 40% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is KWD-4.03 Mil. Burgan Company for Well Drilling Trading and MaintenanceK's overall GF Score™ is 23/100 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 Burgan Company for Well Drilling Trading and MaintenanceK (KUW:ABAR), the current Interest Expense is KWD-4.03 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 Burgan Company for Well Drilling Trading and MaintenanceK (KUW:ABAR) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Burgan Company for Well Drilling Trading and MaintenanceK stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of KWD0.18 is trading 40% above its estimated GF Value™ of KWD0.13. GuruFocus considers Burgan Company for Well Drilling Trading and MaintenanceK to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for KUW:ABAR:

  • Interest Expense: KWD-4.03 Mil
  • GF Value™: KWD0.13 vs. price of KWD0.18 (40% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 23/100 with 6 warning signs

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


Burgan Company for Well Drilling Trading and MaintenanceK Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Address Al-Ahmadi, Street 306, Al Fahaheel, Block 3, P.O. Box 47143, West Industrial Shuaiba, Kuwait, KWT, 64022
Burgan Company for Well Drilling Trading and Maintenance SAK provides drilling, exploration, and maintenance services for oil and gas companies. The company offers development and exploratory services, as well as drilling and maintenance of oil and gas wells in Kuwait and internationally with the approval of the Ministry of Oil. It also establishes, participates in, or acquires affiliates as outlined in its Memorandum of Incorporation. Additionally, the company invests its financial surpluses in portfolios managed by specialized entities. Burgan Company serves its clients by drilling deep, medium, and shallow wells, as well as performing workover operations. Its primary operating segment is oil and gas well services.
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