Al-Arabiya Real Estate Co KSC (KUW:ARABREC) Interest Expense: KWD-4.04 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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KUW:ARABREC Al-Arabiya Real Estate Co KSC KUW:ARABREC
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What is Al-Arabiya Real Estate Co KSC Interest Expense?

Al-Arabiya Real Estate Co KSC KUW:ARABREC 4 Interest Expense is KWD-4.04 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates KUW:ARABREC with a GF Score™ of 4/100 and a GF Value™ of KWD0.06 (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. Al-Arabiya Real Estate Co KSC's interest expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was KWD -0.94 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was KWD-4.04 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. Al-Arabiya Real Estate Co KSC's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was KWD 0.49 Mil. Al-Arabiya Real Estate Co KSC's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was KWD -0.94 Mil. Al-Arabiya Real Estate Co KSC's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.52. 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.


Al-Arabiya Real Estate Co KSC  (KUW:ARABREC) 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.

Al-Arabiya Real Estate Co KSC's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was KWD-0.94 Mil. Its Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was KWD0.49 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was KWD9.46 Mil.

Al-Arabiya Real Estate Co KSC'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*0.49/-0.941
=0.52

* 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. Al-Arabiya Real Estate Co KSCs earnings cannot cover its interest expense. If the situation continues, the company may have to issue more debt.


Al-Arabiya Real Estate Co KSC Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Al-Arabiya Real Estate Co KSC'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.

Al-Arabiya Real Estate Co KSC Interest Expense Chart

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Al-Arabiya Real Estate Co KSC 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-4.04 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-4.04 Mil mean?
Al-Arabiya Real Estate Co KSC (KUW:ARABREC) has a Interest Expense of KWD-4.04 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Al-Arabiya Real Estate Co KSC and its competitors.
Is Al-Arabiya Real Estate Co KSC's Interest Expense too high?
Al-Arabiya Real Estate Co KSC's current Interest Expense is KWD-4.04 Mil. Overall, Al-Arabiya Real Estate Co KSC has a GF Score™ of 4/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Al-Arabiya Real Estate Co KSC's Interest Expense compare to CBRE and BEKE?
Al-Arabiya Real Estate Co KSC's Interest Expense of KWD-4.04 Mil can be compared against companies in the Real Estate 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 Real Estate company?
A good Interest Expense depends on the Real Estate 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 Al-Arabiya Real Estate Co KSC and its competitors. Al-Arabiya Real Estate Co KSC's current Interest Expense is KWD-4.04 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Al-Arabiya Real Estate Co KSC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Al-Arabiya Real Estate Co KSC (KUW:ARABREC) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is KWD0.06, compared to a current price of KWD0.18 — trading 198.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is KWD-4.04 Mil. Al-Arabiya Real Estate Co KSC's overall GF Score™ is 4/100 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 Al-Arabiya Real Estate Co KSC (KUW:ARABREC), the current Interest Expense is KWD-4.04 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 Al-Arabiya Real Estate Co KSC (KUW:ARABREC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Al-Arabiya Real Estate Co KSC stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of KWD0.18 is trading 198.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of KWD0.06. GuruFocus considers Al-Arabiya Real Estate Co KSC to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for KUW:ARABREC:

  • Interest Expense: KWD-4.04 Mil
  • GF Value™: KWD0.06 vs. price of KWD0.18 (198.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 4/100 with 6 warning signs

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


Al-Arabiya Real Estate Co KSC Business Description

Address Ahmad Al-Jaber Street, 7th Floor, Emad Commercial Center, PO Box 26980, Sharq, Safat, Kuwait City, KWT, 13130
Al-Arabiya Real Estate Co KSC is a Kuwait based company involved in the construction, contracting, developing and managing the activities of residential buildings, hotels, and commercial centres within the private and public sector. It operates in three segments. Real estate segment involves activities related to real estate investment properties. Hotels segment, which is the key revenue generator, involves establishment, acquiring and managing hotels. Investment segment involves investing in shares and share capital of the companies. Geographically, it generates revenue from Kuwait being the highest revenue driver, United Arab Emirates, and Egypt.
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