Gulf Investment House KSC (KUW:GIH) Interest Expense: KWD-0.48 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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KUW:GIH Gulf Investment House KSC KUW:GIH
28 GF Score
Price KWD0.55
GF Value KWD0.50
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Gulf Investment House KSC Interest Expense?

Gulf Investment House KSC KUW:GIH +4.97% 28 Interest Expense is KWD-0.48 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates KUW:GIH with a GF Score™ of 28/100 and a GF Value™ of KWD0.50 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. Gulf Investment House KSC's interest expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was KWD -0.11 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was KWD-0.48 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. Gulf Investment House KSC's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was KWD -0.67 Mil. Gulf Investment House KSC's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was KWD -0.11 Mil. Gulf Investment House KSC 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.


Gulf Investment House KSC  (KUW:GIH) 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.

Gulf Investment House KSC's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was KWD-0.11 Mil. Its Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was KWD-0.67 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was KWD7.80 Mil.

Gulf Investment House KSC's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Gulf Investment House KSC 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.


Gulf Investment House KSC Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Gulf Investment House 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.

Gulf Investment House KSC Interest Expense Chart

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Gulf Investment House 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-0.48 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-0.48 Mil mean?
Gulf Investment House KSC (KUW:GIH) has a Interest Expense of KWD-0.48 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Gulf Investment House KSC and its competitors.
Is Gulf Investment House KSC's Interest Expense too high?
Gulf Investment House KSC's current Interest Expense is KWD-0.48 Mil. Overall, Gulf Investment House KSC has a GF Score™ of 28/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Gulf Investment House KSC's Interest Expense compare to BLK and BX?
Gulf Investment House KSC's Interest Expense of KWD-0.48 Mil can be compared against companies in the Asset Management 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 Asset Management company?
A good Interest Expense depends on the Asset Management 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 Gulf Investment House KSC and its competitors. Gulf Investment House KSC's current Interest Expense is KWD-0.48 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Gulf Investment House KSC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gulf Investment House KSC (KUW:GIH) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is KWD0.50, compared to a current price of KWD0.55 — trading 9.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is KWD-0.48 Mil. Gulf Investment House KSC's overall GF Score™ is 28/100 with 2 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 Gulf Investment House KSC (KUW:GIH), the current Interest Expense is KWD-0.48 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 Gulf Investment House KSC (KUW:GIH) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gulf Investment House KSC stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of KWD0.55 is trading 9.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of KWD0.50. GuruFocus considers Gulf Investment House KSC to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for KUW:GIH:

  • Interest Expense: KWD-0.48 Mil
  • GF Value™: KWD0.50 vs. price of KWD0.55 (9.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 28/100 with 2 warning signs

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


Gulf Investment House KSC Business Description

Address Fadh Al Salem Street, Al Qibla, Block 6, 8th Floor, Building 165, Jawharat AlKhaleej Complex, Safat, Kuwait, KWT, 13149
Gulf Investment House KSC (GIH) is a financial services company. It is engaged in investment activities and related financial and advisory services. The company also trades and invests in properties. The company derives majority of its revenue from Investment. The operating segments of the group are Investments, Manufacturing and Real estate. It derives a majority of revenue from the Investments segment. It earns fees and commission income from a diverse range of asset management, investment banking, custody, and brokerage services provided to the customers.
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