Kuwait And Middle East Financial Investment Co (KUW:KMEFIC) Interest Expense: KWD-2.54 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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KUW:KMEFIC Kuwait And Middle East Financial Investment Co KUW:KMEFIC
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What is Kuwait And Middle East Financial Investment Co Interest Expense?

Kuwait And Middle East Financial Investment Co KUW:KMEFIC 32 Interest Expense is KWD-2.54 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates KUW:KMEFIC with a GF Score™ of 32/100 and a GF Value™ of KWD0.15 (Fairly Valued). 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. Kuwait And Middle East Financial Investment Co's interest expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was KWD -0.48 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was KWD-2.54 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. Kuwait And Middle East Financial Investment Co's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was KWD 0.33 Mil. Kuwait And Middle East Financial Investment Co's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was KWD -0.48 Mil. Kuwait And Middle East Financial Investment Co's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.68. 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.


Kuwait And Middle East Financial Investment Co  (KUW:KMEFIC) 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.

Kuwait And Middle East Financial Investment Co's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was KWD-0.48 Mil. Its Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was KWD0.33 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was KWD3.87 Mil.

Kuwait And Middle East Financial Investment Co'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*0.327/-0.478
=0.68

* 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. Kuwait And Middle East Financial Investment Cos earnings cannot cover its interest expense. If the situation continues, the company may have to issue more debt.


Kuwait And Middle East Financial Investment Co Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Kuwait And Middle East Financial Investment Co'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.

Kuwait And Middle East Financial Investment Co Interest Expense Chart

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Kuwait And Middle East Financial Investment Co 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-2.54 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-2.54 Mil mean?
Kuwait And Middle East Financial Investment Co (KUW:KMEFIC) has a Interest Expense of KWD-2.54 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Kuwait And Middle East Financial Investment Co and its competitors.
Is Kuwait And Middle East Financial Investment Co's Interest Expense too high?
Kuwait And Middle East Financial Investment Co's current Interest Expense is KWD-2.54 Mil. Overall, Kuwait And Middle East Financial Investment Co has a GF Score™ of 32/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kuwait And Middle East Financial Investment Co's Interest Expense compare to BLK and BX?
Kuwait And Middle East Financial Investment Co's Interest Expense of KWD-2.54 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 Kuwait And Middle East Financial Investment Co and its competitors. Kuwait And Middle East Financial Investment Co's current Interest Expense is KWD-2.54 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kuwait And Middle East Financial Investment Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kuwait And Middle East Financial Investment Co (KUW:KMEFIC) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is KWD0.15, compared to a current price of KWD0.16 — trading 4.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is KWD-2.54 Mil. Kuwait And Middle East Financial Investment Co's overall GF Score™ is 32/100 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 Kuwait And Middle East Financial Investment Co (KUW:KMEFIC), the current Interest Expense is KWD-2.54 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 Kuwait And Middle East Financial Investment Co (KUW:KMEFIC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kuwait And Middle East Financial Investment Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of KWD0.16 is trading 4.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of KWD0.15. GuruFocus considers Kuwait And Middle East Financial Investment Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for KUW:KMEFIC:

  • Interest Expense: KWD-2.54 Mil
  • GF Value™: KWD0.15 vs. price of KWD0.16 (4.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 32/100 with 6 warning signs

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


Kuwait And Middle East Financial Investment Co Business Description

Address Arabian Gulf Street, Khalid Tower, Block 1, Floor 5, Al-Qibla - First Commercial District, Kuwait, KWT, 13009
Kuwait And Middle East Financial Investment Co is a Kuwait-based asset management company. The business activity of the group functions through Asset Management; Brokerage and Online Trading; Credit Operations; Investment, Real Estate and Treasury; and Rental and leasing activities. The Asset Management segment is engaged in providing third-party fund and portfolio management services on a fiduciary basis. Besides, the firm is also engaged in other activities such as providing margin loans, money market placements, real estate activities, and proprietary trading in equity stocks and funds. Geographically, the business presence of the firm is seen in both Kuwait and the international market.
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