National Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC (KUW:OOREDOO) Interest Expense: KWD-13.7 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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KUW:OOREDOO National Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC KUW:OOREDOO
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Price KWD1.66
GF Value KWD1.36
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is National Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC Interest Expense?

National Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC KUW:OOREDOO +0.61% 85 Interest Expense is KWD-13.7 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates KUW:OOREDOO with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of KWD1.36 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. National Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC's interest expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was KWD -3.4 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was KWD-13.7 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. National Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was KWD 44.5 Mil. National Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was KWD -3.4 Mil. National Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 13.14. 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.


National Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC  (KUW:OOREDOO) 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.

National Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was KWD-3.4 Mil. Its Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was KWD44.5 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was KWD195.4 Mil.

National Mobile Telecommunications 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*44.455/-3.383
=13.14

* 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.


National Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for National Mobile Telecommunications 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.

National Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC Interest Expense Chart

National Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC Annual Data
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National Mobile Telecommunications 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-13.7 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-13.7 Mil mean?
National Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC (KUW:OOREDOO) has a Interest Expense of KWD-13.7 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on National Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC and its competitors.
Is National Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC's Interest Expense too high?
National Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC's current Interest Expense is KWD-13.7 Mil. Overall, National Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does National Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC's Interest Expense compare to VZ and TMUS?
National Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC's Interest Expense of KWD-13.7 Mil can be compared against companies in the Telecommunication Services 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 Telecommunication Services company?
A good Interest Expense depends on the Telecommunication Services 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 National Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC and its competitors. National Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC's current Interest Expense is KWD-13.7 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is National Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, National Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC (KUW:OOREDOO) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is KWD1.36, compared to a current price of KWD1.66 — trading 21.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is KWD-13.7 Mil. National Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 3 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 National Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC (KUW:OOREDOO), the current Interest Expense is KWD-13.7 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 National Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC (KUW:OOREDOO) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, National Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of KWD1.66 is trading 21.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of KWD1.36. GuruFocus considers National Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for KUW:OOREDOO:

  • Interest Expense: KWD-13.7 Mil
  • GF Value™: KWD1.36 vs. price of KWD1.66 (21.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 85/100 with 3 warning signs

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


National Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC Business Description

Address Soor Street, Ooredoo Tower, P.O. Box 613, Safat, Kuwait, KWT, 13007
National Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC is a communications company. It offers mobile, fixed, broadband internet, mobile telephone services, and corporate managed services. Its other business activity consists of purchase, supply, installation, management, and maintenance of wireless sets and equipment, mobile telephone services, pager system, and other telecommunication services. The company is organized geographically across the following principal operating segments: Kuwait, Tunisia, Algeria, Maldives, and Others. The reportable operating segments derive their revenue from telecommunications services.
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