United Real Estate Co (K S C) (KUW:URC) Interest Expense: KWD-21.2 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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KUW:URC United Real Estate Co (K S C) KUW:URC
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Price KWD0.28
GF Value KWD0.12
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What is United Real Estate Co (K S C) Interest Expense?

United Real Estate Co (K S C) KUW:URC +0.36% 36 Interest Expense is KWD-21.2 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates KUW:URC with a GF Score™ of 36/100 and a GF Value™ of KWD0.12 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review.

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. United Real Estate Co (K S C)'s interest expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was KWD -4.5 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was KWD-21.2 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. United Real Estate Co (K S C)'s Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was KWD 6.5 Mil. United Real Estate Co (K S C)'s Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was KWD -4.5 Mil. United Real Estate Co (K S C)'s Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.43. 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.


United Real Estate Co (K S C)  (KUW:URC) 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.

United Real Estate Co (K S C)'s Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was KWD-4.5 Mil. Its Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was KWD6.5 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was KWD337.1 Mil.

United Real Estate Co (K S C)'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*6.465/-4.52
=1.43

* 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. United Real Estate Co (K S C)s earnings cannot cover its interest expense. If the situation continues, the company may have to issue more debt.


United Real Estate Co (K S C) Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for United Real Estate Co (K S C)'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.

United Real Estate Co (K S C) Interest Expense Chart

United Real Estate Co (K S C) Annual Data
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United Real Estate Co (K S C) 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-21.2 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-21.2 Mil mean?
United Real Estate Co (K S C) (KUW:URC) has a Interest Expense of KWD-21.2 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on United Real Estate Co (K S C) and its competitors.
Is United Real Estate Co (K S C)'s Interest Expense too high?
United Real Estate Co (K S C)'s current Interest Expense is KWD-21.2 Mil. Overall, United Real Estate Co (K S C) has a GF Score™ of 36/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does United Real Estate Co (K S C)'s Interest Expense compare to competitors?
United Real Estate Co (K S C)'s Interest Expense of KWD-21.2 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 United Real Estate Co (K S C) and its competitors. United Real Estate Co (K S C)'s current Interest Expense is KWD-21.2 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is United Real Estate Co (K S C) stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, United Real Estate Co (K S C) (KUW:URC) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is KWD0.12, compared to a current price of KWD0.28 — trading 133.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is KWD-21.2 Mil. United Real Estate Co (K S C)'s overall GF Score™ is 36/100 with 10 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 United Real Estate Co (K S C) (KUW:URC), the current Interest Expense is KWD-21.2 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 United Real Estate Co (K S C) (KUW:URC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, United Real Estate Co (K S C) stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of KWD0.28 is trading 133.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of KWD0.12. GuruFocus considers United Real Estate Co (K S C) to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for KUW:URC:

  • Interest Expense: KWD-21.2 Mil
  • GF Value™: KWD0.12 vs. price of KWD0.28 (133.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 36/100 with 10 warning signs

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


United Real Estate Co (K S C) Business Description

Address Khalid Bin Al-Waleed Street, P.O. Box 2232, Al Shaheed Tower, Floors 7-8, Sharq, Safat, Kuwait, KWT, 13023
United Real Estate Co (K S C) is a diversified real estate company. The firm operates through a number of operating subsidiaries and investment arms across the Middle East and North Africa region. The company's core business is real estate development and operations. The company has four segments: Rental operations consist of leasing of properties; Hospitality operations consist of hospitality services; Real estate development & Property trading consist of purchase and resale of properties & development of real estate properties; and Contracting and services consist of managing third-party properties. Its primary geographic markets are Kuwait, Jordan, Egypt, Europe, Lebanon, and Oman, out of which the majority of revenue is derived from Kuwait.
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