Fisher (James) & Sons (LSE:FSJ) Interest Expense: £-15.1 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2025)


LSE:FSJ Fisher (James) & Sons PLC LSE:FSJ
68 GF Score
Price £4.62
GF Value £2.69
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Fisher (James) & Sons Interest Expense?

Fisher (James) & Sons LSE:FSJ -0.86% 68 Interest Expense is £-15.1 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates LSE:FSJ with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of £2.69 (Significantly 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. Fisher (James) & Sons's interest expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was £ -7.6 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was £-15.1 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. Fisher (James) & Sons's Operating Income for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was £ 11.2 Mil. Fisher (James) & Sons's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was £ -7.6 Mil. Fisher (James) & Sons's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 1.47. 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.

Fisher (James) & Sons  (LSE:FSJ) 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.

Fisher (James) & Sons's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was £-7.6 Mil. Its Operating Income for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was £11.2 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was £141.2 Mil.

Fisher (James) & Sons's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*11.2/-7.6
=1.47

* 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.

Fisher (James) & Sons Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Fisher (James) & Sons'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.

Fisher (James) & Sons Interest Expense Chart

Fisher (James) & Sons Annual Data
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Fisher (James) & Sons Semi-Annual Data
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Fisher (James) & Sons 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 Dec. 2025 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was £-15.1 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 £-15.1 Mil mean?
Fisher (James) & Sons (LSE:FSJ) has a Interest Expense of £-15.1 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Fisher (James) & Sons and its competitors.
Is Fisher (James) & Sons' Interest Expense too high?
Fisher (James) & Sons' current Interest Expense is £-15.1 Mil. Overall, Fisher (James) & Sons has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Fisher (James) & Sons' Interest Expense compare to competitors?
Fisher (James) & Sons' Interest Expense of £-15.1 Mil can be compared against companies in the Transportation 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 Transportation company?
A good Interest Expense depends on the Transportation 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 Fisher (James) & Sons and its competitors. Fisher (James) & Sons's current Interest Expense is £-15.1 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Fisher (James) & Sons stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fisher (James) & Sons (LSE:FSJ) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £2.69, compared to a current price of £4.62 — trading 71.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is £-15.1 Mil. Fisher (James) & Sons' overall GF Score™ is 68/100 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 Fisher (James) & Sons (LSE:FSJ), the current Interest Expense is £-15.1 Mil as of Dec. 2025. 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 Fisher (James) & Sons (LSE:FSJ) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fisher (James) & Sons stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of £4.62 is trading 71.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of £2.69. GuruFocus considers Fisher (James) & Sons to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for LSE:FSJ:

  • Interest Expense: £-15.1 Mil
  • GF Value™: £2.69 vs. price of £4.62 (71.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 68/100 with 3 warning signs

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

Fisher (James) & Sons Business Description

Other Exchanges FSJl:UK
Address Michaelson Road, Fisher House, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, GBR, LA14 1HR
Fisher (James) & Sons PLC operates in the following segments: Energy, Defence, and Maritime Transport. A majority of its revenue is derived from the Energy segment, which provides services to the energy and renewables markets, including compressor services in Oil and Gas markets and bubble curtains for offshore wind, inspection, repair and maintenance, commissioning, cable and blade maintenance, and support in Renewables and Subsea and Decommissioning services. The Maritime Transport comprises the Tankship business, Cattedown Wharves, and Fendercare, and the Defence segment provides submarine rescue, defence diving, special forces vehicles, submarine platforms, and commercial diving and hyperbaric systems. Geographically, it derives key revenue from Middle East, Africa and Americas.
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