Nighthawk Energy (LSE:HAWK) Interest Expense: £-4.64 Mil (TTM As of Jun. 2017)

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What is Nighthawk Energy Interest Expense?

Nighthawk Energy LSE:HAWK Interest Expense is £-4.64 Mil as of Jun. 2017. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. Nighthawk Energy's interest expense for the six months ended in Jun. 2017 was £ -2.45 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2017 was £-4.64 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. Nighthawk Energy's Operating Income for the six months ended in Jun. 2017 was £ -0.32 Mil. Nighthawk Energy's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Jun. 2017 was £ -2.45 Mil. Nighthawk Energy 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.

Nighthawk Energy  (LSE:HAWK) 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.

Nighthawk Energy's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Jun. 2017 was £-2.45 Mil. Its Operating Income for the six months ended in Jun. 2017 was £-0.32 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the six months ended in Jun. 2017 was £23.49 Mil.

Nighthawk Energy's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2017 is calculated as

Nighthawk Energy 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.

Warning Sign:

Ben Graham prefers companies interest coverage is at least 5. Nighthawk Energy PLCs earnings cannot cover its interest expense. If the situation continues, the company may have to issue more debt.

Nighthawk Energy Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Nighthawk Energy'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.

Nighthawk Energy Interest Expense Chart

Nighthawk Energy Annual Data
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Interest Expense
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Nighthawk Energy Semi-Annual Data
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Nighthawk Energy 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 Jun. 2017 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was £-4.64 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 £-4.64 Mil mean?
Nighthawk Energy (LSE:HAWK) has a Interest Expense of £-4.64 Mil as of Jun. 2017. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Nighthawk Energy and its competitors.
Is Nighthawk Energy's Interest Expense too high?
Nighthawk Energy's current Interest Expense is £-4.64 Mil.
How does Nighthawk Energy's Interest Expense compare to FPPP and UNGS?
Nighthawk Energy's Interest Expense of £-4.64 Mil can be compared against companies in the Oil & Gas 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 Oil & Gas company?
A good Interest Expense depends on the Oil & Gas 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 Nighthawk Energy and its competitors. Nighthawk Energy's current Interest Expense is £-4.64 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nighthawk Energy stock overvalued right now?
Nighthawk Energy (LSE:HAWK) has a current Interest Expense of £-4.64 Mil. The current Interest Expense is £-4.64 Mil. 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 Nighthawk Energy (LSE:HAWK), the current Interest Expense is £-4.64 Mil as of Jun. 2017. 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.

Nighthawk Energy Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Address One London Wall, 6th Floor, London, GBR, EC2Y 5EB
Nighthawk Energy PLC is an independent exploration and production company that operates in the Eastern Colorado plains. The company through its subsidiaries are focused primarily on the exploration and development of oil-producing assets located in and around Lincoln County, Colorado, United States of America. It has only one operating segment: Production of, Exploration for, and Investment in Hydrocarbons. The company holds a working interest in and is the operator of Smoky Hill and Jolly Ranch projects. Its current projects span approximately 150,000 net acres across Lincoln, Elbert, and Washington Counties, Colorado.