Semapa (LTS:0IE9) Interest Expense: €-41 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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LTS:0IE9 Semapa SA LTS:0IE9
64 GF Score
Price €20.02
GF Value €12.75
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 9 Warning Signs
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What is Semapa Interest Expense?

Semapa LTS:0IE9 -1.60% 64 Interest Expense is €-41 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates LTS:0IE9 with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of €12.75 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review.

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. Semapa's interest expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was € -10 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €-41 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. Semapa's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was € 28 Mil. Semapa's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was € -10 Mil. Semapa's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.75. 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.

Semapa  (LTS:0IE9) 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.

Semapa's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €-10 Mil. Its Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €28 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €1,102 Mil.

Semapa'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*27.612/-10.034
=2.75

* 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.

Semapa Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Semapa'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.

Semapa Interest Expense Chart

Semapa Annual Data
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Interest Expense
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Semapa Quarterly Data
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Semapa 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 €-41 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 €-41 Mil mean?
Semapa (LTS:0IE9) has a Interest Expense of €-41 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Semapa and its competitors.
Is Semapa's Interest Expense too high?
Semapa's current Interest Expense is €-41 Mil. Overall, Semapa has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Semapa's Interest Expense compare to SLVM?
Semapa's Interest Expense of €-41 Mil can be compared against companies in the Forest Products 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 Forest Products company?
A good Interest Expense depends on the Forest Products 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 Semapa and its competitors. Semapa's current Interest Expense is €-41 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Semapa stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Semapa (LTS:0IE9) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €12.75, compared to a current price of €20.02 — trading 57% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is €-41 Mil. Semapa's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 9 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 Semapa (LTS:0IE9), the current Interest Expense is €-41 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 Semapa (LTS:0IE9) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Semapa stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €20.02 is trading 57% above its estimated GF Value™ of €12.75. GuruFocus considers Semapa to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for LTS:0IE9:

  • Interest Expense: €-41 Mil
  • GF Value™: €12.75 vs. price of €20.02 (57% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 64/100 with 9 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the LTS:0IE9 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Semapa Business Description

Other Exchanges SEM:PortugalSQQ1:Germany
Address Avenida Fontes Pereira de Melo, 14-10th Floor, Lisboa, PRT, 1050-121
Semapa SA Group operates in distinct business areas, namely, pulp and paper and other businesses developed. The company has four reportable segments Pulp and paper includes production and sale of writing and printing thin paper and domestic consumption paper (Tissue), and it is present in the entire value-added chain, from research and development of forestry and agricultural production to the purchase and sale of wood and the production; Cement includes sale of ready-mixed concrete, aggregates, mortars and precast concrete; Other businesses includes the group's smaller activities; Holdings refers to the management activities of the Semapa group. The majority of revenue comes from Pulp and paper. The company has presence in Portugal, Rest of Europe, America, Africa, Asia, and Oceania.
64GF Score

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