Zambia Bata Shoe Co (LUS:BATA) Interest Expense: ZMW Mil (TTM As of . 20)

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LUS:BATA Zambia Bata Shoe Co Ltd LUS:BATA
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What is Zambia Bata Shoe Co Interest Expense?

Zambia Bata Shoe Co LUS:BATA 44 Interest Expense is ZMW Mil as of . 20. GuruFocus rates LUS:BATA with a GF Score™ of 44/100. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. Zambia Bata Shoe Co's interest expense for the six months ended in . 20 was ZMW 0.00 Mil. Zambia Bata Shoe Co does not have enough years/quarters to calculate its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in . 20.

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. Zambia Bata Shoe Co's Operating Income for the six months ended in . 20 was ZMW 0.00 Mil. Zambia Bata Shoe Co's Interest Expense for the six months ended in . 20 was ZMW 0.00 Mil. Zambia Bata Shoe Co 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.

Zambia Bata Shoe Co  (LUS:BATA) 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.

Zambia Bata Shoe Co's Interest Expense for the six months ended in . 20 was ZMW0.00 Mil. Its Operating Income for the six months ended in . 20 was ZMW0.00 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the six months ended in . 20 was ZMW0.00 Mil.

Zambia Bata Shoe Co's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in . 20 is calculated as

Zambia Bata Shoe Co had no long-term debt (1).

* 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.

Zambia Bata Shoe Co Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Zambia Bata Shoe Co'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.

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Zambia Bata Shoe Co Interest Expense Calculation

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Interest Expense →
What does a Interest Expense of ZMW Mil mean?
Zambia Bata Shoe Co (LUS:BATA) has a Interest Expense of ZMW Mil as of . 20. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Zambia Bata Shoe Co and its competitors.
Is Zambia Bata Shoe Co's Interest Expense too high?
Zambia Bata Shoe Co's current Interest Expense is ZMW Mil. Overall, Zambia Bata Shoe Co has a GF Score™ of 44/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Zambia Bata Shoe Co's Interest Expense compare to ?
Zambia Bata Shoe Co's Interest Expense of ZMW Mil can be compared against companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories 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 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
A good Interest Expense depends on the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories 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 Zambia Bata Shoe Co and its competitors. Zambia Bata Shoe Co's current Interest Expense is ZMW Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Zambia Bata Shoe Co stock overvalued right now?
Zambia Bata Shoe Co (LUS:BATA) has a current Interest Expense of ZMW Mil. The current Interest Expense is ZMW Mil. Zambia Bata Shoe Co's overall GF Score™ is 44/100 with 2 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 Zambia Bata Shoe Co (LUS:BATA), the current Interest Expense is ZMW Mil as of . 20. 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.

Zambia Bata Shoe Co Business Description

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Address Plot 6437, Mukwa Road, P.O. Box 30479, Lusaka, ZMB
Zambia Bata Shoe Co Ltd is engaged in the manufacture and trading of footwear products in Zambia. It also offers other leather and plastic products. The company's brands include Bata comfit, Hush puppies, and Power among others.
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