Zambian Breweries (LUS:ZABR) Interest Expense: ZMW Mil (TTM As of . 20)

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LUS:ZABR Zambian Breweries PLC LUS:ZABR
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What is Zambian Breweries Interest Expense?

Zambian Breweries LUS:ZABR 22 Interest Expense is ZMW Mil as of . 20. GuruFocus rates LUS:ZABR with a GF Score™ of 22/100.

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. Zambian Breweries's interest expense for the six months ended in . 20 was ZMW 0.00 Mil. Zambian Breweries 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. Zambian Breweries's Operating Income for the six months ended in . 20 was ZMW 0.00 Mil. Zambian Breweries's Interest Expense for the six months ended in . 20 was ZMW 0.00 Mil. Zambian Breweries 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.

Zambian Breweries  (LUS:ZABR) 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.

Zambian Breweries'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.

Zambian Breweries's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in . 20 is calculated as

Zambian Breweries 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.

Zambian Breweries Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Zambian Breweries'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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Zambian Breweries 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?
Zambian Breweries (LUS:ZABR) 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 Zambian Breweries and its competitors.
Is Zambian Breweries' Interest Expense too high?
Zambian Breweries' current Interest Expense is ZMW Mil. Overall, Zambian Breweries has a GF Score™ of 22/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Zambian Breweries' Interest Expense compare to ?
Zambian Breweries' Interest Expense of ZMW Mil can be compared against companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic 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 Beverages - Alcoholic company?
A good Interest Expense depends on the Beverages - Alcoholic 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 Zambian Breweries and its competitors. Zambian Breweries'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 Zambian Breweries stock overvalued right now?
Zambian Breweries (LUS:ZABR) has a current Interest Expense of ZMW Mil. The current Interest Expense is ZMW Mil. Zambian Breweries' overall GF Score™ is 22/100. 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 Zambian Breweries (LUS:ZABR), 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.

Zambian Breweries Business Description

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Address Mungwi Road, Heavy Industrial Area, PO Box 31293, Plot No. 6438, Lusaka, ZMB
Zambian Breweries PLC is engaged in the production and distribution of clear beer and soft drinks. The company sells its products under the brand names of alcoholic beverages, such as Mosi Light, Castle, Castle Lite, Carling Black Label and Eagle Lagers. Zambian Breweries also distributes a range of imported products including Budweiser, Stella Artois, Corona, Flying Fish and Brutal Fruit.
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