Zambeef Products (LUS:ZMBF) Interest Expense: ZMW-447 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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LUS:ZMBF Zambeef Products PLC LUS:ZMBF
92 GF Score
Price ZMW1.97
GF Value ZMW1.62
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 8 Warning Signs
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What is Zambeef Products Interest Expense?

Zambeef Products LUS:ZMBF 92 Interest Expense is ZMW-447 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates LUS:ZMBF with a GF Score™ of 92/100 and a GF Value™ of ZMW1.62 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review.

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. Zambeef Products's interest expense for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was ZMW -240 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was ZMW-447 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. Zambeef Products's Operating Income for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was ZMW 271 Mil. Zambeef Products's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was ZMW -240 Mil. Zambeef Products's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.13. 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.

Zambeef Products  (LUS:ZMBF) 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.

Zambeef Products's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was ZMW-240 Mil. Its Operating Income for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was ZMW271 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was ZMW1,024 Mil.

Zambeef Products'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*271.311/-239.817
=1.13

* 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 to be at least 5. Zambeef Products PLC interest coverage is 1.36, which is low.

Zambeef Products Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Zambeef Products'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.

Zambeef Products Interest Expense Chart

Zambeef Products Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
Interest Expense
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Zambeef Products Semi-Annual Data
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Zambeef Products 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 semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was ZMW-447 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 ZMW-447 Mil mean?
Zambeef Products (LUS:ZMBF) has a Interest Expense of ZMW-447 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Zambeef Products and its competitors.
Is Zambeef Products' Interest Expense too high?
Zambeef Products' current Interest Expense is ZMW-447 Mil. Overall, Zambeef Products has a GF Score™ of 92/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Zambeef Products' Interest Expense compare to KHC and GIS?
Zambeef Products' Interest Expense of ZMW-447 Mil can be compared against companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
A good Interest Expense depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods 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 Zambeef Products and its competitors. Zambeef Products's current Interest Expense is ZMW-447 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Zambeef Products stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Zambeef Products (LUS:ZMBF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ZMW1.62, compared to a current price of ZMW1.97 — trading 21.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is ZMW-447 Mil. Zambeef Products' overall GF Score™ is 92/100 with 8 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 Zambeef Products (LUS:ZMBF), the current Interest Expense is ZMW-447 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 Zambeef Products (LUS:ZMBF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Zambeef Products stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ZMW1.97 is trading 21.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of ZMW1.62. GuruFocus considers Zambeef Products to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for LUS:ZMBF:

  • Interest Expense: ZMW-447 Mil
  • GF Value™: ZMW1.62 vs. price of ZMW1.97 (21.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 92/100 with 8 warning signs

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

Zambeef Products Business Description

Other Exchanges ZAM:UK
Address Manda Road, Plot 4970, Industrial Area, Lusaka, ZMB
Zambeef Products PLC is a food retailer engaged in the production, processing, distribution, and retailing of beef, chicken, pork, milk, dairy products, eggs, stock feed, and flour. The company has row cropping operations of maize, soya beans, and wheat crops under irrigation. The company's reportable segment includes Retailing and cold chain food products and Cropping and milling. The majority of the revenue for the company is generated from its cropping and milling segment which is involved in selling of sells wheat, soya, and maize grain, and flour mill and bread.
92GF Score

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