ABSA Bank Kenya (NAI:ABSA) Interest Expense: KES-13,736 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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NAI:ABSA ABSA Bank Kenya PLC NAI:ABSA
77 GF Score
Price KES33.40
GF Value KES16.18
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is ABSA Bank Kenya Interest Expense?

ABSA Bank Kenya NAI:ABSA 77 Interest Expense is KES-13,736 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates NAI:ABSA with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of KES16.18 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. ABSA Bank Kenya's interest expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was KES -3,149 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was KES-13,736 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. ABSA Bank Kenya's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was KES Mil. ABSA Bank Kenya's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was KES Mil. 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.

ABSA Bank Kenya Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for ABSA Bank Kenya's Interest Expense can be seen below:

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* 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.

ABSA Bank Kenya Interest Expense Chart

ABSA Bank Kenya Annual Data
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Interest Expense
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ABSA Bank Kenya 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 KES-13,736 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 KES-13,736 Mil mean?
ABSA Bank Kenya (NAI:ABSA) has a Interest Expense of KES-13,736 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on ABSA Bank Kenya and its competitors.
Is ABSA Bank Kenya's Interest Expense too high?
ABSA Bank Kenya's current Interest Expense is KES-13,736 Mil. Overall, ABSA Bank Kenya has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ABSA Bank Kenya's Interest Expense compare to competitors?
ABSA Bank Kenya's Interest Expense of KES-13,736 Mil can be compared against companies in the Banks 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 Banks company?
A good Interest Expense depends on the Banks 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 ABSA Bank Kenya and its competitors. ABSA Bank Kenya's current Interest Expense is KES-13,736 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ABSA Bank Kenya stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ABSA Bank Kenya (NAI:ABSA) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is KES16.18, compared to a current price of KES33.40 — trading 106.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is KES-13,736 Mil. ABSA Bank Kenya's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 5 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 ABSA Bank Kenya (NAI:ABSA), the current Interest Expense is KES-13,736 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 ABSA Bank Kenya (NAI:ABSA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ABSA Bank Kenya stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of KES33.40 is trading 106.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of KES16.18. GuruFocus considers ABSA Bank Kenya to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for NAI:ABSA:

  • Interest Expense: KES-13,736 Mil
  • GF Value™: KES16.18 vs. price of KES33.40 (106.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 77/100 with 5 warning signs

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

ABSA Bank Kenya Business Description

Address Waiyaki Way, P.O. Box 30120, Nairobi, KEN, 00100
ABSA Bank Kenya PLC is a diversified financial services company offering clients a range of retail, business, corporate and investment, and wealth management solutions. The company's operating segment includes Consumer banking and Corporate banking. It generates maximum revenue from the Consumer Banking segment. The Consumer Banking segment incorporates private customer current accounts, savings, deposits, credit and debit cards, consumer loans, and mortgages. Its Corporate Banking segment includes the business model that centers on delivering specialist investment banking, financing, risk management, and advisory solutions across asset classes to corporates, financial institutions and government clients.
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