East African Cables (NAI:CABL) Interest Expense: KES-337 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2024)

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NAI:CABL East African Cables Ltd NAI:CABL
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What is East African Cables Interest Expense?

East African Cables NAI:CABL 10 Interest Expense is KES-337 Mil as of Dec. 2024. GuruFocus rates NAI:CABL with a GF Score™ of 10/100.

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. East African Cables's interest expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2024 was KES 0 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2024 was KES-337 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. East African Cables's Operating Income for the six months ended in Dec. 2024 was KES 0 Mil. East African Cables's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2024 was KES 0 Mil. GuruFocus does not calculate East African Cables's interest coverage with the available data. 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.

East African Cables  (NAI:CABL) 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.

East African Cables's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2024 was KES0 Mil. Its Operating Income for the six months ended in Dec. 2024 was KES0 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the six months ended in Dec. 2024 was KES1,268 Mil.

East African Cables's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2024 is calculated as

GuruFocus does not calculate East African Cables's interest coverage with the available data.

* 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.

East African Cables Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for East African Cables'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.

East African Cables Interest Expense Chart

East African Cables Annual Data
Trend Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24
Interest Expense
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East African Cables Semi-Annual Data
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East African Cables 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 Dec. 2024 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was KES-337 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-337 Mil mean?
East African Cables (NAI:CABL) has a Interest Expense of KES-337 Mil as of Dec. 2024. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on East African Cables and its competitors.
Is East African Cables' Interest Expense too high?
East African Cables' current Interest Expense is KES-337 Mil. Overall, East African Cables has a GF Score™ of 10/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does East African Cables' Interest Expense compare to VRT and HUBB?
East African Cables' Interest Expense of KES-337 Mil can be compared against companies in the Industrial 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 an Industrial Products company?
A good Interest Expense depends on the Industrial 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 East African Cables and its competitors. East African Cables's current Interest Expense is KES-337 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is East African Cables stock overvalued right now?
East African Cables (NAI:CABL) has a current Interest Expense of KES-337 Mil. The current Interest Expense is KES-337 Mil. East African Cables' overall GF Score™ is 10/100. 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 East African Cables (NAI:CABL), the current Interest Expense is KES-337 Mil as of Dec. 2024. 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.

East African Cables Business Description

Address Addis Ababa Road, Industrial Area, P.O. Box 18243, Nairobi, KEN, 00500
East African Cables Ltd manufactures a range of cables and conductors for applications in domestic and industrial lighting, transmission, and distribution of electricity. Its product portfolio comprises house wiring cables, flexible cables, armoured (underground) cables, auto and battery cables, electrical accessories, data and telecommunication cables, and others. The company has three reportable segments, which are its geographic locations, and include Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania. The majority of the company's revenue is generated from Kenya and Uganda.
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