Car & General (K) (NAI:CGEN) Interest Expense: KES-1,182 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2025)

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NAI:CGEN Car & General (K) Ltd NAI:CGEN
52 GF Score
Price KES124.00
GF Value KES35.26
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Car & General (K) Interest Expense?

Car & General (K) NAI:CGEN +2.90% 52 Interest Expense is KES-1,182 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates NAI:CGEN with a GF Score™ of 52/100 and a GF Value™ of KES35.26 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. Car & General (K)'s interest expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was KES 0 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was KES-1,182 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. Car & General (K)'s Operating Income for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was KES 0 Mil. Car & General (K)'s Interest Expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was KES 0 Mil. GuruFocus does not calculate Car & General (K)'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.


Car & General (K)  (NAI:CGEN) 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.

Car & General (K)'s Interest Expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was KES0 Mil. Its Operating Income for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was KES0 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was KES2,127 Mil.

Car & General (K)'s Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

GuruFocus does not calculate Car & General (K)'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.


Car & General (K) Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Car & General (K)'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.

Car & General (K) Interest Expense Chart

Car & General (K) Annual Data
Trend Sep15 Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Dec24 Dec25
Interest Expense
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -531.11 -493.21 -669.28 -1,182.32 -1,026.11

Car & General (K) Semi-Annual Data
Mar11 Sep11 Mar12 Sep12 Sep13 Sep14 Sep15 Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Sep22 Jun24 Dec24 Dec25
Interest Expense Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -277.32 0.00 -614.17 -568.15 0.00
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Car & General (K) 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. 2025 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was KES-1,182 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-1,182 Mil mean?
Car & General (K) (NAI:CGEN) has a Interest Expense of KES-1,182 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Car & General (K) and its competitors.
Is Car & General (K)'s Interest Expense too high?
Car & General (K)'s current Interest Expense is KES-1,182 Mil. Overall, Car & General (K) has a GF Score™ of 52/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Car & General (K)'s Interest Expense compare to GEV and ETN?
Car & General (K)'s Interest Expense of KES-1,182 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 Car & General (K) and its competitors. Car & General (K)'s current Interest Expense is KES-1,182 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Car & General (K) stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Car & General (K) (NAI:CGEN) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is KES35.26, compared to a current price of KES124.00 — trading 251.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is KES-1,182 Mil. Car & General (K)'s overall GF Score™ is 52/100 with 6 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 Car & General (K) (NAI:CGEN), the current Interest Expense is KES-1,182 Mil as of Dec. 2025. 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 Car & General (K) (NAI:CGEN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Car & General (K) stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of KES124.00 is trading 251.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of KES35.26. GuruFocus considers Car & General (K) to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for NAI:CGEN:

  • Interest Expense: KES-1,182 Mil
  • GF Value™: KES35.26 vs. price of KES124.00 (251.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 52/100 with 6 warning signs

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


Car & General (K) Business Description

Address New Cargen House, Lusaka Road, P.O. Box 20001, Nairobi, KEN, 00200
Car & General (K) Ltd is a supplier of generators, motorbikes, tuk-tuks, laundry equipment, lawnmowers, scooters, marine engines, construction equipment and power generation, automotive and engineering products. The company's reportable segments include Trade and workshop, Investment properties, Poultry and ICT Training, and Manufacturing. The company generates its revenue from rental income and management fees and deals in the supply of generators, motorbikes, tuktuks, laundry equipment, lawn mowers, scooters, marine engines, construction equipment, and a wide range of power generators, automotive, and engineering products.
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