Longhom Publishers (NAI:LKL) Interest Expense: KES-181.1 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2025)

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NAI:LKL Longhom Publishers PLC NAI:LKL
49 GF Score
Price KES2.70
GF Value KES1.79
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Longhom Publishers Interest Expense?

Longhom Publishers NAI:LKL -4.26% 49 Interest Expense is KES-181.1 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates NAI:LKL with a GF Score™ of 49/100 and a GF Value™ of KES1.79 (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. Longhom Publishers's interest expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was KES -82.9 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was KES-181.1 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. Longhom Publishers's Operating Income for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was KES 71.9 Mil. Longhom Publishers's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was KES -82.9 Mil. Longhom Publishers's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.87. 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.

Longhom Publishers  (NAI:LKL) 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.

Longhom Publishers's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was KES-82.9 Mil. Its Operating Income for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was KES71.9 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was KES518.2 Mil.

Longhom Publishers's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*71.875/-82.87
=0.87

* 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.

Longhom Publishers Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Longhom Publishers'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.

Longhom Publishers Interest Expense Chart

Longhom Publishers Annual Data
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Interest Expense
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Longhom Publishers Semi-Annual Data
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Longhom Publishers 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-181.1 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-181.1 Mil mean?
Longhom Publishers (NAI:LKL) has a Interest Expense of KES-181.1 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Longhom Publishers and its competitors.
Is Longhom Publishers' Interest Expense too high?
Longhom Publishers' current Interest Expense is KES-181.1 Mil. Overall, Longhom Publishers has a GF Score™ of 49/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Longhom Publishers' Interest Expense compare to NYT and WLY?
Longhom Publishers' Interest Expense of KES-181.1 Mil can be compared against companies in the Media - Diversified 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 Media - Diversified company?
A good Interest Expense depends on the Media - Diversified 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 Longhom Publishers and its competitors. Longhom Publishers's current Interest Expense is KES-181.1 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Longhom Publishers stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Longhom Publishers (NAI:LKL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is KES1.79, compared to a current price of KES2.70 — trading 50.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is KES-181.1 Mil. Longhom Publishers' overall GF Score™ is 49/100 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 Longhom Publishers (NAI:LKL), the current Interest Expense is KES-181.1 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 Longhom Publishers (NAI:LKL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Longhom Publishers stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of KES2.70 is trading 50.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of KES1.79. GuruFocus considers Longhom Publishers to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for NAI:LKL:

  • Interest Expense: KES-181.1 Mil
  • GF Value™: KES1.79 vs. price of KES2.70 (50.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 49/100 with 5 warning signs

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

Longhom Publishers Business Description

Address Funzi Road, Industrial Area, P.O. Box 18033 - 00500, LR No. 209/5604, Nairobi, KEN, 00500
Longhom Publishers PLC provides learning materials and solutions in the East and Central Africa region. The principal activity of the company is publishing and selling of high-quality educational and general books. The business of the company operates through four geographical segments: Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, and Rwanda. The product line of the company consists of books for primary and secondary classes. The Kenya region generates a majority of revenue for the company.
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