The Standard Group (NAI:SGL) Interest Expense: KES-100 Mil (TTM As of Jun. 2025)

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NAI:SGL The Standard Group PLC NAI:SGL
42 GF Score
Price KES6.18
GF Value KES3.41
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 8 Warning Signs
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What is The Standard Group Interest Expense?

The Standard Group NAI:SGL 42 Interest Expense is KES-100 Mil as of Jun. 2025. GuruFocus rates NAI:SGL with a GF Score™ of 42/100 and a GF Value™ of KES3.41 (Significantly 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. The Standard Group's interest expense for the six months ended in Jun. 2025 was KES -52 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2025 was KES-100 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. The Standard Group's Operating Income for the six months ended in Jun. 2025 was KES -90 Mil. The Standard Group's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Jun. 2025 was KES -52 Mil. The Standard Group did not have earnings to cover the interest expense. 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.

The Standard Group  (NAI:SGL) 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.

The Standard Group's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Jun. 2025 was KES-52 Mil. Its Operating Income for the six months ended in Jun. 2025 was KES-90 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the six months ended in Jun. 2025 was KES0 Mil.

The Standard Group's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2025 is calculated as

The Standard Group did not have earnings to cover the interest expense.

* 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.

The Standard Group Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for The Standard Group'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.

The Standard Group Interest Expense Chart

The Standard Group Annual Data
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The Standard Group Semi-Annual Data
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The Standard Group 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 Jun. 2025 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was KES-100 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-100 Mil mean?
The Standard Group (NAI:SGL) has a Interest Expense of KES-100 Mil as of Jun. 2025. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on The Standard Group and its competitors.
Is The Standard Group's Interest Expense too high?
The Standard Group's current Interest Expense is KES-100 Mil. Overall, The Standard Group has a GF Score™ of 42/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The Standard Group's Interest Expense compare to NYT and WLY?
The Standard Group's Interest Expense of KES-100 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 The Standard Group and its competitors. The Standard Group's current Interest Expense is KES-100 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is The Standard Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Standard Group (NAI:SGL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is KES3.41, compared to a current price of KES6.18 — trading 81.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is KES-100 Mil. The Standard Group's overall GF Score™ is 42/100 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 The Standard Group (NAI:SGL), the current Interest Expense is KES-100 Mil as of Jun. 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 The Standard Group (NAI:SGL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Standard Group stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of KES6.18 is trading 81.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of KES3.41. GuruFocus considers The Standard Group to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for NAI:SGL:

  • Interest Expense: KES-100 Mil
  • GF Value™: KES3.41 vs. price of KES6.18 (81.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 42/100 with 8 warning signs

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

The Standard Group Business Description

Address Mombasa Road, P.O. Box 30080, The Standard Group Centre, Nairobi, KEN, 00100
The Standard Group PLC is a multimedia media company in Kenya. The company gathers and shares information through print, Television, Radio, and Digital Media. The company provides a wide range of media products: print titles like The Standard, The Nairobian, and The Standard Courier; radio stations including Radio Maisha, Spice FM, Vybez Radio, and Berur FM; TV channels such as KTN Home, KTN News, BTV, and KTN Farmers TV; and digital services like the E-paper, Reader Revenue, Standardmedia. co.ke, Digger Classifieds, and Value Added Services. The segments of the company are Print and Broadcast.
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