Williamson Tea Kenya (NAI:WTK) Interest Expense: KES-38 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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NAI:WTK Williamson Tea Kenya PLC NAI:WTK
70 GF Score
Price KES171.00
GF Value KES95.06
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Williamson Tea Kenya Interest Expense?

Williamson Tea Kenya NAI:WTK -0.29% 70 Interest Expense is KES-38 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates NAI:WTK with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of KES95.06 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review.

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. Williamson Tea Kenya's interest expense for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was KES -34 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was KES-38 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. Williamson Tea Kenya's Operating Income for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was KES 18 Mil. Williamson Tea Kenya's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was KES -34 Mil. Williamson Tea Kenya's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.54. 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.


Williamson Tea Kenya  (NAI:WTK) 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.

Williamson Tea Kenya's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was KES-34 Mil. Its Operating Income for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was KES18 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was KES16 Mil.

Williamson Tea Kenya's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*18.133/-33.781
=0.54

* 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.


Williamson Tea Kenya Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Williamson Tea Kenya'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.

Williamson Tea Kenya Interest Expense Chart

Williamson Tea Kenya Annual Data
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Interest Expense
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Williamson Tea Kenya Semi-Annual Data
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Williamson Tea 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 semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was KES-38 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-38 Mil mean?
Williamson Tea Kenya (NAI:WTK) has a Interest Expense of KES-38 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Williamson Tea Kenya and its competitors.
Is Williamson Tea Kenya's Interest Expense too high?
Williamson Tea Kenya's current Interest Expense is KES-38 Mil. Overall, Williamson Tea Kenya has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Williamson Tea Kenya's Interest Expense compare to ADM and BG?
Williamson Tea Kenya's Interest Expense of KES-38 Mil can be compared against companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
A good Interest Expense depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods 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 Williamson Tea Kenya and its competitors. Williamson Tea Kenya's current Interest Expense is KES-38 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Williamson Tea Kenya stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Williamson Tea Kenya (NAI:WTK) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is KES95.06, compared to a current price of KES171.00 — trading 79.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is KES-38 Mil. Williamson Tea Kenya's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 7 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 Williamson Tea Kenya (NAI:WTK), the current Interest Expense is KES-38 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 Williamson Tea Kenya (NAI:WTK) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Williamson Tea Kenya stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of KES171.00 is trading 79.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of KES95.06. GuruFocus considers Williamson Tea Kenya to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for NAI:WTK:

  • Interest Expense: KES-38 Mil
  • GF Value™: KES95.06 vs. price of KES171.00 (79.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 70/100 with 7 warning signs

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


Williamson Tea Kenya Business Description

Address Karen Office Park, Langata Road, P.O. Box 42281, 2nd Floor, The Acacia Block, Nairobi, KEN, 00100
Williamson Tea Kenya PLC is engaged in the farm products business sector. The business of the company operates in segments that include Cultivation, Manufacturing, and Sale of Tea, Investment in Property, and Sale and Servicing of Generators. Its Tea segment generates maximum revenue for the company. The product line consists of matcha tea, mini tea candles, elephant tea candles, loose tea, and tea bags. Its products are also exported and these exports generate maximum revenue for the company.
70GF Score

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