NATUF (North American Tungsten) Interest Expense: $-5.43 Mil (TTM As of Jun. 2015)

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What is North American Tungsten Interest Expense?

North American Tungsten NATUF -90.00% Interest Expense is $-5.43 Mil as of Jun. 2015.

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. North American Tungsten's interest expense for the three months ended in Jun. 2015 was $ -1.59 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2015 was $-5.43 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. North American Tungsten's Operating Income for the three months ended in Jun. 2015 was $ -5.74 Mil. North American Tungsten's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Jun. 2015 was $ -1.59 Mil. North American Tungsten 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.

North American Tungsten  (OTCPK:NATUF) 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.

North American Tungsten's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Jun. 2015 was $-1.59 Mil. Its Operating Income for the three months ended in Jun. 2015 was $-5.74 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the three months ended in Jun. 2015 was $0.00 Mil.

North American Tungsten's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2015 is calculated as

North American Tungsten 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.

North American Tungsten Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for North American Tungsten'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.

North American Tungsten Interest Expense Chart

North American Tungsten Annual Data
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Interest Expense
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North American Tungsten Quarterly Data
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North American Tungsten 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. 2015 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-5.43 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 $-5.43 Mil mean?
North American Tungsten (NATUF) has a Interest Expense of $-5.43 Mil as of Jun. 2015. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on North American Tungsten and its competitors.
Is North American Tungsten's Interest Expense too high?
North American Tungsten's current Interest Expense is $-5.43 Mil.
How does North American Tungsten's Interest Expense compare to competitors?
North American Tungsten's Interest Expense of $-5.43 Mil can be compared against companies in the Metals & Mining 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 Metals & Mining company?
A good Interest Expense depends on the Metals & Mining 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 North American Tungsten and its competitors. North American Tungsten's current Interest Expense is $-5.43 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is North American Tungsten stock overvalued right now?
North American Tungsten (NATUF) has a current Interest Expense of $-5.43 Mil. The current Interest Expense is $-5.43 Mil. 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 North American Tungsten (NATUF), the current Interest Expense is $-5.43 Mil as of Jun. 2015. 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.

North American Tungsten Business Description

Address 1188 West Georgia Street, Suite 1640, Vancouver, BC, CAN, V6E 4A2
North American Tungsten Corp Ltd is a Canadian based exploration and development company. It is engaged in the exploration, development, and operation of mineral properties. The company produces, processes, and sells tungsten concentrate. Its project portfolio includes Cantung mine site and Mactung deposit projects.