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Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. BUA Cement's interest expense for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₦ -11,117 Mil.
Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was ₦-48,087 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. BUA Cement's Operating Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₦ 179,494 Mil. BUA Cement's Interest Expense for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₦ -11,117 Mil.
BUA Cement's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 16.15.
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.
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.
* 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.
BUA Cement Interest Expense Historical Data
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The historical data trend for BUA Cement'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.
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 quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was ₦-48,087 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.
What does a Interest Expense of ₦-48,087 Mil mean?
BUA Cement (NSA:BUACEMENT) has a Interest Expense of ₦-48,087 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on BUA Cement and its competitors.
Is BUA Cement's Interest Expense too high?
BUA Cement's current Interest Expense is ₦-48,087 Mil. Overall, BUA Cement has a GF Score™ of 88/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does BUA Cement's Interest Expense compare to CRH and VMC?
BUA Cement's Interest Expense of ₦-48,087 Mil can be compared against companies in the Building Materials 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 Building Materials company?
A good Interest Expense depends on the Building Materials 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 BUA Cement and its competitors. BUA Cement's current Interest Expense is ₦-48,087 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is BUA Cement stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BUA Cement (NSA:BUACEMENT) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₦544.27, compared to a current price of ₦324.00 — trading 40.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is ₦-48,087 Mil. BUA Cement's overall GF Score™ is 88/100 with 4 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 BUA Cement (NSA:BUACEMENT), the current Interest Expense is ₦-48,087 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 BUA Cement (NSA:BUACEMENT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BUA Cement stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₦324.00 is trading 40.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₦544.27.
GuruFocus considers BUA Cement to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for NSA:BUACEMENT:
Interest Expense: ₦-48,087 Mil
GF Value™: ₦544.27 vs. price of ₦324.00 (40.5% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSA:BUACEMENT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
BUA Cement PLC is engaged in the manufacturing and sale of cement to the general public. The company generates revenue from the sale of bagged cement and sale of bulk cement. Geographically the company generates the majority of its revenue in Nigeria.
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