BUA Foods (NSA:BUAFOODS) Interest Expense: ₦-37,837 Mil (TTM As of Jun. 2026)

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NSA:BUAFOODS BUA Foods PLC NSA:BUAFOODS
91 GF Score
Price ₦760.60
GF Value ₦584.56
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is BUA Foods Interest Expense?

BUA Foods NSA:BUAFOODS 91 Interest Expense is ₦-37,837 Mil as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates NSA:BUAFOODS with a GF Score™ of 91/100 and a GF Value™ of ₦584.56 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. BUA Foods's interest expense for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was ₦ -5,092 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was ₦-37,837 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 Foods's Operating Income for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was ₦ 164,237 Mil. BUA Foods's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was ₦ -5,092 Mil. BUA Foods's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 32.26. 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.


BUA Foods  (NSA:BUAFOODS) 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.

BUA Foods's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was ₦-5,092 Mil. Its Operating Income for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was ₦164,237 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was ₦128 Mil.

BUA Foods's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Jun. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=-1*164236.712/-5091.642
=32.26

* 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 Foods Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for BUA Foods'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.

BUA Foods Interest Expense Chart

BUA Foods Annual Data
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BUA Foods 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. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was ₦-37,837 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 ₦-37,837 Mil mean?
BUA Foods (NSA:BUAFOODS) has a Interest Expense of ₦-37,837 Mil as of Jun. 2026. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on BUA Foods and its competitors.
Is BUA Foods' Interest Expense too high?
BUA Foods' current Interest Expense is ₦-37,837 Mil. Overall, BUA Foods has a GF Score™ of 91/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does BUA Foods' Interest Expense compare to KHC and GIS?
BUA Foods' Interest Expense of ₦-37,837 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 BUA Foods and its competitors. BUA Foods's current Interest Expense is ₦-37,837 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is BUA Foods stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BUA Foods (NSA:BUAFOODS) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₦584.56, compared to a current price of ₦760.60 — trading 30.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is ₦-37,837 Mil. BUA Foods' overall GF Score™ is 91/100 with 3 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 Foods (NSA:BUAFOODS), the current Interest Expense is ₦-37,837 Mil as of Jun. 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 Foods (NSA:BUAFOODS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BUA Foods stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ₦760.60 is trading 30.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₦584.56. GuruFocus considers BUA Foods to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for NSA:BUAFOODS:

  • Interest Expense: ₦-37,837 Mil
  • GF Value™: ₦584.56 vs. price of ₦760.60 (30.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 91/100 with 3 warning signs

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


BUA Foods Business Description

Address Churchgate Street, 3rd Floor BUA Towers, PC 32, P.O.Box 70106, Victoria Island, Lagos, NGA
BUA Foods PLC is involved in the food and fast-moving consumer goods business which processes, manufactures, and distributes food as well as packaged food. The company's business operations comprise five divisions, including Sugar, Flour, Pasta, Rice, and Edible Oils. It has four segments Flour segment, Sugar segment, Pasta segment, and Others. Maximum revenue is from sales of Flour.
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