Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. Dangote Cement's interest expense for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₦ -82,788 Mil.
Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was ₦-318,682 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. Dangote Cement's Operating Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₦ 502,406 Mil. Dangote Cement's Interest Expense for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₦ -82,788 Mil.
Dangote Cement's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 6.07.
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.
Dangote Cement Interest Expense Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Dangote 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 ₦-318,682 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 ₦-318,682 Mil mean?
Dangote Cement (NSA:DCP) has a Interest Expense of ₦-318,682 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Dangote Cement and its competitors.
Is Dangote Cement's Interest Expense too high?
Dangote Cement's current Interest Expense is ₦-318,682 Mil. Overall, Dangote Cement has a GF Score™ of 100/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Dangote Cement's Interest Expense compare to CRH and VMC?
Dangote Cement's Interest Expense of ₦-318,682 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 Dangote Cement and its competitors. Dangote Cement's current Interest Expense is ₦-318,682 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Dangote Cement stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dangote Cement (NSA:DCP) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₦809.91, compared to a current price of ₦891.00 — trading 10% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is ₦-318,682 Mil. Dangote Cement's overall GF Score™ is 100/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Dangote Cement (NSA:DCP), the current Interest Expense is ₦-318,682 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 Dangote Cement (NSA:DCP) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dangote Cement stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₦891.00 is trading 10% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₦809.91.
GuruFocus considers Dangote Cement to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for NSA:DCP:
Interest Expense: ₦-318,682 Mil
GF Value™: ₦809.91 vs. price of ₦891.00 (10% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSA:DCP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Dangote Cement PLC is a cement manufacturer. It manufactures and markets cement and related products through its 'Dangote' brand. The principal activity of the Company and its subsidiaries is to operate plants for the preparation, manufacture and distribution of cement and related products. The Company's production activities are undertaken at Obajana town in Kogi State, Gboko in Benue State and Ibese in Ogun State; all in Nigeria. Its geographical segment includes Nigeria and Pan Africa. The company derives a majority of revenue from Nigeria segment.
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