Wema Bank (NSA:WEMA) Interest Expense: ₦-215,091 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2025)

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NSA:WEMA Wema Bank PLC NSA:WEMA
65 GF Score
Price ₦29.40
GF Value ₦13.09
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Wema Bank Interest Expense?

Wema Bank NSA:WEMA +0.51% 65 Interest Expense is ₦-215,091 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates NSA:WEMA with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of ₦13.09 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. Wema Bank's interest expense for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was ₦ -53,757 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was ₦-215,091 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. Wema Bank's Operating Income for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was ₦ Mil. Wema Bank's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was ₦ Mil. 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.

Wema Bank Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Wema Bank'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.

Wema Bank Interest Expense Chart

Wema Bank Annual Data
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Interest Expense
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Wema Bank Quarterly Data
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Wema Bank 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 Dec. 2025 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was ₦-215,091 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 ₦-215,091 Mil mean?
Wema Bank (NSA:WEMA) has a Interest Expense of ₦-215,091 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Wema Bank and its competitors.
Is Wema Bank's Interest Expense too high?
Wema Bank's current Interest Expense is ₦-215,091 Mil. Overall, Wema Bank has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Wema Bank's Interest Expense compare to competitors?
Wema Bank's Interest Expense of ₦-215,091 Mil can be compared against companies in the Banks 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 Banks company?
A good Interest Expense depends on the Banks 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 Wema Bank and its competitors. Wema Bank's current Interest Expense is ₦-215,091 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Wema Bank stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Wema Bank (NSA:WEMA) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₦13.09, compared to a current price of ₦29.40 — trading 124.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is ₦-215,091 Mil. Wema Bank's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 2 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 Wema Bank (NSA:WEMA), the current Interest Expense is ₦-215,091 Mil as of Dec. 2025. 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 Wema Bank (NSA:WEMA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Wema Bank stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ₦29.40 is trading 124.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₦13.09. GuruFocus considers Wema Bank to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for NSA:WEMA:

  • Interest Expense: ₦-215,091 Mil
  • GF Value™: ₦13.09 vs. price of ₦29.40 (124.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 65/100 with 2 warning signs

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

Wema Bank Business Description

Address 54, Marina, Wema Tower, Lagos, NGA, 12862
Wema Bank PLC is a commercial bank. The company offers retail banking, SME banking, corporate banking, treasury, trade services and financial advisory to its customers. Its services include granting of loans and advances, corporate finance and money market activities. The bank operates in four geographical regions: South-west, South-South, Abuja, and Lagos zones. Wema derives the majority of its revenues from Lagos.
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