Zicom Electronic Security Systems (NSE:ZICOM) Interest Expense: ₹-22.6 Mil (TTM As of Sep. 2020)

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What is Zicom Electronic Security Systems Interest Expense?

Zicom Electronic Security Systems NSE:ZICOM 4 Interest Expense is ₹-22.6 Mil as of Sep. 2020. GuruFocus rates NSE:ZICOM with a GF Score™ of 4/100.

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. Zicom Electronic Security Systems's interest expense for the six months ended in Sep. 2020 was ₹ -0.7 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Sep. 2020 was ₹-22.6 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. Zicom Electronic Security Systems's Operating Income for the six months ended in Sep. 2020 was ₹ -72.4 Mil. Zicom Electronic Security Systems's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Sep. 2020 was ₹ -0.7 Mil. Zicom Electronic Security Systems 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.

Zicom Electronic Security Systems  (NSE:ZICOM) 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.

Zicom Electronic Security Systems's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Sep. 2020 was ₹-0.7 Mil. Its Operating Income for the six months ended in Sep. 2020 was ₹-72.4 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the six months ended in Sep. 2020 was ₹1,343.2 Mil.

Zicom Electronic Security Systems's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2020 is calculated as

Zicom Electronic Security Systems 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.

Zicom Electronic Security Systems Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Zicom Electronic Security Systems'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.

Zicom Electronic Security Systems Interest Expense Chart

Zicom Electronic Security Systems Annual Data
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Zicom Electronic Security Systems Semi-Annual Data
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Zicom Electronic Security Systems 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 Sep. 2020 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was ₹-22.6 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 ₹-22.6 Mil mean?
Zicom Electronic Security Systems (NSE:ZICOM) has a Interest Expense of ₹-22.6 Mil as of Sep. 2020. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Zicom Electronic Security Systems and its competitors.
Is Zicom Electronic Security Systems' Interest Expense too high?
Zicom Electronic Security Systems' current Interest Expense is ₹-22.6 Mil. Overall, Zicom Electronic Security Systems has a GF Score™ of 4/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Zicom Electronic Security Systems' Interest Expense compare to ALLE and ADT?
Zicom Electronic Security Systems' Interest Expense of ₹-22.6 Mil can be compared against companies in the Business Services 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 Business Services company?
A good Interest Expense depends on the Business Services 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 Zicom Electronic Security Systems and its competitors. Zicom Electronic Security Systems's current Interest Expense is ₹-22.6 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Zicom Electronic Security Systems stock overvalued right now?
Zicom Electronic Security Systems (NSE:ZICOM) has a current Interest Expense of ₹-22.6 Mil. The current Interest Expense is ₹-22.6 Mil. Zicom Electronic Security Systems' overall GF Score™ is 4/100. 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 Zicom Electronic Security Systems (NSE:ZICOM), the current Interest Expense is ₹-22.6 Mil as of Sep. 2020. 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.

Zicom Electronic Security Systems Business Description

Address 45, Chimbai Road, Off Hill Road, Zicom House, Bandra (West), Mumbai, MH, IND, 400050
Zicom Electronic Security Systems Ltd markets and sells electronic security systems and equipment. The company sells, distributes, markets and installs and monitors electronic security systems, gadgets, and equipment and also provides annual maintenance services. Its products portfolio consists of access control systems, CCTV systems, finger print locks, fire alarm systems, intrusion detection systems, and video door phones. Majority of the revenue is derived from the provision of security and safety products and services.
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