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Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. Channel Infrastructure NZ's interest expense for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was NZ$ -8.4 Mil.
Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was NZ$-16.5 Mil.
Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income (EBIT) by its Interest Expense. The higher, the better.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.
Warning Sign:
Ben Graham prefers companies' interest coverage to be at least 5. Channel Infrastructure NZ Ltd interest coverage is 2.69, which is low.
Channel Infrastructure NZ Interest Expense Historical Data
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money.
Interest Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was NZ$-16.5 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 NZ$-16.5 Mil mean?
Channel Infrastructure NZ (NZSE:CHI) has a Interest Expense of NZ$-16.5 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Channel Infrastructure NZ and its competitors.
Is Channel Infrastructure NZ's Interest Expense too high?
Channel Infrastructure NZ's current Interest Expense is NZ$-16.5 Mil. Overall, Channel Infrastructure NZ has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Channel Infrastructure NZ's Interest Expense compare to VLO and MPC?
Channel Infrastructure NZ's Interest Expense of NZ$-16.5 Mil can be compared against companies in the Oil & Gas 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 an Oil & Gas company?
A good Interest Expense depends on the Oil & Gas 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 Channel Infrastructure NZ and its competitors. Channel Infrastructure NZ's current Interest Expense is NZ$-16.5 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Channel Infrastructure NZ stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Channel Infrastructure NZ (NZSE:CHI) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NZ$1.84, compared to a current price of NZ$3.40 — trading 84.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is NZ$-16.5 Mil. Channel Infrastructure NZ's overall GF Score™ is 58/100 with 12 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 Channel Infrastructure NZ (NZSE:CHI), the current Interest Expense is NZ$-16.5 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 Channel Infrastructure NZ (NZSE:CHI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Channel Infrastructure NZ stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of NZ$3.40 is trading 84.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of NZ$1.84.
GuruFocus considers Channel Infrastructure NZ to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for NZSE:CHI:
Interest Expense: NZ$-16.5 Mil
GF Value™: NZ$1.84 vs. price of NZ$3.40 (84.8% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NZSE:CHI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Channel Infrastructure NZ Ltd is an independent fuel infrastructure company. The company utilizes the deep-water harbour and jetty infrastructure at Marsden Point to receive, store and distribute imported refined fuel, which is owned by customers. The company operates in one reportable segment, Infrastructure, which comprises of fuels import terminal system (including jetty infrastructure at Marsden Point, storage tanks, and the Marsden Point to Auckland pipeline), the Wiri land and terminal leases, and the fuel testing laboratories.
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