Fletcher Building (NZSE:FBU) Interest Expense: NZ$-164 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2025)

What is Fletcher Building Interest Expense?

Fletcher Building NZSE:FBU +5.56% 47 Interest Expense is NZ$-164 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates NZSE:FBU with a GF Score™ of 47/100 and a GF Value™ of NZ$2.41 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review.

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. Fletcher Building's interest expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was NZ$ -33 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was NZ$-164 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. Fletcher Building's Operating Income for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was NZ$ -63 Mil. Fletcher Building's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was NZ$ -33 Mil. Fletcher Building 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.

Fletcher Building (NZSE:FBU) Interest Expense Explanation

Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.

Fletcher Building's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was NZ$-33 Mil. Its Operating Income for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was NZ$-63 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was NZ$2,246 Mil.

Fletcher Building's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Fletcher Building 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.

Warning Sign:

Ben Graham prefers companies' interest coverage to be at least 5. Fletcher Building Ltds earnings cannot cover its interest expense. If the situation continues, the company may have to issue more debt.

Fletcher Building Interest Expense Historical Data

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Fletcher Building 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 semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was NZ$-164 Mil.

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What does a Interest Expense of NZ$-164 Mil mean?

Fletcher Building (NZSE:FBU) has a Interest Expense of NZ$-164 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Fletcher Building and its competitors.

Is Fletcher Building's Interest Expense too high?

Fletcher Building's current Interest Expense is NZ$-164 Mil. Overall, Fletcher Building has a GF Score™ of 47/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.

How does Fletcher Building's Interest Expense compare to CRH and VMC?

Fletcher Building's Interest Expense of NZ$-164 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 Fletcher Building and its competitors. Fletcher Building's current Interest Expense is NZ$-164 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.

Is Fletcher Building stock overvalued right now?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fletcher Building (NZSE:FBU) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NZ$2.41, compared to a current price of NZ$3.61 — trading 49.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is NZ$-164 Mil. Fletcher Building's overall GF Score™ is 47/100 with 10 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 Fletcher Building (NZSE:FBU), the current Interest Expense is NZ$-164 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 Fletcher Building (NZSE:FBU) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fletcher Building stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of NZ$3.61 is trading 49.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of NZ$2.41. GuruFocus considers Fletcher Building to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for NZSE:FBU:

Interest Expense: NZ$-164 Mil
GF Value™: NZ$2.41 vs. price of NZ$3.61 (49.8% above fair value)
GF Score™: 47/100 with 10 warning signs

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

Fletcher Building Business Description

Industry Basic Materials Building Materials

Comparable Companies CRH XSWX:HOLN SHSE:600176 VMC XTER:HEI MLM BOM:532538 XSWX:AMRZ NSE:GRASIM MEX:CEMEXCPO JHX SHSE:600585 NSA:DCP BOM:500425 BOM:500387 MIL:BZU NSA:BUACEMENT EXP TPE:1802 TPE:1101

Other Exchanges FLQ:Germany FBU:Australia

Address 810 Great South Road, Penrose, Auckland, NTL, NZL, 1061

Website https://www.fletcherbuilding.com

Fletcher Building is a New Zealand-based building materials company with operations focused in New Zealand, but also extending to Australia. It has a conglomerate structure with diverse operations across concrete, building products, steel, retail distribution, and development. Most revenue is derived from new house construction, with smaller earnings contributions from commercial and infrastructure construction.

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