Port of Tauranga (NZSE:POT) Interest Expense: NZ$-16.7 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2025)

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NZSE:POT Port of Tauranga Ltd NZSE:POT
95 GF Score
Price NZ$8.66
GF Value NZ$7.35
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Port of Tauranga Interest Expense?

Port of Tauranga NZSE:POT +0.70% 95 Interest Expense is NZ$-16.7 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates NZSE:POT with a GF Score™ of 95/100 and a GF Value™ of NZ$7.35 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. Port of Tauranga's interest expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was NZ$ -8.5 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was NZ$-16.7 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. Port of Tauranga's Operating Income for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was NZ$ 99.1 Mil. Port of Tauranga's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was NZ$ -8.5 Mil. Port of Tauranga's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 11.72. 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.

Port of Tauranga  (NZSE:POT) 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.

Port of Tauranga's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was NZ$-8.5 Mil. Its Operating Income for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was NZ$99.1 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was NZ$191.3 Mil.

Port of Tauranga's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*99.058/-8.45
=11.72

* 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.

Port of Tauranga Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Port of Tauranga'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.

Port of Tauranga Interest Expense Chart

Port of Tauranga Annual Data
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Interest Expense
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Port of Tauranga Semi-Annual Data
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Port of Tauranga 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$-16.7 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 NZ$-16.7 Mil mean?
Port of Tauranga (NZSE:POT) has a Interest Expense of NZ$-16.7 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Port of Tauranga and its competitors.
Is Port of Tauranga's Interest Expense too high?
Port of Tauranga's current Interest Expense is NZ$-16.7 Mil. Overall, Port of Tauranga has a GF Score™ of 95/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Port of Tauranga's Interest Expense compare to competitors?
Port of Tauranga's Interest Expense of NZ$-16.7 Mil can be compared against companies in the Transportation 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 Transportation company?
A good Interest Expense depends on the Transportation 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 Port of Tauranga and its competitors. Port of Tauranga's current Interest Expense is NZ$-16.7 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Port of Tauranga stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Port of Tauranga (NZSE:POT) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NZ$7.35, compared to a current price of NZ$8.66 — trading 17.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is NZ$-16.7 Mil. Port of Tauranga's overall GF Score™ is 95/100 with 6 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 Port of Tauranga (NZSE:POT), the current Interest Expense is NZ$-16.7 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 Port of Tauranga (NZSE:POT) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Port of Tauranga stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of NZ$8.66 is trading 17.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of NZ$7.35. GuruFocus considers Port of Tauranga to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for NZSE:POT:

  • Interest Expense: NZ$-16.7 Mil
  • GF Value™: NZ$7.35 vs. price of NZ$8.66 (17.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 95/100 with 6 warning signs

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

Port of Tauranga Business Description

Other Exchanges PKF1:Germany
Address Salisbury Avenue, Private Bag 12504, Tauranga Mail Centre, Mount Maunganui, Tauranga, BOP, NZL, 3143
Port of Tauranga is the largest, fastest-growing, and most efficient port in New Zealand. The company was established in 1985 by the government and remains majority owned by the Bay of Plenty Regional Council. The port is connected by road and rail to Auckland, Waikato, and the central North Island. In addition to the port at Tauranga, the firm owns stakes in smaller ports and inland freight hubs closer to Auckland and on the South Island to facilitate trade flows.
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