South Port New Zealand (NZSE:SPN) Interest Expense: NZ$-2.01 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2025)


NZSE:SPN South Port New Zealand Ltd NZSE:SPN
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What is South Port New Zealand Interest Expense?

South Port New Zealand NZSE:SPN +0.23% 96 Interest Expense is NZ$-2.01 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates NZSE:SPN with a GF Score™ of 96/100 and a GF Value™ of NZ$8.44 (Fairly Valued). 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. South Port New Zealand's interest expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was NZ$ -0.97 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was NZ$-2.01 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. South Port New Zealand's Operating Income for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was NZ$ 12.60 Mil. South Port New Zealand's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was NZ$ -0.97 Mil. South Port New Zealand's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 12.97. 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.

South Port New Zealand  (NZSE:SPN) 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.

South Port New Zealand's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was NZ$-0.97 Mil. Its Operating Income for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was NZ$12.60 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was NZ$31.52 Mil.

South Port New Zealand'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*12.597/-0.971
=12.97

* 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.

South Port New Zealand Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for South Port New Zealand'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.

South Port New Zealand Interest Expense Chart

South Port New Zealand Annual Data
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South Port New Zealand Semi-Annual Data
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South Port New Zealand 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$-2.01 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$-2.01 Mil mean?
South Port New Zealand (NZSE:SPN) has a Interest Expense of NZ$-2.01 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on South Port New Zealand and its competitors.
Is South Port New Zealand's Interest Expense too high?
South Port New Zealand's current Interest Expense is NZ$-2.01 Mil. Overall, South Port New Zealand has a GF Score™ of 96/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does South Port New Zealand's Interest Expense compare to KEX?
South Port New Zealand's Interest Expense of NZ$-2.01 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 South Port New Zealand and its competitors. South Port New Zealand's current Interest Expense is NZ$-2.01 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is South Port New Zealand stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, South Port New Zealand (NZSE:SPN) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is NZ$8.44, compared to a current price of NZ$8.55 — trading 1.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is NZ$-2.01 Mil. South Port New Zealand's overall GF Score™ is 96/100 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 South Port New Zealand (NZSE:SPN), the current Interest Expense is NZ$-2.01 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 South Port New Zealand (NZSE:SPN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, South Port New Zealand stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of NZ$8.55 is trading 1.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of NZ$8.44. GuruFocus considers South Port New Zealand to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for NZSE:SPN:

  • Interest Expense: NZ$-2.01 Mil
  • GF Value™: NZ$8.44 vs. price of NZ$8.55 (1.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 96/100 with 6 warning signs

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

South Port New Zealand Business Description

Address 251 Foreshore Road, P.O. Box 1, Island Harbour, Bluff, STL, NZL, 9842
South Port New Zealand Ltd offers a wide range of marine services, cargo and container shipping, and on-site warehousing for domestic and international customers. It serves key export and import industries in the Southland region, including aluminium, timber, fisheries, dairy, meat, wood chips, stock food, cement, alumina, fertiliser, and petroleum products. South Port is publicly listed on the New Zealand Stock Exchange and is majority-owned by Environment Southland. It also operates an intermodal freight center to facilitate efficient product distribution within the Southland and Otago regions. The majority of revenue comes from the Cargo and logistics services.
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