Vector (NZSE:VCT) Interest Expense: NZ$-92 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2025)

What is Vector Interest Expense?

Vector NZSE:VCT -0.41% 74 Interest Expense is NZ$-92 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates NZSE:VCT with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of NZ$4.17 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review.

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. Vector's interest expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was NZ$ -47 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was NZ$-92 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. Vector's Operating Income for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was NZ$ 232 Mil. Vector's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was NZ$ -47 Mil. Vector's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 4.96. 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.

Vector (NZSE:VCT) 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.

Vector's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was NZ$-47 Mil. Its Operating Income for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was NZ$232 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was NZ$1,963 Mil.

Vector'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	*	232.4	/	-46.9
	=	4.96

* 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. Vector Ltd interest coverage is 3.63, which is low.

Vector Interest Expense Historical Data

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Vector 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$-92 Mil.

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What does a Interest Expense of NZ$-92 Mil mean?

Vector (NZSE:VCT) has a Interest Expense of NZ$-92 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Vector and its competitors.

Is Vector's Interest Expense too high?

Vector's current Interest Expense is NZ$-92 Mil. Overall, Vector has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.

How does Vector's Interest Expense compare to SRE and AES?

Vector's Interest Expense of NZ$-92 Mil can be compared against companies in the Utilities - Regulated 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 Utilities - Regulated company?

A good Interest Expense depends on the Utilities - Regulated 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 Vector and its competitors. Vector's current Interest Expense is NZ$-92 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.

Is Vector stock overvalued right now?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vector (NZSE:VCT) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NZ$4.17, compared to a current price of NZ$4.85 — trading 16.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is NZ$-92 Mil. Vector's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 9 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 Vector (NZSE:VCT), the current Interest Expense is NZ$-92 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 Vector (NZSE:VCT) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vector stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of NZ$4.85 is trading 16.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of NZ$4.17. GuruFocus considers Vector to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for NZSE:VCT:

Interest Expense: NZ$-92 Mil
GF Value™: NZ$4.17 vs. price of NZ$4.85 (16.3% above fair value)
GF Score™: 74/100 with 9 warning signs

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

Vector Business Description

Industry Utilities Utilities - Regulated

Comparable Companies XMAD:IBE MIL:ENEL XPAR:ENGI ADX:TAQA SRE XTER:EOAN XTER:RWE SAU:2082 LSE:SSE DFM:DEWA XTER:EBK XLIS:EDP TSX:BIP.UN TSE:9502 ASX:ORG AES TSX:CU BSP:ENEV3 SGX:U96 XKLS:6742

Other Exchanges VQA:Germany

Address 101 Carlton Gore Road, Newmarket, Auckland, NTL, NZL, 1023

Website https://www.vector.co.nz

Vector Ltd is a New Zealand infrastructure company. The company's operating segment includes Electricity Distribution; and Gas Distribution. It generates maximum revenue from the Electricity Distribution segment. The Auckland electricity distribution services segment includes Auckland electricity distribution services. Gas Trading includes Auckland Gas distribution services.

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