Western Bulk Chartering AS (OSL:WEST) Interest Expense: kr-13 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2025)


OSL:WEST Western Bulk Chartering AS OSL:WEST
67 GF Score
Price kr22.00
GF Value kr16.73
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Western Bulk Chartering AS Interest Expense?

Western Bulk Chartering AS OSL:WEST 67 Interest Expense is kr-13 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates OSL:WEST with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of kr16.73 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review.

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. Western Bulk Chartering AS's interest expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was kr -6 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was kr-13 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. Western Bulk Chartering AS's Operating Income for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was kr 43 Mil. Western Bulk Chartering AS's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was kr -6 Mil. Western Bulk Chartering AS's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 7.28. 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.

Western Bulk Chartering AS  (OSL:WEST) 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.

Western Bulk Chartering AS's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was kr-6 Mil. Its Operating Income for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was kr43 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was kr0 Mil.

Western Bulk Chartering AS'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*42.954/-5.902
=7.28

* 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.

Western Bulk Chartering AS Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Western Bulk Chartering AS'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.

Western Bulk Chartering AS Interest Expense Chart

Western Bulk Chartering AS Annual Data
Trend Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Interest Expense
Get a 7-Day Free Trial -3.93 -3.34 -2.56 -3.03 -1.68

Western Bulk Chartering AS Semi-Annual Data
Dec18 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
Interest Expense Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -4.60 -2.18 -8.49 -6.69 -5.90
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Western Bulk Chartering AS 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 kr-13 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 kr-13 Mil mean?
Western Bulk Chartering AS (OSL:WEST) has a Interest Expense of kr-13 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Western Bulk Chartering AS and its competitors.
Is Western Bulk Chartering AS's Interest Expense too high?
Western Bulk Chartering AS's current Interest Expense is kr-13 Mil. Overall, Western Bulk Chartering AS has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Western Bulk Chartering AS's Interest Expense compare to competitors?
Western Bulk Chartering AS's Interest Expense of kr-13 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 Western Bulk Chartering AS and its competitors. Western Bulk Chartering AS's current Interest Expense is kr-13 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Western Bulk Chartering AS stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Western Bulk Chartering AS (OSL:WEST) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr16.73, compared to a current price of kr22.00 — trading 31.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is kr-13 Mil. Western Bulk Chartering AS's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 7 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 Western Bulk Chartering AS (OSL:WEST), the current Interest Expense is kr-13 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 Western Bulk Chartering AS (OSL:WEST) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Western Bulk Chartering AS stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of kr22.00 is trading 31.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of kr16.73. GuruFocus considers Western Bulk Chartering AS to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for OSL:WEST:

  • Interest Expense: kr-13 Mil
  • GF Value™: kr16.73 vs. price of kr22.00 (31.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 67/100 with 7 warning signs

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

Western Bulk Chartering AS Business Description

Other Exchanges WSSTF:USA7EJ:Germany
Address Henrik Ibsensgate 100, PO Box 2868, Solli, Oslo, NOR, 0230
Western Bulk Chartering AS is a transporter of dry bulk commodities. Its commodities include coal, minerals, steel products, cement, agriculture or grains, ferrous ores, and fertilizers, among others. It operates in dry bulk vessels in the Panamax to Handysize segment. Geographic diversification is the Far East, Europe, India, North America, Africa, South America, and the Middle East. The majority of revenue is from the Far East.
67GF Score

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