Metro Retail Stores Group (PHS:MRSGI) Interest Expense: ₱-505 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


PHS:MRSGI Metro Retail Stores Group Inc PHS:MRSGI
70 GF Score
Price ₱1.08
GF Value ₱1.28
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Metro Retail Stores Group Interest Expense?

Metro Retail Stores Group PHS:MRSGI -0.92% 70 Interest Expense is ₱-505 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates PHS:MRSGI with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of ₱1.28 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. Metro Retail Stores Group's interest expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₱ -130 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was ₱-505 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. Metro Retail Stores Group's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₱ -112 Mil. Metro Retail Stores Group's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₱ -130 Mil. Metro Retail Stores Group 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.

Metro Retail Stores Group  (PHS:MRSGI) 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.

Metro Retail Stores Group's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₱-130 Mil. Its Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₱-112 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₱7,500 Mil.

Metro Retail Stores Group's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Metro Retail Stores Group 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.

Metro Retail Stores Group Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Metro Retail Stores Group'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.

Metro Retail Stores Group Interest Expense Chart

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Metro Retail Stores Group 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 Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was ₱-505 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 ₱-505 Mil mean?
Metro Retail Stores Group (PHS:MRSGI) has a Interest Expense of ₱-505 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Metro Retail Stores Group and its competitors.
Is Metro Retail Stores Group's Interest Expense too high?
Metro Retail Stores Group's current Interest Expense is ₱-505 Mil. Overall, Metro Retail Stores Group has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Metro Retail Stores Group's Interest Expense compare to DDS and M?
Metro Retail Stores Group's Interest Expense of ₱-505 Mil can be compared against companies in the Retail - Cyclical 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
A good Interest Expense depends on the Retail - Cyclical 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 Metro Retail Stores Group and its competitors. Metro Retail Stores Group's current Interest Expense is ₱-505 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Metro Retail Stores Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Metro Retail Stores Group (PHS:MRSGI) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₱1.28, compared to a current price of ₱1.08 — trading 15.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is ₱-505 Mil. Metro Retail Stores Group's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 5 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 Metro Retail Stores Group (PHS:MRSGI), the current Interest Expense is ₱-505 Mil as of Mar. 2026. 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 Metro Retail Stores Group (PHS:MRSGI) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Metro Retail Stores Group stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₱1.08 is trading 15.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₱1.28. GuruFocus considers Metro Retail Stores Group to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for PHS:MRSGI:

  • Interest Expense: ₱-505 Mil
  • GF Value™: ₱1.28 vs. price of ₱1.08 (15.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 70/100 with 5 warning signs

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

Metro Retail Stores Group Business Description

Address Corner of C.D. Seno and W.O. Seno Streets, Vicsal Building, Guizo, North Reclamation Area, Cebu, Mandaue, PHL, 6014
Metro Retail Stores Group Inc is a company that operates departmental stores, supermarkets, and hypermarkets. It is engaged in the business of trading goods, commodities, wares, and merchandise of any kind, such as clothes, bags, accessories, toys, and household goods. The company offers a selection of meats, seafood, fruits, vegetables, and organic produce, and services to pharmacies, baker's shops, cafes, and fast food outlets. It operates its supermarket under the brand name Metro Supermarket and Metro Fresh 'N Easy; departmental stores under the Metro brand; Hypermarket under Super Metro. The company generates all of its revenue from the operation of these stores.
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