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Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. Almarai Co's interest expense for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ﷼ -106 Mil.
Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was ﷼-492 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. Almarai Co's Operating Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ﷼ 910 Mil. Almarai Co's Interest Expense for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ﷼ -106 Mil.
Almarai Co's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 8.62.
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.
Almarai Co (SAU:2280) 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.
* 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.
Almarai Co Interest Expense Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Almarai Co'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.
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 ﷼-492 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.
Almarai Co (SAU:2280) has a Interest Expense of ﷼-492 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Almarai Co and its competitors.
Is Almarai Co's Interest Expense too high?
Almarai Co's current Interest Expense is ﷼-492 Mil. Overall, Almarai Co has a GF Score™ of 92/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Almarai Co's Interest Expense compare to KHC and GIS?
Almarai Co's Interest Expense of ﷼-492 Mil can be compared against companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
A good Interest Expense depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods 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 Almarai Co and its competitors. Almarai Co's current Interest Expense is ﷼-492 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Almarai Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Almarai Co (SAU:2280) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ﷼62.87, compared to a current price of ﷼45.94 — trading 26.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is ﷼-492 Mil. Almarai Co's overall GF Score™ is 92/100 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 Almarai Co (SAU:2280), the current Interest Expense is ﷼-492 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 Almarai Co (SAU:2280) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Almarai Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ﷼45.94 is trading 26.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of ﷼62.87.
GuruFocus considers Almarai Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for SAU:2280:
Interest Expense: ﷼-492 Mil
GF Value™: ﷼62.87 vs. price of ﷼45.94 (26.9% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SAU:2280 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Almarai Co is a manufacturer and distributor of quality food and beverages. Its product portfolio includes dairy products, juices, bakery items, poultry, and infant formula under the brands Almarai, Joosy Life, Beyti, Teeba, L'usine, 7days, Alyoum, and AlBashayer. Its segments include Dairy and Juice, covering milk, dairy, fruit juice, ice cream processing, and distribution; Bakery, covering the manufacturing and distribution of bakery products; Poultry, covering poultry products; and Other Activities, including arable farming, horticulture, infant nutrition, seafood, value-added meat products, and water. The majority of the revenue is derived from the Dairy and Juice segment, with the maximum revenue generated from Saudi Arabia.
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