Yamama Cement Co JSC (SAU:3020) Interest Expense: ﷼-66 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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SAU:3020 Yamama Cement Co JSC SAU:3020
88 GF Score
Price ﷼23.66
GF Value ﷼44.23
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Yamama Cement Co JSC Interest Expense?

Yamama Cement Co JSC SAU:3020 -1.50% 88 Interest Expense is ﷼-66 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates SAU:3020 with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of ﷼44.23 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. Yamama Cement Co JSC's interest expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ﷼ -13 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was ﷼-66 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. Yamama Cement Co JSC's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ﷼ 132 Mil. Yamama Cement Co JSC's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ﷼ -13 Mil. Yamama Cement Co JSC's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 10.34. 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.

Yamama Cement Co JSC  (SAU:3020) 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.

Yamama Cement Co JSC's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ﷼-13 Mil. Its Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ﷼132 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ﷼1,596 Mil.

Yamama Cement Co JSC's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*132.277/-12.798
=10.34

* 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.

Yamama Cement Co JSC Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Yamama Cement Co JSC'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.

Yamama Cement Co JSC Interest Expense Chart

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Yamama Cement Co JSC 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 ﷼-66 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 ﷼-66 Mil mean?
Yamama Cement Co JSC (SAU:3020) has a Interest Expense of ﷼-66 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Yamama Cement Co JSC and its competitors.
Is Yamama Cement Co JSC's Interest Expense too high?
Yamama Cement Co JSC's current Interest Expense is ﷼-66 Mil. Overall, Yamama Cement Co JSC has a GF Score™ of 88/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Yamama Cement Co JSC's Interest Expense compare to CRH and VMC?
Yamama Cement Co JSC's Interest Expense of ﷼-66 Mil can be compared against companies in the Building Materials 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 Building Materials company?
A good Interest Expense depends on the Building Materials 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 Yamama Cement Co JSC and its competitors. Yamama Cement Co JSC's current Interest Expense is ﷼-66 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Yamama Cement Co JSC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Yamama Cement Co JSC (SAU:3020) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ﷼44.23, compared to a current price of ﷼23.66 — trading 46.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is ﷼-66 Mil. Yamama Cement Co JSC's overall GF Score™ is 88/100 with 4 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 Yamama Cement Co JSC (SAU:3020), the current Interest Expense is ﷼-66 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 Yamama Cement Co JSC (SAU:3020) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Yamama Cement Co JSC stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ﷼23.66 is trading 46.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of ﷼44.23. GuruFocus considers Yamama Cement Co JSC to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for SAU:3020:

  • Interest Expense: ﷼-66 Mil
  • GF Value™: ﷼44.23 vs. price of ﷼23.66 (46.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 88/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the SAU:3020 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Yamama Cement Co JSC Business Description

Address Airport Raod, Eastern Ring, Al Falah, P.O. Box 293, Riyadh, SAU, 11411
Yamama Cement Co JSC is one of the supreme and oldest cement manufacturers in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. It provides a range of cement and clinker products mostly to the construction industry in the country. The company's product portfolio includes Normal Cement, Cement Resistant, Finalise Cement and Salt Resistant Cement.
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