National Co for Learning and Education (SAU:4291) Interest Expense: ﷼-25.9 Mil (TTM As of Apr. 2026)

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SAU:4291 National Co for Learning and Education SAU:4291
94 GF Score
Price ﷼126.80
GF Value ﷼197.17
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is National Co for Learning and Education Interest Expense?

National Co for Learning and Education SAU:4291 -1.78% 94 Interest Expense is ﷼-25.9 Mil as of Apr. 2026. GuruFocus rates SAU:4291 with a GF Score™ of 94/100 and a GF Value™ of ﷼197.17 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. National Co for Learning and Education's interest expense for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was ﷼ -7.4 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was ﷼-25.9 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. National Co for Learning and Education's Operating Income for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was ﷼ 74.1 Mil. National Co for Learning and Education's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was ﷼ -7.4 Mil. National Co for Learning and Education's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 10.01. 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.


National Co for Learning and Education  (SAU:4291) 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.

National Co for Learning and Education's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was ﷼-7.4 Mil. Its Operating Income for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was ﷼74.1 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was ﷼470.2 Mil.

National Co for Learning and Education's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Apr. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Apr. 2026 )
=-1*74.143/-7.408
=10.01

* 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.


National Co for Learning and Education Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for National Co for Learning and Education'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.

National Co for Learning and Education Interest Expense Chart

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National Co for Learning and Education 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 Apr. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was ﷼-25.9 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 ﷼-25.9 Mil mean?
National Co for Learning and Education (SAU:4291) has a Interest Expense of ﷼-25.9 Mil as of Apr. 2026. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on National Co for Learning and Education and its competitors.
Is National Co for Learning and Education's Interest Expense too high?
National Co for Learning and Education's current Interest Expense is ﷼-25.9 Mil. Overall, National Co for Learning and Education has a GF Score™ of 94/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does National Co for Learning and Education's Interest Expense compare to EDU and TAL?
National Co for Learning and Education's Interest Expense of ﷼-25.9 Mil can be compared against companies in the Education 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 Education company?
A good Interest Expense depends on the Education 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 National Co for Learning and Education and its competitors. National Co for Learning and Education's current Interest Expense is ﷼-25.9 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is National Co for Learning and Education stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, National Co for Learning and Education (SAU:4291) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ﷼197.17, compared to a current price of ﷼126.80 — trading 35.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is ﷼-25.9 Mil. National Co for Learning and Education's overall GF Score™ is 94/100 with 2 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 National Co for Learning and Education (SAU:4291), the current Interest Expense is ﷼-25.9 Mil as of Apr. 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 National Co for Learning and Education (SAU:4291) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, National Co for Learning and Education stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ﷼126.80 is trading 35.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of ﷼197.17. GuruFocus considers National Co for Learning and Education to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for SAU:4291:

  • Interest Expense: ﷼-25.9 Mil
  • GF Value™: ﷼197.17 vs. price of ﷼126.80 (35.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 94/100 with 2 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the SAU:4291 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


National Co for Learning and Education Business Description

Address Prince Muqrin Bin Abdul Aziz Street, P.O. Box 41980, Al Nozha Neighborhood, Al Rayyan District, Riyadh, SAU, 11531
National Co for Learning and Education is a provider of educational and learning services based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. It is engaged in ownership, establishment and management of private schools for general education (pre-university) in addition to investment in sport and entertainment along with sport clubs for school students. The company offers educational complexes that accommodate more than 15 thousand students, distributed in all stages from kindergarten, primary, intermediate and high school, according to the national curriculum and international curricula, with scientific laboratories on one hand, and entertainment facilities and sports clubs on the other hand. The company's business segments include Al-Rayan schools, Al-Rawabi schools, Al-Nuzha schools among others.
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