Old Chang Kee (SGX:5ML) Interest Expense: S$-1.1 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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SGX:5ML Old Chang Kee Ltd SGX:5ML
44 GF Score
Price S$1.18
GF Value S$0.80
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is Old Chang Kee Interest Expense?

Old Chang Kee SGX:5ML -0.84% 44 Interest Expense is S$-1.1 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates SGX:5ML with a GF Score™ of 44/100 and a GF Value™ of S$0.80 (Significantly Overvalued). 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. Old Chang Kee's interest expense for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was S$ -0.5 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was S$-1.1 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. Old Chang Kee's Operating Income for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was S$ 6.7 Mil. Old Chang Kee's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was S$ -0.5 Mil. Old Chang Kee's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 12.67. 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.

Old Chang Kee  (SGX:5ML) 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.

Old Chang Kee's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was S$-0.5 Mil. Its Operating Income for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was S$6.7 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was S$11.6 Mil.

Old Chang Kee'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*6.713/-0.53
=12.67

* 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.

Old Chang Kee Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Old Chang Kee'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.

Old Chang Kee Interest Expense Chart

Old Chang Kee Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Interest Expense
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Old Chang Kee Semi-Annual Data
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Old Chang Kee Ltd SGX:5ML
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Old Chang Kee 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 semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was S$-1.1 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 S$-1.1 Mil mean?
Old Chang Kee (SGX:5ML) has a Interest Expense of S$-1.1 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Old Chang Kee and its competitors.
Is Old Chang Kee's Interest Expense too high?
Old Chang Kee's current Interest Expense is S$-1.1 Mil. Overall, Old Chang Kee has a GF Score™ of 44/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Old Chang Kee's Interest Expense compare to MCD and SBUX?
Old Chang Kee's Interest Expense of S$-1.1 Mil can be compared against companies in the Restaurants 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 Restaurants company?
A good Interest Expense depends on the Restaurants 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 Old Chang Kee and its competitors. Old Chang Kee's current Interest Expense is S$-1.1 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Old Chang Kee stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Old Chang Kee (SGX:5ML) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is S$0.80, compared to a current price of S$1.18 — trading 47.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is S$-1.1 Mil. Old Chang Kee's overall GF Score™ is 44/100 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 Old Chang Kee (SGX:5ML), the current Interest Expense is S$-1.1 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 Old Chang Kee (SGX:5ML) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Old Chang Kee stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of S$1.18 is trading 47.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of S$0.80. GuruFocus considers Old Chang Kee to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for SGX:5ML:

  • Interest Expense: S$-1.1 Mil
  • GF Value™: S$0.80 vs. price of S$1.18 (47.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 44/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the SGX:5ML stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Old Chang Kee Business Description

Address 2 Woodlands Terrace, Singapore, SGP, 738427
Old Chang Kee Ltd is engaged in the manufacturing and distribution of food products. The company's products include curry puffs, fishballs, chicken nuggets, and chicken wings. It also provides catering services in Singapore. The company's geographical segments include Singapore, Australia, and Malaysia, and a majority of its revenue is derived from Singapore. The company is engaged in the manufacture and sale of food products under brands such as Old Chang Kee, the Curry Times, and Dip n Go.
44GF Score

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