GDS Global (SGX:5VP) Interest Expense: S$-0.28 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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What is GDS Global Interest Expense?

GDS Global SGX:5VP -1.75% Interest Expense is S$-0.28 Mil as of Mar. 2026. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. GDS Global's interest expense for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was S$ -0.14 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was S$-0.28 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. GDS Global's Operating Income for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was S$ -0.73 Mil. GDS Global's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was S$ -0.14 Mil. GDS Global 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.

GDS Global  (SGX:5VP) 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.

GDS Global's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was S$-0.14 Mil. Its Operating Income for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was S$-0.73 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was S$5.37 Mil.

GDS Global's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

GDS Global 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.

GDS Global Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for GDS Global'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.

GDS Global Interest Expense Chart

GDS Global Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
Interest Expense
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GDS Global Semi-Annual Data
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GDS Global 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$-0.28 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$-0.28 Mil mean?
GDS Global (SGX:5VP) has a Interest Expense of S$-0.28 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on GDS Global and its competitors.
Is GDS Global's Interest Expense too high?
GDS Global's current Interest Expense is S$-0.28 Mil.
How does GDS Global's Interest Expense compare to TT and JCI?
GDS Global's Interest Expense of S$-0.28 Mil can be compared against companies in the Construction 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 Construction company?
A good Interest Expense depends on the Construction 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 GDS Global and its competitors. GDS Global's current Interest Expense is S$-0.28 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is GDS Global stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, GDS Global (SGX:5VP) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is S$0.04, compared to a current price of S$0.06 — trading 40% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is S$-0.28 Mil. 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 GDS Global (SGX:5VP), the current Interest Expense is S$-0.28 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.

GDS Global Business Description

Address 86 International Road, Singapore, SGP, 629176
GDS Global Ltd is an investment holding company. Along with its subsidiaries, it is engaged in the manufacture, and supply of doors and shutter systems, the supply of production components products, and provision of service and maintenance works. The company's product offerings include fire shutters, hangar doors, commercial doors, storm shutters, and others. Geographically, it derives maximum revenue from its customers in Singapore and the rest from Europe, the Middle East, Asia Pacific, the United States of America, Hong Kong, Mauritius, and other regions.