Multi-Chem (SGX:AWZ) Interest Expense: S$-3.6 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2025)

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SGX:AWZ Multi-Chem Ltd SGX:AWZ
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Price S$3.84
GF Value S$2.67
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What is Multi-Chem Interest Expense?

Multi-Chem SGX:AWZ +0.79% 80 Interest Expense is S$-3.6 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates SGX:AWZ with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of S$2.67 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review.

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. Multi-Chem's interest expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was S$ -1.6 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was S$-3.6 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. Multi-Chem's Operating Income for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was S$ 13.4 Mil. Multi-Chem's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was S$ -1.6 Mil. Multi-Chem's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 8.59. 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.

Multi-Chem  (SGX:AWZ) 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.

Multi-Chem's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was S$-1.6 Mil. Its Operating Income for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was S$13.4 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was S$0.7 Mil.

Multi-Chem's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*13.412/-1.561
=8.59

* 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.

Multi-Chem Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Multi-Chem'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.

Multi-Chem Interest Expense Chart

Multi-Chem Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Interest Expense
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Multi-Chem Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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Multi-Chem 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 Dec. 2025 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was S$-3.6 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$-3.6 Mil mean?
Multi-Chem (SGX:AWZ) has a Interest Expense of S$-3.6 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Multi-Chem and its competitors.
Is Multi-Chem's Interest Expense too high?
Multi-Chem's current Interest Expense is S$-3.6 Mil. Overall, Multi-Chem has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Multi-Chem's Interest Expense compare to SNX and ARW?
Multi-Chem's Interest Expense of S$-3.6 Mil can be compared against companies in the Hardware 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 Hardware company?
A good Interest Expense depends on the Hardware 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 Multi-Chem and its competitors. Multi-Chem's current Interest Expense is S$-3.6 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Multi-Chem stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Multi-Chem (SGX:AWZ) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is S$2.67, compared to a current price of S$3.84 — trading 43.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is S$-3.6 Mil. Multi-Chem's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 9 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 Multi-Chem (SGX:AWZ), the current Interest Expense is S$-3.6 Mil as of Dec. 2025. 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 Multi-Chem (SGX:AWZ) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Multi-Chem stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of S$3.84 is trading 43.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of S$2.67. GuruFocus considers Multi-Chem to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for SGX:AWZ:

  • Interest Expense: S$-3.6 Mil
  • GF Value™: S$2.67 vs. price of S$3.84 (43.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 80/100 with 9 warning signs

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

Multi-Chem Business Description

Other Exchanges MQR1:Germany
Address 18 Boon Lay Way, No. 05-113 TradeHub 21, Singapore, SGP, 609966
Multi-Chem Ltd is a drilling service provider and distributes specialty chemicals and materials to printed circuit board manufacturers. It operates in two business segments: PCB business and IT business. PCB business, which provides precision drilling services to PCB fabricators and distributes specialty chemicals and other PCB-related products and equipment to PCB manufacturers. IT business, which relates to the distribution of hardware and software relating to Internet and network products and the provision of maintenance services for such products. The company derives mahortiy of its revenue from IT business. Geographically, operates in Singapore, Greater China India Vietnam, and Other countries, majority of the revenue from Singapore.
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