Low Keng Huat (Singapore) (SGX:F1E) Interest Expense: S$-16.2 Mil (TTM As of Jul. 2025)

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SGX:F1E Low Keng Huat (Singapore) Ltd SGX:F1E
53 GF Score
Price S$0.78
GF Value S$0.38
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What is Low Keng Huat (Singapore) Interest Expense?

Low Keng Huat (Singapore) SGX:F1E 53 Interest Expense is S$-16.2 Mil as of Jul. 2025. GuruFocus rates SGX:F1E with a GF Score™ of 53/100 and a GF Value™ of S$0.38. The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review.

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. Low Keng Huat (Singapore)'s interest expense for the six months ended in Jul. 2025 was S$ -6.2 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jul. 2025 was S$-16.2 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. Low Keng Huat (Singapore)'s Operating Income for the six months ended in Jul. 2025 was S$ -1.9 Mil. Low Keng Huat (Singapore)'s Interest Expense for the six months ended in Jul. 2025 was S$ -6.2 Mil. Low Keng Huat (Singapore) 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.

Low Keng Huat (Singapore)  (SGX:F1E) 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.

Low Keng Huat (Singapore)'s Interest Expense for the six months ended in Jul. 2025 was S$-6.2 Mil. Its Operating Income for the six months ended in Jul. 2025 was S$-1.9 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the six months ended in Jul. 2025 was S$183.3 Mil.

Low Keng Huat (Singapore)'s Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Jul. 2025 is calculated as

Low Keng Huat (Singapore) 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.

Low Keng Huat (Singapore) Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Low Keng Huat (Singapore)'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.

Low Keng Huat (Singapore) Interest Expense Chart

Low Keng Huat (Singapore) Annual Data
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Low Keng Huat (Singapore) Semi-Annual Data
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Low Keng Huat (Singapore) 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 Jul. 2025 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was S$-16.2 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$-16.2 Mil mean?
Low Keng Huat (Singapore) (SGX:F1E) has a Interest Expense of S$-16.2 Mil as of Jul. 2025. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Low Keng Huat (Singapore) and its competitors.
Is Low Keng Huat (Singapore)'s Interest Expense too high?
Low Keng Huat (Singapore)'s current Interest Expense is S$-16.2 Mil. Overall, Low Keng Huat (Singapore) has a GF Score™ of 53/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Low Keng Huat (Singapore)'s Interest Expense compare to competitors?
Low Keng Huat (Singapore)'s Interest Expense of S$-16.2 Mil can be compared against companies in the Real Estate 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 Real Estate company?
A good Interest Expense depends on the Real Estate 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 Low Keng Huat (Singapore) and its competitors. Low Keng Huat (Singapore)'s current Interest Expense is S$-16.2 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Low Keng Huat (Singapore) stock overvalued right now?
Low Keng Huat (Singapore) (SGX:F1E) has a current Interest Expense of S$-16.2 Mil. The stock's GF Value™ is S$0.38, compared to a current price of S$0.78 — trading 105.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is S$-16.2 Mil. Low Keng Huat (Singapore)'s overall GF Score™ is 53/100 with 10 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 Low Keng Huat (Singapore) (SGX:F1E), the current Interest Expense is S$-16.2 Mil as of Jul. 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 Low Keng Huat (Singapore) (SGX:F1E) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Low Keng Huat (Singapore) stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of S$0.78 is trading 105.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of S$0.38.

Key valuation signals for SGX:F1E:

  • Interest Expense: S$-16.2 Mil
  • GF Value™: S$0.38 vs. price of S$0.78 (105.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 53/100 with 10 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the SGX:F1E stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Low Keng Huat (Singapore) Business Description

Address 80 Marine Parade Road, No. 18-05/09 Parkway Parade, Singapore, SGP, 449269
Low Keng Huat (Singapore) Ltd is a Singapore-based builder engaged in the business segments which include Property Development, Hotels, and Investments. The Property Development segment is engaged in the development of properties, the Hotel segment is engaged in owning and operating hotels and restaurants, and the Investments segment is engaged in investment in properties and shares in quoted and unquoted equities. Geographically, the group has a business presence in Singapore, Australia, and Malaysia, of which key revenue is generated from Singapore.
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