Baoshan Iron & Steel Co (SHSE:600019) Interest Expense: ¥-1,195 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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SHSE:600019 Baoshan Iron & Steel Co Ltd SHSE:600019
68 GF Score
Price ¥5.91
GF Value ¥6.51
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Baoshan Iron & Steel Co Interest Expense?

Baoshan Iron & Steel Co SHSE:600019 -1.01% 68 Interest Expense is ¥-1,195 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates SHSE:600019 with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥6.51 (Fairly Valued). 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. Baoshan Iron & Steel Co's interest expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥ -275 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥-1,195 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. Baoshan Iron & Steel Co's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥ 3,089 Mil. Baoshan Iron & Steel Co's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥ -275 Mil. Baoshan Iron & Steel Co's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 11.22. 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.


Baoshan Iron & Steel Co  (SHSE:600019) 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.

Baoshan Iron & Steel Co's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥-275 Mil. Its Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥3,089 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥9,458 Mil.

Baoshan Iron & Steel Co'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*3088.542/-275.218
=11.22

* 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.


Baoshan Iron & Steel Co Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Baoshan Iron & Steel Co'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.

Baoshan Iron & Steel Co Interest Expense Chart

Baoshan Iron & Steel Co Annual Data
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Baoshan Iron & Steel Co Quarterly Data
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Baoshan Iron & Steel Co 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 quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was ¥-1,195 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 ¥-1,195 Mil mean?
Baoshan Iron & Steel Co (SHSE:600019) has a Interest Expense of ¥-1,195 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Baoshan Iron & Steel Co and its competitors.
Is Baoshan Iron & Steel Co's Interest Expense too high?
Baoshan Iron & Steel Co's current Interest Expense is ¥-1,195 Mil. Overall, Baoshan Iron & Steel Co has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Baoshan Iron & Steel Co's Interest Expense compare to NUE and STLD?
Baoshan Iron & Steel Co's Interest Expense of ¥-1,195 Mil can be compared against companies in the Steel 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 Steel company?
A good Interest Expense depends on the Steel 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 Baoshan Iron & Steel Co and its competitors. Baoshan Iron & Steel Co's current Interest Expense is ¥-1,195 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Baoshan Iron & Steel Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Baoshan Iron & Steel Co (SHSE:600019) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥6.51, compared to a current price of ¥5.91 — trading 9.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is ¥-1,195 Mil. Baoshan Iron & Steel Co's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 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 Baoshan Iron & Steel Co (SHSE:600019), the current Interest Expense is ¥-1,195 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 Baoshan Iron & Steel Co (SHSE:600019) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Baoshan Iron & Steel Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ¥5.91 is trading 9.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of ¥6.51. GuruFocus considers Baoshan Iron & Steel Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for SHSE:600019:

  • Interest Expense: ¥-1,195 Mil
  • GF Value™: ¥6.51 vs. price of ¥5.91 (9.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 68/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:600019 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Baoshan Iron & Steel Co Business Description

Address No. 885, Fujin Road, Baosteel Command Center, Baoshan District, Shanghai, CHN, 201999
Baoshan Iron & Steel Co Ltd manufactures and markets iron and steel products. The company operates through three segments. The Steel Manufacturing segment consists of multiple units involved in the production of various steel products. The Processing and Distribution segment comprises trading entities, including Baosteel International and its overseas affiliates. The Others segment includes operations related to information technology, the carbon industry, and other ancillary businesses. The company's core product offerings include cold-rolled and hot-rolled carbon steel coils, steel pipes, long products, thick plates, and other steel-related items.
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