Hla Group (SHSE:600398) Interest Expense: ¥-61 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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SHSE:600398 Hla Group Corp Ltd SHSE:600398
87 GF Score
Price ¥5.98
GF Value ¥7.75
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Hla Group Interest Expense?

Hla Group SHSE:600398 -0.17% 87 Interest Expense is ¥-61 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates SHSE:600398 with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥7.75 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. Hla Group's interest expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥ -14 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥-61 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. Hla Group's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥ 1,268 Mil. Hla Group's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥ -14 Mil. Hla Group's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 88.53. 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.

Hla Group  (SHSE:600398) 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.

Hla Group's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥-14 Mil. Its Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥1,268 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥619 Mil.

Hla Group'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*1268.396/-14.327
=88.53

* 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.

Good Sign:

Ben Graham prefers companies' interest coverage to be at least 5. Hla Group Corp Ltd has enough cash to cover all of its debt. Its financial situation is stable.

Hla Group Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Hla Group'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.

Hla Group Interest Expense Chart

Hla Group Annual Data
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SHSE:600398
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Hla Group 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 ¥-61 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 ¥-61 Mil mean?
Hla Group (SHSE:600398) has a Interest Expense of ¥-61 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Hla Group and its competitors.
Is Hla Group's Interest Expense too high?
Hla Group's current Interest Expense is ¥-61 Mil. Overall, Hla Group has a GF Score™ of 87/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hla Group's Interest Expense compare to RL and LEVI?
Hla Group's Interest Expense of ¥-61 Mil can be compared against companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories 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 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
A good Interest Expense depends on the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories 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 Hla Group and its competitors. Hla Group's current Interest Expense is ¥-61 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hla Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hla Group (SHSE:600398) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥7.75, compared to a current price of ¥5.98 — trading 22.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is ¥-61 Mil. Hla Group's overall GF Score™ is 87/100 with 2 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 Hla Group (SHSE:600398), the current Interest Expense is ¥-61 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 Hla Group (SHSE:600398) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hla Group stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ¥5.98 is trading 22.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of ¥7.75. GuruFocus considers Hla Group to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for SHSE:600398:

  • Interest Expense: ¥-61 Mil
  • GF Value™: ¥7.75 vs. price of ¥5.98 (22.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 87/100 with 2 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:600398 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Hla Group Business Description

Address Xinqiao Town, Jiangsu Province, Jiangyin, CHN, 214421
Hla Group Corp Ltd is a Chinese clothing company. Its businesses include the operation of brand clothes, the production, and sales of upscale suits and professional clothing. Its brand clothing management includes brand management, supply chain management, and marketing network management. The company operates product brands including HLA, HLA Group Buying, OVV, Yingshi YeeHoO, and HLA Optimal Selection. The company offers men's clothing, women's clothing, and accessories.
87GF Score

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