Western Mining Co (SHSE:601168) Interest Expense: ¥-628 Mil (TTM As of Jun. 2026)

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SHSE:601168 Western Mining Co Ltd SHSE:601168
81 GF Score
Price ¥38.44
GF Value ¥25.52
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Western Mining Co Interest Expense?

Western Mining Co SHSE:601168 +4.88% 81 Interest Expense is ¥-628 Mil as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates SHSE:601168 with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥25.52 (Significantly Overvalued). 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. Western Mining Co's interest expense for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was ¥ -140 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was ¥-628 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. Western Mining Co's Operating Income for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was ¥ 4,190 Mil. Western Mining Co's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was ¥ -140 Mil. Western Mining Co's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 29.84. 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.

Western Mining Co  (SHSE:601168) 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.

Western Mining Co's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was ¥-140 Mil. Its Operating Income for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was ¥4,190 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was ¥19,269 Mil.

Western Mining Co's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Jun. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=-1*4190.177/-140.426
=29.84

* 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.

Western Mining Co Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Western Mining 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.

Western Mining Co Interest Expense Chart

Western Mining Co Annual Data
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Interest Expense
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Western Mining Co Quarterly Data
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SHSE:601168
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Western Mining 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 Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was ¥-628 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 ¥-628 Mil mean?
Western Mining Co (SHSE:601168) has a Interest Expense of ¥-628 Mil as of Jun. 2026. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Western Mining Co and its competitors.
Is Western Mining Co's Interest Expense too high?
Western Mining Co's current Interest Expense is ¥-628 Mil. Overall, Western Mining Co has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Western Mining Co's Interest Expense compare to competitors?
Western Mining Co's Interest Expense of ¥-628 Mil can be compared against companies in the Metals & Mining 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 Metals & Mining company?
A good Interest Expense depends on the Metals & Mining 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 Western Mining Co and its competitors. Western Mining Co's current Interest Expense is ¥-628 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Western Mining Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Western Mining Co (SHSE:601168) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥25.52, compared to a current price of ¥38.44 — trading 50.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is ¥-628 Mil. Western Mining Co's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 3 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 Western Mining Co (SHSE:601168), the current Interest Expense is ¥-628 Mil as of Jun. 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 Western Mining Co (SHSE:601168) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Western Mining Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ¥38.44 is trading 50.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of ¥25.52. GuruFocus considers Western Mining Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for SHSE:601168:

  • Interest Expense: ¥-628 Mil
  • GF Value™: ¥25.52 vs. price of ¥38.44 (50.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 81/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:601168 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Western Mining Co Business Description

Address No. 4, Wenyi Road, Building 1, Xikuang Haihu Business Center, Haihu New District, Qinghai Province, Xining, CHN, 810001
Western Mining Co Ltd is a mining company mainly engaged in the comprehensive development of mineral resources in the western region of China. The company's business operations include mining, smelting, and trading of basic non-ferrous metals and ferrous metals such as copper, lead, zinc, and iron. It is divided into four trading sectors: mining, smelting, trade, and finance.
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