Element Lifestyle Retirement (TSXV:ELM) Interest Expense: C$-0.25 Mil (TTM As of Feb. 2026)

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What is Element Lifestyle Retirement Interest Expense?

Element Lifestyle Retirement TSXV:ELM Interest Expense is C$-0.25 Mil as of Feb. 2026. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. Element Lifestyle Retirement's interest expense for the three months ended in Feb. 2026 was C$ -0.05 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 was C$-0.25 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. Element Lifestyle Retirement's Operating Income for the three months ended in Feb. 2026 was C$ 0.03 Mil. Element Lifestyle Retirement's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Feb. 2026 was C$ -0.05 Mil. Element Lifestyle Retirement's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 0.58. 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.

Element Lifestyle Retirement  (TSXV:ELM) 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.

Element Lifestyle Retirement's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Feb. 2026 was C$-0.05 Mil. Its Operating Income for the three months ended in Feb. 2026 was C$0.03 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the three months ended in Feb. 2026 was C$1.77 Mil.

Element Lifestyle Retirement's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 is calculated as

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Feb. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Feb. 2026 )
=-1*0.029/-0.05
=0.58

* 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.

Warning Sign:

Ben Graham prefers companies' interest coverage to be at least 5. Element Lifestyle Retirement Incs earnings cannot cover its interest expense. If the situation continues, the company may have to issue more debt.

Element Lifestyle Retirement Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Element Lifestyle Retirement'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.

Element Lifestyle Retirement Interest Expense Chart

Element Lifestyle Retirement Annual Data
Trend May16 May17 May18 May19 May20 May21 May22 May23 May24 May25
Interest Expense
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Element Lifestyle Retirement Quarterly Data
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Element Lifestyle Retirement 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 Feb. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was C$-0.25 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 C$-0.25 Mil mean?
Element Lifestyle Retirement (TSXV:ELM) has a Interest Expense of C$-0.25 Mil as of Feb. 2026. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Element Lifestyle Retirement and its competitors.
Is Element Lifestyle Retirement's Interest Expense too high?
Element Lifestyle Retirement's current Interest Expense is C$-0.25 Mil.
How does Element Lifestyle Retirement's Interest Expense compare to HCA and THC?
Element Lifestyle Retirement's Interest Expense of C$-0.25 Mil can be compared against companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services 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 Healthcare Providers & Services company?
A good Interest Expense depends on the Healthcare Providers & Services 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 Element Lifestyle Retirement and its competitors. Element Lifestyle Retirement's current Interest Expense is C$-0.25 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Element Lifestyle Retirement stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Element Lifestyle Retirement (TSXV:ELM) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is C$0.01, compared to a current price of C$0.01 — trading right at its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is C$-0.25 Mil. 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 Element Lifestyle Retirement (TSXV:ELM), the current Interest Expense is C$-0.25 Mil as of Feb. 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.

Element Lifestyle Retirement Business Description

Address 438 West King Edward Avenue, Vancouver, BC, CAN, V5Y 0M5
Element Lifestyle Retirement Inc is a Canada based company that operates retirement communities. The company provides specialized development expertise and flexible, management services for senior retirement communities. Its consulting services include property selection, assembly, and acquisition; municipal approval and land entitlement processes; financing; marketing, sales, and leasing, and construction project management.