Ghana Oil Co (XGHA:GOIL) Interest Expense: GHS-114 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2025)


XGHA:GOIL Ghana Oil Co Ltd XGHA:GOIL
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GF Value GHS1.53
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What is Ghana Oil Co Interest Expense?

Ghana Oil Co XGHA:GOIL 76 Interest Expense is GHS-114 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates XGHA:GOIL with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of GHS1.53 (Significantly Overvalued). 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. Ghana Oil Co's interest expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was GHS -114 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was GHS-114 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. Ghana Oil Co's Operating Income for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was GHS 190 Mil. Ghana Oil Co's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was GHS -114 Mil. Ghana Oil Co's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 1.67. 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.


Ghana Oil Co  (XGHA:GOIL) 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.

Ghana Oil Co's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was GHS-114 Mil. Its Operating Income for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was GHS190 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was GHS232 Mil.

Ghana Oil Co's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*190.194/-113.933
=1.67

* 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.


Ghana Oil Co Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Ghana Oil 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.

Ghana Oil Co Interest Expense Chart

Ghana Oil Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Interest Expense
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Ghana Oil Co Semi-Annual Data
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Ghana Oil Co Interest Expense Calculation

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money.

For stock reported annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Interest Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was GHS-114 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 GHS-114 Mil mean?
Ghana Oil Co (XGHA:GOIL) has a Interest Expense of GHS-114 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Ghana Oil Co and its competitors.
Is Ghana Oil Co's Interest Expense too high?
Ghana Oil Co's current Interest Expense is GHS-114 Mil. Overall, Ghana Oil Co has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ghana Oil Co's Interest Expense compare to VLO and MPC?
Ghana Oil Co's Interest Expense of GHS-114 Mil can be compared against companies in the Oil & Gas 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 an Oil & Gas company?
A good Interest Expense depends on the Oil & Gas 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 Ghana Oil Co and its competitors. Ghana Oil Co's current Interest Expense is GHS-114 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ghana Oil Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ghana Oil Co (XGHA:GOIL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is GHS1.53, compared to a current price of GHS7.98 — trading 421.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is GHS-114 Mil. Ghana Oil Co's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 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 Ghana Oil Co (XGHA:GOIL), the current Interest Expense is GHS-114 Mil as of Dec. 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 Ghana Oil Co (XGHA:GOIL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ghana Oil Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of GHS7.98 is trading 421.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of GHS1.53. GuruFocus considers Ghana Oil Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for XGHA:GOIL:

  • Interest Expense: GHS-114 Mil
  • GF Value™: GHS1.53 vs. price of GHS7.98 (421.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 76/100 with 10 warning signs

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


Ghana Oil Co Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Address Junction of Kojo Thompson and Adjabeng Roads, House Number D659/4, P. O. Box GP 3183, Adabraka, Accra, GHA
Ghana Oil Co Ltd (GOIL) is engaged in the marketing and distribution of petroleum products. Its objective is to market petroleum and related products, particularly fuels, liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), lubricants, bitumen, and specialty products in Ghana. The company is engaged in the business of marketing quality petroleum and other energy products and services in all its branches in a healthy, safe, environmentally friendly, and socially responsible manner.
76GF Score

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