Caribbean Cement Co (XJAM:CCC) Interest Expense: JMD-125 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


XJAM:CCC Caribbean Cement Co Ltd XJAM:CCC
67 GF Score
Price JMD103.61
GF Value JMD84.29
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Caribbean Cement Co Interest Expense?

Caribbean Cement Co XJAM:CCC +0.58% 67 Interest Expense is JMD-125 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates XJAM:CCC with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of JMD84.29 (Modestly Overvalued). 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. Caribbean Cement Co's interest expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was JMD -38 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was JMD-125 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. Caribbean Cement Co's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was JMD 3,845 Mil. Caribbean Cement Co's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was JMD -38 Mil. Caribbean Cement Co's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 100.03. 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.

Caribbean Cement Co  (XJAM:CCC) 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.

Caribbean Cement Co's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was JMD-38 Mil. Its Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was JMD3,845 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was JMD109 Mil.

Caribbean Cement 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*3845.101/-38.441
=100.03

* 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. Caribbean Cement Co Ltd has enough cash to cover all of its debt. Its financial situation is stable.

Caribbean Cement Co Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Caribbean Cement 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.

Caribbean Cement Co Interest Expense Chart

Caribbean Cement Co Annual Data
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Caribbean Cement Co Quarterly Data
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Caribbean Cement 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 JMD-125 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 JMD-125 Mil mean?
Caribbean Cement Co (XJAM:CCC) has a Interest Expense of JMD-125 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Caribbean Cement Co and its competitors.
Is Caribbean Cement Co's Interest Expense too high?
Caribbean Cement Co's current Interest Expense is JMD-125 Mil. Overall, Caribbean Cement Co has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Caribbean Cement Co's Interest Expense compare to CRH and VMC?
Caribbean Cement Co's Interest Expense of JMD-125 Mil can be compared against companies in the Building Materials 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 Building Materials company?
A good Interest Expense depends on the Building Materials 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 Caribbean Cement Co and its competitors. Caribbean Cement Co's current Interest Expense is JMD-125 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Caribbean Cement Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Caribbean Cement Co (XJAM:CCC) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is JMD84.29, compared to a current price of JMD103.61 — trading 22.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is JMD-125 Mil. Caribbean Cement Co's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 4 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 Caribbean Cement Co (XJAM:CCC), the current Interest Expense is JMD-125 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 Caribbean Cement Co (XJAM:CCC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Caribbean Cement Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of JMD103.61 is trading 22.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of JMD84.29. GuruFocus considers Caribbean Cement Co to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for XJAM:CCC:

  • Interest Expense: JMD-125 Mil
  • GF Value™: JMD84.29 vs. price of JMD103.61 (22.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 67/100 with 4 warning signs

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

Caribbean Cement Co Business Description

Address Rockfort, Kingston, JAM, 2
Caribbean Cement Co Ltd manufactures and sells Carib Plus Vertua and High Early (HE) Strength Cement. Its products include Carib Cement Plus and Carib HE (High-Early). Carib Cement Plus is available in 42.5kg bags, 1500kg jumbo bags and in bulk tankers while Carib HE is available in 1500kg jumbo bags and in bulk tankers. Its geographical operations are spread across local, Caribbean countries, and Central and North American countries with majority of the revenue from local region.
67GF Score

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