GraceKennedy (XJAM:GK) Interest Expense: JMD-4,040 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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XJAM:GK GraceKennedy Ltd XJAM:GK
81 GF Score
Price JMD71.76
GF Value JMD85.54
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is GraceKennedy Interest Expense?

GraceKennedy XJAM:GK +2.50% 81 Interest Expense is JMD-4,040 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates XJAM:GK with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of JMD85.54 (Modestly Undervalued). 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. GraceKennedy's interest expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was JMD -502 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was JMD-4,040 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. GraceKennedy's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was JMD 2,502 Mil. GraceKennedy's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was JMD -502 Mil. GraceKennedy's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 4.99. 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.

GraceKennedy  (XJAM:GK) 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.

GraceKennedy's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was JMD-502 Mil. Its Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was JMD2,502 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was JMD37,100 Mil.

GraceKennedy'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*2502.048/-501.628
=4.99

* 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.

GraceKennedy Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for GraceKennedy'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.

GraceKennedy Interest Expense Chart

GraceKennedy Annual Data
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Interest Expense
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GraceKennedy Quarterly Data
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GraceKennedy 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-4,040 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-4,040 Mil mean?
GraceKennedy (XJAM:GK) has a Interest Expense of JMD-4,040 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on GraceKennedy and its competitors.
Is GraceKennedy's Interest Expense too high?
GraceKennedy's current Interest Expense is JMD-4,040 Mil. Overall, GraceKennedy has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does GraceKennedy's Interest Expense compare to KHC and GIS?
GraceKennedy's Interest Expense of JMD-4,040 Mil can be compared against companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
A good Interest Expense depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods 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 GraceKennedy and its competitors. GraceKennedy's current Interest Expense is JMD-4,040 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is GraceKennedy stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, GraceKennedy (XJAM:GK) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is JMD85.54, compared to a current price of JMD71.76 — trading 16.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is JMD-4,040 Mil. GraceKennedy'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 GraceKennedy (XJAM:GK), the current Interest Expense is JMD-4,040 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 GraceKennedy (XJAM:GK) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, GraceKennedy stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of JMD71.76 is trading 16.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of JMD85.54. GuruFocus considers GraceKennedy to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for XJAM:GK:

  • Interest Expense: JMD-4,040 Mil
  • GF Value™: JMD85.54 vs. price of JMD71.76 (16.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 81/100 with 3 warning signs

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

GraceKennedy Business Description

Other Exchanges GKC:Trinidad and Tobago
Address 42-56 Harbour Street, Kingston, JAM
GraceKennedy Ltd engages in the food and financial services business. The company has four reportable segments namely Food Trading, Banking and Investments, Insurance and Money Services. The food Trading segment includes the processing and distribution of food products. It generates maximum revenue from the Food Trading segment. Geographically, it derives the majority revenue from Jamaica and also has a presence in the Europe(including the UK), North America, Other Caribbean countries, Africa and Other regions.
81GF Score

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