LASCO Manufacturing (XJAM:LASM) Interest Expense: JMD-3 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2025)

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XJAM:LASM LASCO Manufacturing Ltd XJAM:LASM
90 GF Score
Price JMD6.61
GF Value JMD6.54
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 1 Warning Sign
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What is LASCO Manufacturing Interest Expense?

LASCO Manufacturing XJAM:LASM 90 Interest Expense is JMD-3 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates XJAM:LASM with a GF Score™ of 90/100 and a GF Value™ of JMD6.54 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review.

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. LASCO Manufacturing's interest expense for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was JMD -18 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was JMD-3 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. LASCO Manufacturing's Operating Income for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was JMD 910 Mil. LASCO Manufacturing's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was JMD -18 Mil. LASCO Manufacturing's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 50.48. 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.

LASCO Manufacturing  (XJAM:LASM) 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.

LASCO Manufacturing's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was JMD-18 Mil. Its Operating Income for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was JMD910 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was JMD978 Mil.

LASCO Manufacturing'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*909.924/-18.026
=50.48

* 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. LASCO Manufacturing Ltd has enough cash to cover all of its debt. Its financial situation is stable.

LASCO Manufacturing Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for LASCO Manufacturing'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.

LASCO Manufacturing Interest Expense Chart

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LASCO Manufacturing 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 Dec. 2025 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was JMD-3 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-3 Mil mean?
LASCO Manufacturing (XJAM:LASM) has a Interest Expense of JMD-3 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on LASCO Manufacturing and its competitors.
Is LASCO Manufacturing's Interest Expense too high?
LASCO Manufacturing's current Interest Expense is JMD-3 Mil. Overall, LASCO Manufacturing has a GF Score™ of 90/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does LASCO Manufacturing's Interest Expense compare to KHC and GIS?
LASCO Manufacturing's Interest Expense of JMD-3 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 LASCO Manufacturing and its competitors. LASCO Manufacturing's current Interest Expense is JMD-3 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is LASCO Manufacturing stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, LASCO Manufacturing (XJAM:LASM) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is JMD6.54, compared to a current price of JMD6.61 — trading 1.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is JMD-3 Mil. LASCO Manufacturing's overall GF Score™ is 90/100 with 1 warning sign 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 LASCO Manufacturing (XJAM:LASM), the current Interest Expense is JMD-3 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 LASCO Manufacturing (XJAM:LASM) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, LASCO Manufacturing stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of JMD6.61 is trading 1.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of JMD6.54. GuruFocus considers LASCO Manufacturing to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for XJAM:LASM:

  • Interest Expense: JMD-3 Mil
  • GF Value™: JMD6.54 vs. price of JMD6.61 (1.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 90/100 with 1 warning sign

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

LASCO Manufacturing Business Description

Address 27 Red Hills Road, Kingston 10, Jamaica, JAM
LASCO Manufacturing Ltd is engaged in the manufacturing of soy-based products, juice drinks, water and packaging of milk-based products. The company's portfolio includes LASCO Food Drink, LaSoy Lactose-Free, Porridge Mix, Whole Milk, Instant enriched milk powder, and Readi Milk.
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