Salt Trading (XNEP:STC) Interest Expense: NPR-414 Mil (TTM As of Jul. 2025)

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XNEP:STC Salt Trading Corp XNEP:STC
79 GF Score
Price NPR5,295.00
GF Value NPR4,290.89
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Salt Trading Interest Expense?

Salt Trading XNEP:STC +0.68% 79 Interest Expense is NPR-414 Mil as of Jul. 2025. GuruFocus rates XNEP:STC with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of NPR4,290.89 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review.

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. Salt Trading's interest expense for the six months ended in Jul. 2025 was NPR -414 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jul. 2025 was NPR-414 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. Salt Trading's Operating Income for the six months ended in Jul. 2025 was NPR 434 Mil. Salt Trading's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Jul. 2025 was NPR -414 Mil. Salt Trading's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Jul. 2025 was 1.05. 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.

Salt Trading  (XNEP:STC) 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.

Salt Trading's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Jul. 2025 was NPR-414 Mil. Its Operating Income for the six months ended in Jul. 2025 was NPR434 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the six months ended in Jul. 2025 was NPR0 Mil.

Salt Trading's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Jul. 2025 is calculated as

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Jul. 2025 )/Interest Expense (Q: Jul. 2025 )
=-1*434.387/-414.493
=1.05

* 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.

Salt Trading Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Salt Trading'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.

Salt Trading Interest Expense Chart

Salt Trading Annual Data
Trend Jul19 Jul20 Jul21 Jul22 Jul23 Jul24 Jul25
Interest Expense
Get a 7-Day Free Trial -449.80 -279.23 -452.98 -576.86 -414.49

Salt Trading Semi-Annual Data
Jul19 Jul20 Jul21 Jul22 Jul23 Jul24 Jul25
Interest Expense Get a 7-Day Free Trial -449.80 -279.23 -452.98 -576.86 -414.49
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Salt Trading 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 Jul. 2025 was NPR-414 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 NPR-414 Mil mean?
Salt Trading (XNEP:STC) has a Interest Expense of NPR-414 Mil as of Jul. 2025. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Salt Trading and its competitors.
Is Salt Trading's Interest Expense too high?
Salt Trading's current Interest Expense is NPR-414 Mil. Overall, Salt Trading has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Salt Trading's Interest Expense compare to KHC and GIS?
Salt Trading's Interest Expense of NPR-414 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 Salt Trading and its competitors. Salt Trading's current Interest Expense is NPR-414 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Salt Trading stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Salt Trading (XNEP:STC) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NPR4,290.89, compared to a current price of NPR5,295.00 — trading 23.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is NPR-414 Mil. Salt Trading's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 7 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 Salt Trading (XNEP:STC), the current Interest Expense is NPR-414 Mil as of Jul. 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 Salt Trading (XNEP:STC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Salt Trading stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of NPR5,295.00 is trading 23.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of NPR4,290.89. GuruFocus considers Salt Trading to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for XNEP:STC:

  • Interest Expense: NPR-414 Mil
  • GF Value™: NPR4,290.89 vs. price of NPR5,295.00 (23.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 79/100 with 7 warning signs

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

Salt Trading Business Description

Address Kalimati, P.O.Box: 483, Kathmandu, NPL
Salt Trading Corp operates as the sole supplier of salt within Nepal. Its key business segments include: i) Salt Sales: Free flow salt, washed salt, Phoda salt, ii) Fertilizer Sales: Subsidised-Diammonium Phosphate, Urea, Potash, iii) Gas: STC Gas, and iv)Others: Sugar, seed, wheat, Cement, Iron steel, Rice, Flour, Gas, Ghee Oil, Paper, Kitchen appliances and Others. The majority of revenue is derived from the Salt segment.
79GF Score

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