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Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. Empresas Hites's interest expense for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was CLP -3,939 Mil.
Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was CLP-14,422 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. Empresas Hites's Operating Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was CLP 2,073 Mil. Empresas Hites's Interest Expense for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was CLP -3,939 Mil.
Empresas Hites's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.53.
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.
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.
* 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.
Warning Sign:
Ben Graham prefers companies' interest coverage to be at least 5. Empresas Hites SAs earnings cannot cover its interest expense. If the situation continues, the company may have to issue more debt.
Empresas Hites Interest Expense Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Empresas Hites'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.
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 CLP-14,422 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.
What does a Interest Expense of CLP-14,422 Mil mean?
Empresas Hites (XSGO:HITES) has a Interest Expense of CLP-14,422 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Empresas Hites and its competitors.
Is Empresas Hites' Interest Expense too high?
Empresas Hites' current Interest Expense is CLP-14,422 Mil. Overall, Empresas Hites has a GF Score™ of 55/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Empresas Hites' Interest Expense compare to DDS and M?
Empresas Hites' Interest Expense of CLP-14,422 Mil can be compared against companies in the Retail - Cyclical 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
A good Interest Expense depends on the Retail - Cyclical 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 Empresas Hites and its competitors. Empresas Hites's current Interest Expense is CLP-14,422 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Empresas Hites stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Empresas Hites (XSGO:HITES) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is CLP107.60, compared to a current price of CLP132.09 — trading 22.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is CLP-14,422 Mil. Empresas Hites' overall GF Score™ is 55/100 with 9 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 Empresas Hites (XSGO:HITES), the current Interest Expense is CLP-14,422 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 Empresas Hites (XSGO:HITES) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Empresas Hites stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of CLP132.09 is trading 22.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of CLP107.60.
GuruFocus considers Empresas Hites to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XSGO:HITES:
Interest Expense: CLP-14,422 Mil
GF Value™: CLP107.60 vs. price of CLP132.09 (22.8% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSGO:HITES stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Empresas Hites SA is a Chile-based firm operating in the retail and finance sector. The company operates through the following operating segments; the Retail segment which includes the retail sale of clothing, electrical, and home furnishing products through its department stores; and the Financial segment which represents direct credits granted to its customers through Hites card and other mediums. The company generates a majority of its revenue from the Retail segment.
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