RP Optical Lab (XTAE:RPOL) Interest Expense: ₪-0.2 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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What is RP Optical Lab Interest Expense?

RP Optical Lab XTAE:RPOL -0.84% 16 Interest Expense is ₪-0.2 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates XTAE:RPOL with a GF Score™ of 16/100. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. RP Optical Lab's interest expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₪ -0.1 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was ₪-0.2 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. RP Optical Lab's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₪ 3.9 Mil. RP Optical Lab's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₪ -0.1 Mil. RP Optical Lab's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 30.99. 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.

RP Optical Lab  (XTAE:RPOL) 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.

RP Optical Lab's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₪-0.1 Mil. Its Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₪3.9 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₪1.9 Mil.

RP Optical Lab'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*3.874/-0.125
=30.99

* 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.

Good Sign:

Ben Graham prefers companies' interest coverage to be at least 5. RP Optical Lab Ltd has enough cash to cover all of its debt. Its financial situation is stable.

RP Optical Lab Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for RP Optical Lab'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.

RP Optical Lab Interest Expense Chart

RP Optical Lab Annual Data
Trend Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Interest Expense
-0.22 -0.26 -0.25

RP Optical Lab Quarterly Data
Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Interest Expense Get a 7-Day Free Trial -0.16 -0.19 -0.61 0.72 -0.13
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RP Optical Lab 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 ₪-0.2 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 ₪-0.2 Mil mean?
RP Optical Lab (XTAE:RPOL) has a Interest Expense of ₪-0.2 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on RP Optical Lab and its competitors.
Is RP Optical Lab's Interest Expense too high?
RP Optical Lab's current Interest Expense is ₪-0.2 Mil. Overall, RP Optical Lab has a GF Score™ of 16/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does RP Optical Lab's Interest Expense compare to APH and GLW?
RP Optical Lab's Interest Expense of ₪-0.2 Mil can be compared against companies in the Hardware 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 Hardware company?
A good Interest Expense depends on the Hardware 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 RP Optical Lab and its competitors. RP Optical Lab's current Interest Expense is ₪-0.2 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is RP Optical Lab stock overvalued right now?
RP Optical Lab (XTAE:RPOL) has a current Interest Expense of ₪-0.2 Mil. The current Interest Expense is ₪-0.2 Mil. RP Optical Lab's overall GF Score™ is 16/100 with 2 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 RP Optical Lab (XTAE:RPOL), the current Interest Expense is ₪-0.2 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.

RP Optical Lab Business Description

Address 3 Shimshon Street, Building B, Petach Tikva, ISR, 4952701
RP Optical Lab Ltd is engaged in developing and producing Electro-Optical modules. It is in the field of thermal imaging and is involved in the defense, homeland security, medical, and commercial markets. Its products and services are Opto-Mechanical Design, Lenses, Video Engine, Cameras & Cores, and Multi-Sensor Systems.
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