Hwange Colliery Co (XZIM:HCCL.ZW) Interest Expense: ZWL-1,490 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2022)

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What is Hwange Colliery Co Interest Expense?

Hwange Colliery Co XZIM:HCCL.ZW Interest Expense is ZWL-1,490 Mil as of Dec. 2022.

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. Hwange Colliery Co's interest expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2022 was ZWL -809 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2022 was ZWL-1,490 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. Hwange Colliery Co's Operating Income for the six months ended in Dec. 2022 was ZWL 7,742 Mil. Hwange Colliery Co's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2022 was ZWL -809 Mil. Hwange Colliery Co's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2022 was 9.57. 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.

Hwange Colliery Co  (XZIM:HCCL.ZW) 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.

Hwange Colliery Co's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2022 was ZWL-809 Mil. Its Operating Income for the six months ended in Dec. 2022 was ZWL7,742 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the six months ended in Dec. 2022 was ZWL13,017 Mil.

Hwange Colliery Co's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2022 is calculated as

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Dec. 2022 )/Interest Expense (Q: Dec. 2022 )
=-1*7742.205/-809.246
=9.57

* 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.

Hwange Colliery Co Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Hwange Colliery Co'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.

Hwange Colliery Co Interest Expense Chart

Hwange Colliery Co Annual Data
Trend Dec11 Dec12 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22
Interest Expense
Get a 7-Day Free Trial -109.41 -259.63 -78.20 -436.21 -1,490.02

Hwange Colliery Co Semi-Annual Data
Dec11 Jun12 Dec12 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22
Interest Expense Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -43.74 -140.45 -295.76 -680.77 -809.25

Hwange Colliery Co 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. 2022 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was ZWL-1,490 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 ZWL-1,490 Mil mean?
Hwange Colliery Co (XZIM:HCCL.ZW) has a Interest Expense of ZWL-1,490 Mil as of Dec. 2022. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Hwange Colliery Co and its competitors.
Is Hwange Colliery Co's Interest Expense too high?
Hwange Colliery Co's current Interest Expense is ZWL-1,490 Mil.
How does Hwange Colliery Co's Interest Expense compare to competitors?
Hwange Colliery Co's Interest Expense of ZWL-1,490 Mil can be compared against companies in the Other Energy Sources 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 an Other Energy Sources company?
A good Interest Expense depends on the Other Energy Sources 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 Hwange Colliery Co and its competitors. Hwange Colliery Co's current Interest Expense is ZWL-1,490 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hwange Colliery Co stock overvalued right now?
Hwange Colliery Co (XZIM:HCCL.ZW) has a current Interest Expense of ZWL-1,490 Mil. The current Interest Expense is ZWL-1,490 Mil. 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 Hwange Colliery Co (XZIM:HCCL.ZW), the current Interest Expense is ZWL-1,490 Mil as of Dec. 2022. 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.

Hwange Colliery Co Business Description

Address Coronation Dr, Hwange, ZWE
Hwange Colliery Co Ltd is engaged in the extraction, processing, and distribution of coal and coal products, and the provision of health services and various retail goods and services. Its activities are categorised into the following three segments: Mining - the extraction, processing, and distribution of coal and coal products; Medical services - provide healthcare to staff members and the surrounding community; Estates - the division provides properties for rental and sells retail goods and services. The group generates the majority of its revenue from the Mining segment.