AAXBF (AirAsia Group Bhd) Interest Expense: $-550 Mil (TTM As of Jun. 2026)

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AAXBF AirAsia Group Bhd AAXBF
48 GF Score
Price $0.17
GF Value $0.34
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What is AirAsia Group Bhd Interest Expense?

AirAsia Group Bhd AAXBF -40.86% 48 Interest Expense is $-550 Mil as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates AAXBF with a GF Score™ of 48/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.34. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. AirAsia Group Bhd's interest expense for the six months ended in Jun. 2026 was $ -240 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $-550 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. AirAsia Group Bhd's Operating Income for the six months ended in Jun. 2026 was $ -176 Mil. AirAsia Group Bhd's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Jun. 2026 was $ -240 Mil. AirAsia Group Bhd did not have earnings to cover the interest expense. 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.

AirAsia Group Bhd  (OTCPK:AAXBF) 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.

AirAsia Group Bhd's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Jun. 2026 was $-240 Mil. Its Operating Income for the six months ended in Jun. 2026 was $-176 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the six months ended in Jun. 2026 was $14,119 Mil.

AirAsia Group Bhd's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as

AirAsia Group Bhd did not have earnings to cover the interest expense.

* 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. AirAsia Group Bhds earnings cannot cover its interest expense. If the situation continues, the company may have to issue more debt.

AirAsia Group Bhd Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for AirAsia Group Bhd'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.

AirAsia Group Bhd Interest Expense Chart

AirAsia Group Bhd Annual Data
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AirAsia Group Bhd 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 Jun. 2026 was $-550 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 $-550 Mil mean?
AirAsia Group Bhd (AAXBF) has a Interest Expense of $-550 Mil as of Jun. 2026. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on AirAsia Group Bhd and its competitors.
Is AirAsia Group Bhd's Interest Expense too high?
AirAsia Group Bhd's current Interest Expense is $-550 Mil. Overall, AirAsia Group Bhd has a GF Score™ of 48/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does AirAsia Group Bhd's Interest Expense compare to ?
AirAsia Group Bhd's Interest Expense of $-550 Mil can be compared against companies in the Transportation 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 Transportation company?
A good Interest Expense depends on the Transportation 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 AirAsia Group Bhd and its competitors. AirAsia Group Bhd's current Interest Expense is $-550 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is AirAsia Group Bhd stock overvalued right now?
AirAsia Group Bhd (AAXBF) has a current Interest Expense of $-550 Mil. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.34, compared to a current price of $0.17 — trading 50% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is $-550 Mil. AirAsia Group Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 48/100 with 6 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 AirAsia Group Bhd (AAXBF), the current Interest Expense is $-550 Mil as of Jun. 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 AirAsia Group Bhd (AAXBF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AirAsia Group Bhd stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $0.17 is trading 50% below its estimated GF Value™ of $0.34.

Key valuation signals for AAXBF:

  • Interest Expense: $-550 Mil
  • GF Value™: $0.34 vs. price of $0.17 (50% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 48/100 with 6 warning signs

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

AirAsia Group Bhd Business Description

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Other Exchanges 5238:Malaysia
Address RedQ, Jalan Pekeliling 5, Lapangan Terbang Antarabangsa, KLIA, Kuala Lumpur, MYS, 64000
AirAsia X Bhd is a medium-haul low-cost airline operating in the Asia-Pacific region. The company is servicing scheduled flight operations to Australia (Sydney, Melbourne and Perth), China (Beijing, Hangzhou, Shanghai, Changsha, Chengdu, Chongqing, and Xi'an), India (New Delhi), South Korea (Seoul), Japan (Tokyo, Osaka and Sapporo), Taiwan (Taipei), Indonesia (Bali), Saudi Arabia (Jeddah and Medina), Kazakhstan (Almaty) and Kenya (Nairobi) from two hubs: Kuala Lumpur and Bangkok. The Group's operating segment consists of Air Operator Certificate (AOC) held under the AirAsia brand, and is categorised as Malaysia, Thailand, and Indonesia. The company generates the majority of its revenue from Malaysia.
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