ACEL (Accel Entertainment) Interest Expense: $-34 Mil (TTM As of Jun. 2026)

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ACEL Accel Entertainment Inc ACEL
88 GF Score
Price $11.81
GF Value $12.83
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Accel Entertainment Interest Expense?

Accel Entertainment ACEL -0.76% 88 Interest Expense is $-34 Mil as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates ACEL with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of $12.83 (Fairly Valued). 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. Accel Entertainment's interest expense for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was $ -9 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $-34 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. Accel Entertainment's Operating Income for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was $ 32 Mil. Accel Entertainment's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was $ -9 Mil. Accel Entertainment's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 3.71. 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.

Accel Entertainment  (NYSE:ACEL) 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.

Accel Entertainment's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was $-9 Mil. Its Operating Income for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was $32 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was $543 Mil.

Accel Entertainment's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Jun. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=-1*32.053/-8.642
=3.71

* 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.

Accel Entertainment Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Accel Entertainment'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.

Accel Entertainment Interest Expense Chart

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Accel Entertainment 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 Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-34 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 $-34 Mil mean?
Accel Entertainment (ACEL) has a Interest Expense of $-34 Mil as of Jun. 2026. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Accel Entertainment and its competitors.
Is Accel Entertainment's Interest Expense too high?
Accel Entertainment's current Interest Expense is $-34 Mil. Overall, Accel Entertainment has a GF Score™ of 88/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Accel Entertainment's Interest Expense compare to CDRO and INSE?
Accel Entertainment's Interest Expense of $-34 Mil can be compared against companies in the Travel & Leisure 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 Travel & Leisure company?
A good Interest Expense depends on the Travel & Leisure 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 Accel Entertainment and its competitors. Accel Entertainment's current Interest Expense is $-34 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Accel Entertainment stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Accel Entertainment (ACEL) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $12.83, compared to a current price of $11.81 — trading 8% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is $-34 Mil. Accel Entertainment's overall GF Score™ is 88/100 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 Accel Entertainment (ACEL), the current Interest Expense is $-34 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 Accel Entertainment (ACEL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Accel Entertainment stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $11.81 is trading 8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $12.83. GuruFocus considers Accel Entertainment to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for ACEL:

  • Interest Expense: $-34 Mil
  • GF Value™: $12.83 vs. price of $11.81 (8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 88/100 with 6 warning signs

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

Accel Entertainment Business Description

Address 140 Tower Drive, Burr Ridge, Chicago, IL, USA, 60527
Accel Entertainment Inc is a distributed gaming and local entertainment operator in the United States. It is engaged in the installation, maintenance, operation, and servicing of gaming terminals and related equipment, redemption devices that disburse winnings and contain automated teller machine (ATM) functionality, and amusement devices in authorized non-casino locations such as restaurants, bars, convenience stores, liquor stores, truck stops, and grocery stores. The Company also operates stand-alone ATMs in gaming and non-gaming locations. It generates revenue from Net gaming, Amusement, Manufacturing, ATM fees, and others.
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