ACTG (Acacia Research) Interest Expense: $-7.9 Mil (TTM As of Jun. 2026)

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ACTG Acacia Research Corp ACTG
67 GF Score
Price $4.49
GF Value $7.45
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is Acacia Research Interest Expense?

Acacia Research ACTG -0.33% 67 Interest Expense is $-7.9 Mil as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates ACTG with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of $7.45 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review.

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. Acacia Research's interest expense for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was $ -1.8 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $-7.9 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. Acacia Research's Operating Income for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was $ 8.5 Mil. Acacia Research's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was $ -1.8 Mil. Acacia Research's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 4.66. 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.

Acacia Research  (NAS:ACTG) 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.

Acacia Research's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was $-1.8 Mil. Its Operating Income for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was $8.5 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was $98.2 Mil.

Acacia Research'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*8.516/-1.829
=4.66

* 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.

Acacia Research Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Acacia Research'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.

Acacia Research Interest Expense Chart

Acacia Research Annual Data
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Acacia Research 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 $-7.9 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 $-7.9 Mil mean?
Acacia Research (ACTG) has a Interest Expense of $-7.9 Mil as of Jun. 2026. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Acacia Research and its competitors.
Is Acacia Research's Interest Expense too high?
Acacia Research's current Interest Expense is $-7.9 Mil. Overall, Acacia Research has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Acacia Research's Interest Expense compare to ACCO and EBF?
Acacia Research's Interest Expense of $-7.9 Mil can be compared against companies in the Industrial Products 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 Industrial Products company?
A good Interest Expense depends on the Industrial Products 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 Acacia Research and its competitors. Acacia Research's current Interest Expense is $-7.9 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Acacia Research stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Acacia Research (ACTG) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $7.45, compared to a current price of $4.49 — trading 39.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is $-7.9 Mil. Acacia Research's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 7 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 Acacia Research (ACTG), the current Interest Expense is $-7.9 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 Acacia Research (ACTG) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Acacia Research stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $4.49 is trading 39.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $7.45. GuruFocus considers Acacia Research to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for ACTG:

  • Interest Expense: $-7.9 Mil
  • GF Value™: $7.45 vs. price of $4.49 (39.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 67/100 with 7 warning signs

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

Acacia Research Business Description

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Address 777 Third Avenue, 26th Floor, New York, NY, USA, 10017
Acacia Research Corp is focused on acquiring and operating businesses across the industrial, energy, and technology sectors where it believes it can leverage its expertise, capital base, and deep industry relationships to drive value. The company has four reportable business segments: Intellectual Property Operations, Industrial Operations, Energy Operations, and Manufacturing Operations. It derives revenue from the Intellectual Property Operations segment. Geographically, it operates in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East and Africa, China, India, and Asia-Pacific.
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