ASPU (Aspen Group) Interest Expense: $-0.88 Mil (TTM As of Jan. 2026)

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What is Aspen Group Interest Expense?

Aspen Group ASPU -6.64% 42 Interest Expense is $-0.88 Mil as of Jan. 2026. GuruFocus rates ASPU with a GF Score™ of 42/100. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. Aspen Group's interest expense for the three months ended in Jan. 2026 was $ -0.28 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jan. 2026 was $-0.88 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. Aspen Group's Operating Income for the three months ended in Jan. 2026 was $ 1.73 Mil. Aspen Group's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Jan. 2026 was $ -0.28 Mil. Aspen Group's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 was 6.27. 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.

Aspen Group  (OTCPK:ASPU) 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.

Aspen Group's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Jan. 2026 was $-0.28 Mil. Its Operating Income for the three months ended in Jan. 2026 was $1.73 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the three months ended in Jan. 2026 was $9.83 Mil.

Aspen Group's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 is calculated as

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Jan. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Jan. 2026 )
=-1*1.731/-0.276
=6.27

* 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.

Aspen Group Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Aspen Group'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.

Aspen Group Interest Expense Chart

Aspen Group Annual Data
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Aspen Group 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 Jan. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-0.88 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 $-0.88 Mil mean?
Aspen Group (ASPU) has a Interest Expense of $-0.88 Mil as of Jan. 2026. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Aspen Group and its competitors.
Is Aspen Group's Interest Expense too high?
Aspen Group's current Interest Expense is $-0.88 Mil. Overall, Aspen Group has a GF Score™ of 42/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Aspen Group's Interest Expense compare to VSA and WAFU?
Aspen Group's Interest Expense of $-0.88 Mil can be compared against companies in the Education 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 Education company?
A good Interest Expense depends on the Education 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 Aspen Group and its competitors. Aspen Group's current Interest Expense is $-0.88 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Aspen Group stock overvalued right now?
Aspen Group (ASPU) has a current Interest Expense of $-0.88 Mil. The current Interest Expense is $-0.88 Mil. Aspen Group's overall GF Score™ is 42/100 with 4 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 Aspen Group (ASPU), the current Interest Expense is $-0.88 Mil as of Jan. 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.

Aspen Group Business Description

Address 4605 E. Elwood Street, Suite 300 and 400, Phoenix, AZ, USA, 85040
Aspen Group Inc is an education technology holding company that leverages its infrastructure and expertise to allow its two universities, Aspen University and United States University, to offer Associate, Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctoral degree programs that span multiple programs of study with a concentrated focus on nursing. The schools at its universities include; the School of Nursing and Health Sciences; School of Education; and School of Business and Technology. The company offers affordable tuition and flexible financing solutions to students, to deliver on its vision of making college education affordable again.
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