The Lottery (ASX:TLC) Interest Expense: A$-128 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2025)


ASX:TLC The Lottery Corp Ltd ASX:TLC
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What is The Lottery Interest Expense?

The Lottery ASX:TLC -0.36% 65 Interest Expense is A$-128 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates ASX:TLC with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of A$5.23 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. The Lottery's interest expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was A$ -66 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was A$-128 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. The Lottery's Operating Income for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was A$ 311 Mil. The Lottery's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was A$ -66 Mil. The Lottery's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 4.73. 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.

The Lottery  (ASX:TLC) 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.

The Lottery's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was A$-66 Mil. Its Operating Income for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was A$311 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was A$2,353 Mil.

The Lottery's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*311.1/-65.8
=4.73

* 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.

The Lottery Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for The Lottery'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.

The Lottery Interest Expense Chart

The Lottery Annual Data
Trend Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
Interest Expense
-12.00 -122.40 -130.30 -127.60

The Lottery Semi-Annual Data
Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
Interest Expense Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only -66.80 -63.50 -65.40 -62.20 -65.80
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The Lottery 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. 2025 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was A$-128 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 A$-128 Mil mean?
The Lottery (ASX:TLC) has a Interest Expense of A$-128 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on The Lottery and its competitors.
Is The Lottery's Interest Expense too high?
The Lottery's current Interest Expense is A$-128 Mil. Overall, The Lottery has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The Lottery's Interest Expense compare to FLUT and DKNG?
The Lottery's Interest Expense of A$-128 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 The Lottery and its competitors. The Lottery's current Interest Expense is A$-128 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is The Lottery stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Lottery (ASX:TLC) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$5.23, compared to a current price of A$5.48 — trading 4.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is A$-128 Mil. The Lottery's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 5 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 The Lottery (ASX:TLC), the current Interest Expense is A$-128 Mil as of Dec. 2025. 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 The Lottery (ASX:TLC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Lottery stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of A$5.48 is trading 4.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of A$5.23. GuruFocus considers The Lottery to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for ASX:TLC:

  • Interest Expense: A$-128 Mil
  • GF Value™: A$5.23 vs. price of A$5.48 (4.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 65/100 with 5 warning signs

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

The Lottery Business Description

Address 180 Ann Street, Level 8, Brisbane, QLD, AUS, 4000
The Lottery Corporation is Australia's largest provider of lottery, keno, and instant-scratch products, with long-dated and/or exclusive licenses for the lottery in all Australian states and territories except Western Australia, and in most states and territories for keno. Lottery Corp has a distribution network of more than 3,800 franchised retailers that sell instant-scratch and lottery products through vendors such as newsstands, gas stations, pharmacies, and convenience stores, as well as online sales. Keno is sold in over 3,400 bars and clubs.
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