Viva Energy Group (ASX:VEA) Interest Expense: A$-177 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2025)


ASX:VEA Viva Energy Group Ltd ASX:VEA
78 GF Score
Price A$2.15
GF Value A$3.24
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
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What is Viva Energy Group Interest Expense?

Viva Energy Group ASX:VEA +0.47% 78 Interest Expense is A$-177 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates ASX:VEA with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of A$3.24 (Significantly Undervalued). 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. Viva Energy Group's interest expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was A$ -88 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was A$-177 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. Viva Energy Group's Operating Income for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was A$ 171 Mil. Viva Energy Group's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was A$ -88 Mil. Viva Energy Group's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 1.95. 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.

Viva Energy Group  (ASX:VEA) 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.

Viva Energy Group's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was A$-88 Mil. Its Operating Income for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was A$171 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was A$5,562 Mil.

Viva Energy Group'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*171.1/-87.9
=1.95

* 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. Viva Energy Group Ltd interest coverage is 1.39, which is low.

Viva Energy Group Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Viva Energy 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.

Viva Energy Group Interest Expense Chart

Viva Energy Group Annual Data
Trend Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Interest Expense
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Viva Energy Group Semi-Annual Data
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Viva Energy 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 Dec. 2025 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was A$-177 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$-177 Mil mean?
Viva Energy Group (ASX:VEA) has a Interest Expense of A$-177 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Viva Energy Group and its competitors.
Is Viva Energy Group's Interest Expense too high?
Viva Energy Group's current Interest Expense is A$-177 Mil. Overall, Viva Energy Group has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Viva Energy Group's Interest Expense compare to VLO and MPC?
Viva Energy Group's Interest Expense of A$-177 Mil can be compared against companies in the Oil & Gas 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 Oil & Gas company?
A good Interest Expense depends on the Oil & Gas 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 Viva Energy Group and its competitors. Viva Energy Group's current Interest Expense is A$-177 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Viva Energy Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Viva Energy Group (ASX:VEA) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$3.24, compared to a current price of A$2.15 — trading 33.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is A$-177 Mil. Viva Energy Group's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 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 Viva Energy Group (ASX:VEA), the current Interest Expense is A$-177 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 Viva Energy Group (ASX:VEA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Viva Energy Group stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of A$2.15 is trading 33.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of A$3.24. GuruFocus considers Viva Energy Group to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for ASX:VEA:

  • Interest Expense: A$-177 Mil
  • GF Value™: A$3.24 vs. price of A$2.15 (33.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 78/100 with 7 warning signs

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

Viva Energy Group Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Other Exchanges 2AH:Germany
Address 720 Bourke Street, Level 16, Docklands, Melbourne, VIC, AUS, 3008
Viva is Australia's second-largest vertically integrated refined transport fuel supplier. We rate Viva as the second-most-significant pipeline owner, and at approximately 1,155 locations, Viva supplies the third-largest number of retail sites in Australia behind Ampol at approximately 1,985 and BP at 1,400.Vitol bought Shell's Australian downstream operations in 2014, and renamed them Viva Energy. Viva subsequently bought Shell's Australian aviation operations and a 50% investment in Liberty Oil. In 2016, Viva sold (and leased back) a portfolio of its retail sites to Viva Energy REIT and listed Viva Energy REIT on the ASX. It has since sold its entire REIT stake for AUD 734 million.Viva acquired OTR Group in 2014 for AUD 1.2 billion bringing over 200 South Australian stores.
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