Virgin Australia Holdings (ASX:VGN) Interest Expense: A$-259 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2025)

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What is Virgin Australia Holdings Interest Expense?

Virgin Australia Holdings ASX:VGN -0.35% 12 Interest Expense is A$-259 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates ASX:VGN with a GF Score™ of 12/100. 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. Virgin Australia Holdings's interest expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was A$ -120 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was A$-259 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. Virgin Australia Holdings's Operating Income for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was A$ 430 Mil. Virgin Australia Holdings's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was A$ -120 Mil. Virgin Australia Holdings's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 3.59. 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.

Virgin Australia Holdings  (ASX:VGN) 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.

Virgin Australia Holdings's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was A$-120 Mil. Its Operating Income for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was A$430 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was A$1,916 Mil.

Virgin Australia Holdings'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*429.9/-119.7
=3.59

* 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. Virgin Australia Holdings Ltd interest coverage is 1.95, which is low.

Virgin Australia Holdings Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Virgin Australia Holdings'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.

Virgin Australia Holdings Interest Expense Chart

Virgin Australia Holdings Annual Data
Trend Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
Interest Expense
-105.00 -137.00 -221.60

Virgin Australia Holdings Semi-Annual Data
Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
Interest Expense Get a 7-Day Free Trial -71.00 -66.00 -82.00 -139.60 -119.70
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Virgin Australia Holdings 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$-259 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$-259 Mil mean?
Virgin Australia Holdings (ASX:VGN) has a Interest Expense of A$-259 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Virgin Australia Holdings and its competitors.
Is Virgin Australia Holdings' Interest Expense too high?
Virgin Australia Holdings' current Interest Expense is A$-259 Mil. Overall, Virgin Australia Holdings has a GF Score™ of 12/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Virgin Australia Holdings' Interest Expense compare to DAL and UAL?
Virgin Australia Holdings' Interest Expense of A$-259 Mil can be compared against companies in the Transportation 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 Transportation company?
A good Interest Expense depends on the Transportation 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 Virgin Australia Holdings and its competitors. Virgin Australia Holdings's current Interest Expense is A$-259 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Virgin Australia Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Virgin Australia Holdings (ASX:VGN) has a current Interest Expense of A$-259 Mil. The current Interest Expense is A$-259 Mil. Virgin Australia Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 12/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Interest Expense calculated?
Interest Expense is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Virgin Australia Holdings (ASX:VGN), the current Interest Expense is A$-259 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.

Virgin Australia Holdings Business Description

Address 275 Grey Street, Level 11, South Brisbane, Brisbane, QLD, AUS, 4101
Virgin Australia is Australia's second-largest airline, operating about a third of the domestic market in a two-player market with Qantas. Virgin is a value-focused carrier operating high-frequency, point-to-point domestic routes and select short-haul international flights. The airline targets leisure and small to medium enterprise travelers with mid-range pricing. The vast majority of revenue is generated by the core airlines segment.
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