Westpac Banking (ASX:WESSWG) Interest Expense: A$-33,467.00 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


What is Westpac Banking Interest Expense?

Westpac Banking ASX:WESSWG 67 Interest Expense is A$-33,467.00 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates ASX:WESSWG with a GF Score™ of 67/100. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. Westpac Banking's interest expense for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was A$ -16,538.00 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was A$-33,467.00 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. Westpac Banking's Operating Income for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was A$ Mil. Westpac Banking's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was A$ Mil. 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.

Westpac Banking Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Westpac Banking'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.

Westpac Banking Interest Expense Chart

Westpac Banking Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
Interest Expense
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -5,420.00 -6,090.00 -25,435.00 -35,594.00 -35,662.00

Westpac Banking Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
Interest Expense Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -17,417.00 -18,177.00 -18,733.00 -16,929.00 -16,538.00

Westpac Banking 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 Mar. 2026 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was A$-33,467.00 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$-33,467.00 Mil mean?
Westpac Banking (ASX:WESSWG) has a Interest Expense of A$-33,467.00 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Westpac Banking and its competitors.
Is Westpac Banking's Interest Expense too high?
Westpac Banking's current Interest Expense is A$-33,467.00 Mil. Overall, Westpac Banking has a GF Score™ of 67/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Westpac Banking's Interest Expense compare to JPM and BAC?
Westpac Banking's Interest Expense of A$-33,467.00 Mil can be compared against companies in the Banks 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 Banks company?
A good Interest Expense depends on the Banks 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 Westpac Banking and its competitors. Westpac Banking's current Interest Expense is A$-33,467.00 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Westpac Banking stock overvalued right now?
Westpac Banking (ASX:WESSWG) has a current Interest Expense of A$-33,467.00 Mil. The current Interest Expense is A$-33,467.00 Mil. Westpac Banking's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Interest Expense calculated?
Interest Expense is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Westpac Banking (ASX:WESSWG), the current Interest Expense is A$-33,467.00 Mil as of Mar. 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.

Westpac Banking Business Description

Address 275 Kent Street, Level 18, Sydney, NSW, AUS, 2000
Westpac is Australia's oldest bank and financial services group, with a significant franchise in Australia and New Zealand in the consumer, small business, corporate, and institutional sectors, in addition to its major presence in wealth management. Westpac is among a handful of banks around the globe currently retaining very high credit ratings. The bank benefits from a large national branch network and significant market share, particularly in home loans and retail deposits.