ATO (Atmos Energy) Interest Expense: $-151 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


ATO Atmos Energy Corp ATO
84 GF Score
Price $173.03
GF Value $155.49
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Atmos Energy Interest Expense?

Atmos Energy ATO +0.44% 84 Interest Expense is $-151 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates ATO with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of $155.49 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. Atmos Energy's interest expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $ -49 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $-151 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. Atmos Energy's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $ 765 Mil. Atmos Energy's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $ -49 Mil. Atmos Energy's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 15.69. 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.

Atmos Energy  (NYSE:ATO) 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.

Atmos Energy's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-49 Mil. Its Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $765 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $9,618 Mil.

Atmos Energy's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*764.804/-48.731
=15.69

* 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.

Atmos Energy Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Atmos Energy'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.

Atmos Energy Interest Expense Chart

Atmos Energy Annual Data
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Atmos Energy Quarterly Data
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Atmos Energy 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 quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-151 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 $-151 Mil mean?
Atmos Energy (ATO) has a Interest Expense of $-151 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Atmos Energy and its competitors.
Is Atmos Energy's Interest Expense too high?
Atmos Energy's current Interest Expense is $-151 Mil. Overall, Atmos Energy has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Atmos Energy's Interest Expense compare to NI and UGI?
Atmos Energy's Interest Expense of $-151 Mil can be compared against companies in the Utilities - Regulated 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 Utilities - Regulated company?
A good Interest Expense depends on the Utilities - Regulated 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 Atmos Energy and its competitors. Atmos Energy's current Interest Expense is $-151 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Atmos Energy stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Atmos Energy (ATO) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $155.49, compared to a current price of $173.03 — trading 11.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is $-151 Mil. Atmos Energy's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 6 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 Atmos Energy (ATO), the current Interest Expense is $-151 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.

Is Atmos Energy (ATO) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Atmos Energy stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $173.03 is trading 11.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $155.49. GuruFocus considers Atmos Energy to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for ATO:

  • Interest Expense: $-151 Mil
  • GF Value™: $155.49 vs. price of $173.03 (11.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 84/100 with 6 warning signs

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

Atmos Energy Business Description

Address 5430 LBJ Freeway, Suite 1800, Three Lincoln Centre, Dallas, TX, USA, 75240
Atmos Energy is the largest publicly traded, fully regulated, pure-play natural gas utility in the United States, serving more than 3.3 million customers in Texas, Colorado, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Tennessee, and Virginia. About two thirds of its earnings come from Texas, where it distributes natural gas in northern Texas and owns an intrastate gas pipeline spanning several key shale gas formations and interconnected with five storage facilities.
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