BFS (Saul Centers) Interest Expense: $-70.5 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

What is Saul Centers Interest Expense?

Saul Centers BFS +1.00% 77 Interest Expense is $-70.5 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates BFS with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of $41.81 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review.

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. Saul Centers's interest expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $ -18.9 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $-70.5 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. Saul Centers's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $ 31.7 Mil. Saul Centers's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $ -18.9 Mil. Saul Centers's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.68. 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.

Saul Centers (NYSE:BFS) Interest Expense Explanation

Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.

Saul Centers's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-18.9 Mil. Its Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $31.7 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $1,459.6 Mil.

Saul Centers'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	*	31.693	/	-18.874
	=	1.68

* 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. Saul Centers Inc interest coverage is 1.73, which is low.

Saul Centers Interest Expense Historical Data

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Saul Centers 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 $-70.5 Mil.

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What does a Interest Expense of $-70.5 Mil mean?

Saul Centers (BFS) has a Interest Expense of $-70.5 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Saul Centers and its competitors.

Is Saul Centers' Interest Expense too high?

Saul Centers' current Interest Expense is $-70.5 Mil. Overall, Saul Centers has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.

How does Saul Centers' Interest Expense compare to WSR and ALX?

Saul Centers' Interest Expense of $-70.5 Mil can be compared against companies in the REITs 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 REITs company?

A good Interest Expense depends on the REITs 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 Saul Centers and its competitors. Saul Centers's current Interest Expense is $-70.5 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.

Is Saul Centers stock overvalued right now?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Saul Centers (BFS) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $41.81, compared to a current price of $37.44 — trading 10.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is $-70.5 Mil. Saul Centers' overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 9 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 Saul Centers (BFS), the current Interest Expense is $-70.5 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 Saul Centers (BFS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Saul Centers stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $37.44 is trading 10.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $41.81. GuruFocus considers Saul Centers to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for BFS:

Interest Expense: $-70.5 Mil
GF Value™: $41.81 vs. price of $37.44 (10.5% below fair value)
GF Score™: 77/100 with 9 warning signs

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

Saul Centers Business Description

Industry Real Estate REITs

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Address 7501 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 1500 East, Bethesda, MD, USA, 20814-6522

Website https://www.saulcenters.com

Saul Centers Inc is a self-managed real estate investment trust which invests in, operates and develops retail and commercial properties. The company's portfolio includes community and neighbourhood shopping centres, office properties, and mixed-use properties. Properties are located in the Washington, D.C. and Batlimore metropolitan areas. Saul Centers operates through two business segments: Shopping Centers segment, which contribute the maximum portion of total revenue; and mixed-use properties.Mixed-Use Properties segment include office, retail and multi-family residential use.

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