Americanas (BSP:AMER3) Interest Expense: R$-866 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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BSP:AMER3 Americanas SA BSP:AMER3
44 GF Score
Price R$3.78
GF Value R$2.96
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Americanas Interest Expense?

Americanas BSP:AMER3 -7.80% 44 Interest Expense is R$-866 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates BSP:AMER3 with a GF Score™ of 44/100 and a GF Value™ of R$2.96 (Modestly Overvalued). 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. Americanas's interest expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was R$ -193 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was R$-866 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. Americanas's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was R$ -211 Mil. Americanas's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was R$ -193 Mil. Americanas did not have earnings to cover the interest expense. 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.

Americanas  (BSP:AMER3) 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.

Americanas's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was R$-193 Mil. Its Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was R$-211 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was R$5,233 Mil.

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

Americanas did not have earnings to cover the interest expense.

* 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.

Americanas Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Americanas'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.

Americanas Interest Expense Chart

Americanas Annual Data
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Interest Expense
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Americanas Quarterly Data
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Americanas 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 R$-866 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 R$-866 Mil mean?
Americanas (BSP:AMER3) has a Interest Expense of R$-866 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Americanas and its competitors.
Is Americanas' Interest Expense too high?
Americanas' current Interest Expense is R$-866 Mil. Overall, Americanas has a GF Score™ of 44/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Americanas' Interest Expense compare to AMZN and BABA?
Americanas' Interest Expense of R$-866 Mil can be compared against companies in the Retail - Cyclical 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
A good Interest Expense depends on the Retail - Cyclical 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 Americanas and its competitors. Americanas's current Interest Expense is R$-866 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Americanas stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Americanas (BSP:AMER3) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R$2.96, compared to a current price of R$3.78 — trading 27.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is R$-866 Mil. Americanas' overall GF Score™ is 44/100 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 Americanas (BSP:AMER3), the current Interest Expense is R$-866 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 Americanas (BSP:AMER3) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Americanas stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of R$3.78 is trading 27.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of R$2.96. GuruFocus considers Americanas to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for BSP:AMER3:

  • Interest Expense: R$-866 Mil
  • GF Value™: R$2.96 vs. price of R$3.78 (27.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 44/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the BSP:AMER3 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Americanas Business Description

Address Rua Sacadura Cabral, 102, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, BRA, 20081-902
Americanas SA is an e-commerce company that is principally engaged in business in Latin America. It aims to connect consumers, businesses, products, and services through a digital platform. It operates a business through the brands Americanas.com, Submarino, Shoptime, SouBarato, Digital Finance, Submarino Finance, and B2W Services. It also has certain channels, including the Internet, telesales, catalogs, TV, and kiosks. Through multichannel and multi-brand, the company provides a broad range of merchandise and services, including consumer electronics, computers, books, entertainment products, and smartphones and cellphones.
44GF Score

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