Anima Holding (BSP:ANIM3) Interest Expense: R$-933 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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BSP:ANIM3 Anima Holding SA BSP:ANIM3
81 GF Score
Price R$2.82
GF Value R$3.92
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Anima Holding Interest Expense?

Anima Holding BSP:ANIM3 -1.74% 81 Interest Expense is R$-933 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates BSP:ANIM3 with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of R$3.92 (Modestly Undervalued). 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. Anima Holding's interest expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was R$ -236 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was R$-933 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. Anima Holding's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was R$ 326 Mil. Anima Holding's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was R$ -236 Mil. Anima Holding's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.38. 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.

Anima Holding  (BSP:ANIM3) 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.

Anima Holding's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was R$-236 Mil. Its Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was R$326 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was R$5,268 Mil.

Anima Holding'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*326.133/-235.535
=1.38

* 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.

Anima Holding Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Anima Holding'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.

Anima Holding Interest Expense Chart

Anima Holding Annual Data
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BSP:ANIM3
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Anima Holding 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$-933 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$-933 Mil mean?
Anima Holding (BSP:ANIM3) has a Interest Expense of R$-933 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Anima Holding and its competitors.
Is Anima Holding's Interest Expense too high?
Anima Holding's current Interest Expense is R$-933 Mil. Overall, Anima Holding has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Anima Holding's Interest Expense compare to EDU and TAL?
Anima Holding's Interest Expense of R$-933 Mil can be compared against companies in the Education 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 Education company?
A good Interest Expense depends on the Education 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 Anima Holding and its competitors. Anima Holding's current Interest Expense is R$-933 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Anima Holding stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Anima Holding (BSP:ANIM3) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R$3.92, compared to a current price of R$2.82 — trading 28.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is R$-933 Mil. Anima Holding's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 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 Anima Holding (BSP:ANIM3), the current Interest Expense is R$-933 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 Anima Holding (BSP:ANIM3) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Anima Holding stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of R$2.82 is trading 28.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of R$3.92. GuruFocus considers Anima Holding to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for BSP:ANIM3:

  • Interest Expense: R$-933 Mil
  • GF Value™: R$3.92 vs. price of R$2.82 (28.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 81/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the BSP:ANIM3 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Anima Holding Business Description

Address Rua Natingui, 1250 - 1st Floor, Vila Madalena, Sao Paulo, SP, BRA, 05443-001
Anima Holding SA operates as a private higher education organization in Brazil. Its Education segment consists of activities performed by the subsidiaries engaged in the provision of education services by offering elementary school and high school courses, college degrees, and professional specialization courses. The Other businesses consist of activities performed by the subsidiaries including forums, seminars, specialization courses, in-company courses, publishing books, and magazines specifically focused on management and business, preparatory courses for the Brazilian Bar exam, and analysis.
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