Petroleo Brasileiro Petrobras (BSP:PETR4) Interest Expense: R$-17,124 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


BSP:PETR4 Petroleo Brasileiro SA Petrobras BSP:PETR4
72 GF Score
Price R$38.44
GF Value R$34.78
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Petroleo Brasileiro Petrobras Interest Expense?

Petroleo Brasileiro Petrobras BSP:PETR4 +1.77% 72 Interest Expense is R$-17,124 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates BSP:PETR4 with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of R$34.78 (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. Petroleo Brasileiro Petrobras's interest expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was R$ 379 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was R$-17,124 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. Petroleo Brasileiro Petrobras's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was R$ 35,858 Mil. Petroleo Brasileiro Petrobras's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was R$ 379 Mil. Petroleo Brasileiro Petrobras 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.


Petroleo Brasileiro Petrobras  (BSP:PETR4) 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.

Petroleo Brasileiro Petrobras's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was R$379 Mil. Its Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was R$35,858 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was R$305,244 Mil.

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

* 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.


Petroleo Brasileiro Petrobras Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Petroleo Brasileiro Petrobras'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.

Petroleo Brasileiro Petrobras Interest Expense Chart

Petroleo Brasileiro Petrobras Annual Data
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Petroleo Brasileiro Petrobras Quarterly Data
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Petroleo Brasileiro Petrobras 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$-17,124 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$-17,124 Mil mean?
Petroleo Brasileiro Petrobras (BSP:PETR4) has a Interest Expense of R$-17,124 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Petroleo Brasileiro Petrobras and its competitors.
Is Petroleo Brasileiro Petrobras' Interest Expense too high?
Petroleo Brasileiro Petrobras' current Interest Expense is R$-17,124 Mil. Overall, Petroleo Brasileiro Petrobras has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Petroleo Brasileiro Petrobras' Interest Expense compare to XOM and CVX?
Petroleo Brasileiro Petrobras' Interest Expense of R$-17,124 Mil can be compared against companies in the Oil & Gas 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 Oil & Gas company?
A good Interest Expense depends on the Oil & Gas 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 Petroleo Brasileiro Petrobras and its competitors. Petroleo Brasileiro Petrobras's current Interest Expense is R$-17,124 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Petroleo Brasileiro Petrobras stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Petroleo Brasileiro Petrobras (BSP:PETR4) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R$34.78, compared to a current price of R$38.44 — trading 10.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is R$-17,124 Mil. Petroleo Brasileiro Petrobras' overall GF Score™ is 72/100 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 Petroleo Brasileiro Petrobras (BSP:PETR4), the current Interest Expense is R$-17,124 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 Petroleo Brasileiro Petrobras (BSP:PETR4) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Petroleo Brasileiro Petrobras stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of R$38.44 is trading 10.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of R$34.78. GuruFocus considers Petroleo Brasileiro Petrobras to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for BSP:PETR4:

  • Interest Expense: R$-17,124 Mil
  • GF Value™: R$34.78 vs. price of R$38.44 (10.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 72/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the BSP:PETR4 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Petroleo Brasileiro Petrobras Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Address Avenida Henrique Valadares, 28, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, BRA, 20231-030
Petrobras is a Brazil-based integrated energy company controlled by the Brazilian government. The company focuses on the exploration and production of oil and gas in Brazilian offshore fields. Production in 2025 was 3.0 million barrels of oil equivalent per day (80% oil), and reserves stood at 12.1 billion boe (84% oil). At the end of 2025, Petrobras operated 10 refineries in Brazil with a capacity of 1.8 million barrels per day and distributed refined products and natural gas throughout the country.
72GF Score

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