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Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. PBG's interest expense for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was R$ -59 Mil.
Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was R$-255 Mil.
Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income(EBIT) by its Interest Expense. PBG's Operating Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was R$ -20 Mil. PBG's Interest Expense for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was R$ -59 Mil.
PBG 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.
PBG (BSP:PTBL3) 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.
PBG's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as
PBG 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.
Warning Sign:
Ben Graham prefers companies' interest coverage to be at least 5. PBG SAs earnings cannot cover its interest expense. If the situation continues, the company may have to issue more debt.
PBG Interest Expense Historical Data
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The historical data trend for PBG'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.
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$-255 Mil.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
PBG (BSP:PTBL3) has a Interest Expense of R$-255 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on PBG and its competitors.
Is PBG's Interest Expense too high?
PBG's current Interest Expense is R$-255 Mil. Overall, PBG has a GF Score™ of 55/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does PBG's Interest Expense compare to TT and JCI?
PBG's Interest Expense of R$-255 Mil can be compared against companies in the Construction 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 Construction company?
A good Interest Expense depends on the Construction 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 PBG and its competitors. PBG's current Interest Expense is R$-255 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is PBG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PBG (BSP:PTBL3) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is R$4.98, compared to a current price of R$1.79 — trading 64.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is R$-255 Mil. PBG's overall GF Score™ is 55/100 with 10 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 PBG (BSP:PTBL3), the current Interest Expense is R$-255 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 PBG (BSP:PTBL3) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PBG stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of R$1.79 is trading 64.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of R$4.98.
GuruFocus considers PBG to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for BSP:PTBL3:
Interest Expense: R$-255 Mil
GF Value™: R$4.98 vs. price of R$1.79 (64.1% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BSP:PTBL3 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
PBG SA is engaged in the manufacturing and sale of ceramic and porcelain products. It offers products such as floor tiles, technical porcelain, enameled tiles, decorated and special pieces, mosaic tiles, and products for indoor walls and outdoor facades, as well as supplementary services in the sector of civil construction materials. The company sells its product to the Brazilian market through its network of Portobello Shops, home centers, real estate developers, and construction firms. Portobello derives revenue through the sale of ceramic and porcelain products. Geographically it operates in Brazil. The Company is structured in four strategic segments formed by the business units Portobello, Portobello Shop, Pointer and Portobello America.
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