Vitru Brasil Empreendimentos Participacoes e Comercio (BSP:VTRU3) Interest Expense: R$-422 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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BSP:VTRU3 Vitru Brasil Empreendimentos Participacoes e Comercio SA BSP:VTRU3
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What is Vitru Brasil Empreendimentos Participacoes e Comercio Interest Expense?

Vitru Brasil Empreendimentos Participacoes e Comercio BSP:VTRU3 +0.83% 14 Interest Expense is R$-422 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates BSP:VTRU3 with a GF Score™ of 14/100. 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. Vitru Brasil Empreendimentos Participacoes e Comercio's interest expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was R$ -116 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was R$-422 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. Vitru Brasil Empreendimentos Participacoes e Comercio's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was R$ 204 Mil. Vitru Brasil Empreendimentos Participacoes e Comercio's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was R$ -116 Mil. Vitru Brasil Empreendimentos Participacoes e Comercio's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.76. 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.


Vitru Brasil Empreendimentos Participacoes e Comercio  (BSP:VTRU3) 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.

Vitru Brasil Empreendimentos Participacoes e Comercio's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was R$-116 Mil. Its Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was R$204 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was R$2,526 Mil.

Vitru Brasil Empreendimentos Participacoes e Comercio'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*203.852/-115.915
=1.76

* 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.


Vitru Brasil Empreendimentos Participacoes e Comercio Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Vitru Brasil Empreendimentos Participacoes e Comercio'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.

Vitru Brasil Empreendimentos Participacoes e Comercio Interest Expense Chart

Vitru Brasil Empreendimentos Participacoes e Comercio Annual Data
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Interest Expense
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Vitru Brasil Empreendimentos Participacoes e Comercio Quarterly Data
Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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Vitru Brasil Empreendimentos Participacoes e Comercio 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$-422 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$-422 Mil mean?
Vitru Brasil Empreendimentos Participacoes e Comercio (BSP:VTRU3) has a Interest Expense of R$-422 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Vitru Brasil Empreendimentos Participacoes e Comercio and its competitors.
Is Vitru Brasil Empreendimentos Participacoes e Comercio's Interest Expense too high?
Vitru Brasil Empreendimentos Participacoes e Comercio's current Interest Expense is R$-422 Mil. Overall, Vitru Brasil Empreendimentos Participacoes e Comercio has a GF Score™ of 14/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Vitru Brasil Empreendimentos Participacoes e Comercio's Interest Expense compare to EDU and TAL?
Vitru Brasil Empreendimentos Participacoes e Comercio's Interest Expense of R$-422 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 Vitru Brasil Empreendimentos Participacoes e Comercio and its competitors. Vitru Brasil Empreendimentos Participacoes e Comercio's current Interest Expense is R$-422 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Vitru Brasil Empreendimentos Participacoes e Comercio stock overvalued right now?
Vitru Brasil Empreendimentos Participacoes e Comercio (BSP:VTRU3) has a current Interest Expense of R$-422 Mil. The current Interest Expense is R$-422 Mil. Vitru Brasil Empreendimentos Participacoes e Comercio's overall GF Score™ is 14/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Interest Expense calculated?
Interest Expense is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Vitru Brasil Empreendimentos Participacoes e Comercio (BSP:VTRU3), the current Interest Expense is R$-422 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.

Vitru Brasil Empreendimentos Participacoes e Comercio Business Description

Address Rodovia Jose Carlos Daux, 5500, Torre Jurere A, Room 212, 2nd Floor, Saco Grande, Florianopolis, SC, BRA, 88032-005
Vitru Brasil Empreendimentos Participacoes e Comercio SA invests in educational service providers and provides distance learning continuing education services through its subsidiaries. The group provides educational services in Brazil, mainly undergraduate and continuing education courses, offered in person at its campuses located throughout Brazil. Its operating segments are: Distance Learning Undergraduate Courses, In-person undergraduate programs, and Continuing education courses. Maximum revenue is generated from its Distance Learning business, which offers virtual learning opportunities in education, business administration, accounting, physical education, vocational training, engineering, and health-related courses.
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