MetroGas (BUE:METR) Interest Expense: ARS-47,347 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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BUE:METR MetroGas SA BUE:METR
73 GF Score
Price ARS1,923.00
GF Value ARS1,976.20
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is MetroGas Interest Expense?

MetroGas BUE:METR -4.66% 73 Interest Expense is ARS-47,347 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates BUE:METR with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of ARS1,976.20 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. MetroGas's interest expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ARS -11,523 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was ARS-47,347 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. MetroGas's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ARS 46,362 Mil. MetroGas's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ARS -11,523 Mil. MetroGas's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 4.02. 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.

MetroGas  (BUE:METR) 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.

MetroGas's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ARS-11,523 Mil. Its Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ARS46,362 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ARS39,181 Mil.

MetroGas'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*46362/-11523
=4.02

* 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.

MetroGas Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for MetroGas'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.

MetroGas Interest Expense Chart

MetroGas Annual Data
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MetroGas 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 ARS-47,347 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 ARS-47,347 Mil mean?
MetroGas (BUE:METR) has a Interest Expense of ARS-47,347 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on MetroGas and its competitors.
Is MetroGas' Interest Expense too high?
MetroGas' current Interest Expense is ARS-47,347 Mil. Overall, MetroGas has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does MetroGas' Interest Expense compare to ATO and NI?
MetroGas' Interest Expense of ARS-47,347 Mil can be compared against companies in the Utilities - Regulated 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 Utilities - Regulated company?
A good Interest Expense depends on the Utilities - Regulated 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 MetroGas and its competitors. MetroGas's current Interest Expense is ARS-47,347 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is MetroGas stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MetroGas (BUE:METR) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ARS1,976.20, compared to a current price of ARS1,923.00 — trading 2.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is ARS-47,347 Mil. MetroGas' overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 2 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 MetroGas (BUE:METR), the current Interest Expense is ARS-47,347 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 MetroGas (BUE:METR) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MetroGas stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ARS1,923.00 is trading 2.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of ARS1,976.20. GuruFocus considers MetroGas to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for BUE:METR:

  • Interest Expense: ARS-47,347 Mil
  • GF Value™: ARS1,976.20 vs. price of ARS1,923.00 (2.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 73/100 with 2 warning signs

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

MetroGas Business Description

Address General Gregorio Araoz de Lamadrid 1360, Ciudad Autonoma de Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, ARG, C1267AAB
MetroGas SA is engaged in the utility sector. It is a gas distribution company engaged in the provision of natural gas distribution public services. The company is engaged in the commercialization and transportation of natural gas on behalf of or in association with third parties in Argentina. Its reporting segments include MetroGAS Distribution and MetroENERGIA Trading. The company generates maximum revenue from MetroGAS Distribution segment. It serves residential, commercial, and industrial customers.
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