CAR (Avis Budget Group) Interest Expense: $-434 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


CAR Avis Budget Group Inc CAR
75 GF Score
Price $163.55
GF Value $131.07
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Avis Budget Group Interest Expense?

Avis Budget Group CAR +11.23% 75 Interest Expense is $-434 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates CAR with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of $131.07 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review.

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. Avis Budget Group's interest expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $ -109 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $-434 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. Avis Budget Group's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $ -184 Mil. Avis Budget Group's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $ -109 Mil. Avis Budget Group 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.

Avis Budget Group  (NAS:CAR) 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.

Avis Budget Group's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-109 Mil. Its Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-184 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $27,006 Mil.

Avis Budget Group's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Avis Budget Group 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. Avis Budget Group Inc interest coverage is 1.27, which is low.

Avis Budget Group Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Avis Budget Group'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.

Avis Budget Group Interest Expense Chart

Avis Budget Group Annual Data
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Avis Budget Group 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 $-434 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 $-434 Mil mean?
Avis Budget Group (CAR) has a Interest Expense of $-434 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Avis Budget Group and its competitors.
Is Avis Budget Group's Interest Expense too high?
Avis Budget Group's current Interest Expense is $-434 Mil. Overall, Avis Budget Group has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Avis Budget Group's Interest Expense compare to GATX and WSC?
Avis Budget Group's Interest Expense of $-434 Mil can be compared against companies in the Business Services 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 Business Services company?
A good Interest Expense depends on the Business Services 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 Avis Budget Group and its competitors. Avis Budget Group's current Interest Expense is $-434 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Avis Budget Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Avis Budget Group (CAR) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $131.07, compared to a current price of $163.55 — trading 24.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is $-434 Mil. Avis Budget Group's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 9 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 Avis Budget Group (CAR), the current Interest Expense is $-434 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 Avis Budget Group (CAR) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Avis Budget Group stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $163.55 is trading 24.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $131.07. GuruFocus considers Avis Budget Group to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for CAR:

  • Interest Expense: $-434 Mil
  • GF Value™: $131.07 vs. price of $163.55 (24.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 75/100 with 9 warning signs

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

Avis Budget Group Business Description

Address 379 Interpace Parkway, Parsippany, NJ, USA, 07054
Avis Budget Group Inc is a provider of mobility solutions through its three brands Avis, Budget and Zipcar, as well as several other brands, well recognized in their respective markets. Its brands offer a range of options, from car and truck rental to car sharing. The company operates in two reportable business segments: Americas - (i) vehicle rental operations in North America, South America, Central America and the Caribbean, (ii) car sharing operations in certain of these markets, and (iii) licensees in the areas in which do not operate directly. International - consisting of (i) vehicle rental operations in Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Asia and Australasia, (ii) car sharing operations in certain of these markets, and (iii) licensees in the areas in which do not operate directly.
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