CHEAF (China Eastern Airlines) Interest Expense: $-529 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


CHEAF China Eastern Airlines Corp Ltd CHEAF
58 GF Score
Price $0.47
GF Value $0.59
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is China Eastern Airlines Interest Expense?

China Eastern Airlines CHEAF 58 Interest Expense is $-529 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates CHEAF with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.59 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. China Eastern Airlines's interest expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $ -103 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $-529 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. China Eastern Airlines's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $ 300 Mil. China Eastern Airlines's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $ -103 Mil. China Eastern Airlines's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.90. 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.

China Eastern Airlines  (OTCPK:CHEAF) 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.

China Eastern Airlines's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-103 Mil. Its Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $300 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $17,198 Mil.

China Eastern Airlines'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*300.054/-103.452
=2.90

* 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. China Eastern Airlines Corp Ltd interest coverage is 1.24, which is low.

China Eastern Airlines Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for China Eastern Airlines'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.

China Eastern Airlines Interest Expense Chart

China Eastern Airlines Annual Data
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China Eastern Airlines Quarterly Data
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China Eastern Airlines 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 $-529 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 $-529 Mil mean?
China Eastern Airlines (CHEAF) has a Interest Expense of $-529 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on China Eastern Airlines and its competitors.
Is China Eastern Airlines' Interest Expense too high?
China Eastern Airlines' current Interest Expense is $-529 Mil. Overall, China Eastern Airlines has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China Eastern Airlines' Interest Expense compare to DAL and UAL?
China Eastern Airlines' Interest Expense of $-529 Mil can be compared against companies in the Transportation 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 Transportation company?
A good Interest Expense depends on the Transportation 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 China Eastern Airlines and its competitors. China Eastern Airlines's current Interest Expense is $-529 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China Eastern Airlines stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Eastern Airlines (CHEAF) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.59, compared to a current price of $0.47 — trading 20.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is $-529 Mil. China Eastern Airlines' overall GF Score™ is 58/100 with 5 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 China Eastern Airlines (CHEAF), the current Interest Expense is $-529 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 China Eastern Airlines (CHEAF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Eastern Airlines stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $0.47 is trading 20.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $0.59. GuruFocus considers China Eastern Airlines to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for CHEAF:

  • Interest Expense: $-529 Mil
  • GF Value™: $0.59 vs. price of $0.47 (20.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 58/100 with 5 warning signs

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

China Eastern Airlines Business Description

Address 36 Hongxiang 3rd Road, Minhang District, Shanghai, CHN, 201100
China Eastern Airlines Corp Ltd principally engaged in the operation of civil aviation, including the provision of passenger, cargo, mail delivery and other extended transportation services, also manufacturing and maintenance of aircraft and aviation equipment, agency services, import and export business, tourism and hotel business; and other businesses related to air transportation. The Group has two reportable segments. Airline transportation operations mainly comprise the provision of passenger, cargo, mail delivery, and ground services. Other services, including tour operations, air catering, and other miscellaneous services, are not included within the airline transportation operations segment. Geographically, the company operates Domestic, Regional and International.
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