Koninklijke KPN NV (CHIX:KPNA) Interest Expense: €-329 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2025)

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CHIX:KPNA Koninklijke KPN NV CHIX:KPNA
71 GF Score
Price €4.33
GF Value €3.99
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Koninklijke KPN NV Interest Expense?

Koninklijke KPN NV CHIX:KPNA +2.55% 71 Interest Expense is €-329 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates CHIX:KPNA with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of €3.99 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. Koninklijke KPN NV's interest expense for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was € -253 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was €-329 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. Koninklijke KPN NV's Operating Income for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was € 409 Mil. Koninklijke KPN NV's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was € -253 Mil. Koninklijke KPN NV's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 1.62. 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.

Koninklijke KPN NV  (CHIX:KPNa) 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.

Koninklijke KPN NV's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was €-253 Mil. Its Operating Income for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was €409 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was €6,456 Mil.

Koninklijke KPN NV's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*409/-253
=1.62

* 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. Koninklijke KPN NV interest coverage is 4.48, which is low.

Koninklijke KPN NV Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Koninklijke KPN NV'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.

Koninklijke KPN NV Interest Expense Chart

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Koninklijke KPN NV 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 Dec. 2025 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €-329 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 €-329 Mil mean?
Koninklijke KPN NV (CHIX:KPNA) has a Interest Expense of €-329 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Koninklijke KPN NV and its competitors.
Is Koninklijke KPN NV's Interest Expense too high?
Koninklijke KPN NV's current Interest Expense is €-329 Mil. Overall, Koninklijke KPN NV has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Koninklijke KPN NV's Interest Expense compare to TMUS and VZ?
Koninklijke KPN NV's Interest Expense of €-329 Mil can be compared against companies in the Telecommunication 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 Telecommunication Services company?
A good Interest Expense depends on the Telecommunication 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 Koninklijke KPN NV and its competitors. Koninklijke KPN NV's current Interest Expense is €-329 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Koninklijke KPN NV stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Koninklijke KPN NV (CHIX:KPNA) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €3.99, compared to a current price of €4.33 — trading 8.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is €-329 Mil. Koninklijke KPN NV's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 4 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 Koninklijke KPN NV (CHIX:KPNA), the current Interest Expense is €-329 Mil as of Dec. 2025. 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 Koninklijke KPN NV (CHIX:KPNA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Koninklijke KPN NV stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €4.33 is trading 8.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of €3.99. GuruFocus considers Koninklijke KPN NV to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:KPNA:

  • Interest Expense: €-329 Mil
  • GF Value™: €3.99 vs. price of €4.33 (8.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 71/100 with 4 warning signs

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

Koninklijke KPN NV Business Description

Address Wilhelminakade 123, Rotterdam, NLD, 3072 AP
KPN is the incumbent telecommunications operator in the Netherlands. It has 40% share of the broadband market and 20% of the postpaid mobile market, with VodafoneZiggo (mobile and fixed) and Odido (mobile) as main competitors. KPN is rolling out fiber to the home in the Netherlands and expects to have most of the country covered by 2026. KPN's management has a cost-conscious mentality, something that has allowed it to grow dividends at midsingle digits over many years.
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