Melia Hotels International (CHIX:MELE) Interest Expense: €-84 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


CHIX:MELE Melia Hotels International SA CHIX:MELE
66 GF Score
Price €12.12
GF Value €7.51
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 9 Warning Signs
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What is Melia Hotels International Interest Expense?

Melia Hotels International CHIX:MELE 66 Interest Expense is €-84 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates CHIX:MELE with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of €7.51 (Significantly 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. Melia Hotels International's interest expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was € -22 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €-84 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. Melia Hotels International's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was € 23 Mil. Melia Hotels International's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was € -22 Mil. Melia Hotels International's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.05. 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.

Melia Hotels International  (CHIX:MELe) 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.

Melia Hotels International's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €-22 Mil. Its Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €23 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €0 Mil.

Melia Hotels International'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*23.1/-22.1
=1.05

* 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. Melia Hotels International SA interest coverage is 3.63, which is low.

Melia Hotels International Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Melia Hotels International'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.

Melia Hotels International Interest Expense Chart

Melia Hotels International Annual Data
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Melia Hotels International 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 €-84 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 €-84 Mil mean?
Melia Hotels International (CHIX:MELE) has a Interest Expense of €-84 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Melia Hotels International and its competitors.
Is Melia Hotels International's Interest Expense too high?
Melia Hotels International's current Interest Expense is €-84 Mil. Overall, Melia Hotels International has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Melia Hotels International's Interest Expense compare to MAR and HLT?
Melia Hotels International's Interest Expense of €-84 Mil can be compared against companies in the Travel & Leisure 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 Travel & Leisure company?
A good Interest Expense depends on the Travel & Leisure 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 Melia Hotels International and its competitors. Melia Hotels International's current Interest Expense is €-84 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Melia Hotels International stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Melia Hotels International (CHIX:MELE) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €7.51, compared to a current price of €12.12 — trading 61.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is €-84 Mil. Melia Hotels International's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 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 Melia Hotels International (CHIX:MELE), the current Interest Expense is €-84 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 Melia Hotels International (CHIX:MELE) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Melia Hotels International stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €12.12 is trading 61.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of €7.51. GuruFocus considers Melia Hotels International to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:MELE:

  • Interest Expense: €-84 Mil
  • GF Value™: €7.51 vs. price of €12.12 (61.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 66/100 with 9 warning signs

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

Melia Hotels International Business Description

Address Gremio Toneleros, 24, Poligono Son Castello, Palma de Mallorca, Baleares, ESP, 07009
Melia Hotels International SA is mainly engaged in tourism-related activities, specifically the management and operation of hotels owned by the Group under ownership, lease, management, or franchise arrangements, as well as activities related to vacation club operations. Its reportable segments are Hotel Business, which includes the operating activities of owned and leased hotels and additional hotel business activities such as casinos and tour operators; Hotel Management, which involves the operation of hotels under management or franchise arrangements; and Real Estate, which includes real estate development and operation. The Company operates mainly in Spain, Latin America, the rest of Europe, and Asia.
66GF Score

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