Universal Music Group NV (CHIX:UMGA) Interest Expense: €-137 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2025)


CHIX:UMGA Universal Music Group NV CHIX:UMGA
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What is Universal Music Group NV Interest Expense?

Universal Music Group NV CHIX:UMGA 75 Interest Expense is €-137 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates CHIX:UMGA with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of €27.73 (Possible Value Trap). 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. Universal Music Group NV's interest expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was € -71 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was €-137 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. Universal Music Group NV's Operating Income for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was € 1,194 Mil. Universal Music Group NV's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was € -71 Mil. Universal Music Group NV's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 16.82. 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.

Universal Music Group NV  (CHIX:UMGa) 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.

Universal Music Group NV's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was €-71 Mil. Its Operating Income for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was €1,194 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was €2,777 Mil.

Universal Music Group 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*1194/-71
=16.82

* 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.

Universal Music Group NV Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Universal Music Group 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.

Universal Music Group NV Interest Expense Chart

Universal Music Group NV Annual Data
Trend Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Interest Expense
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Universal Music Group NV Semi-Annual Data
Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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Universal Music Group 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 semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €-137 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 €-137 Mil mean?
Universal Music Group NV (CHIX:UMGA) has a Interest Expense of €-137 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Universal Music Group NV and its competitors.
Is Universal Music Group NV's Interest Expense too high?
Universal Music Group NV's current Interest Expense is €-137 Mil. Overall, Universal Music Group NV has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Universal Music Group NV's Interest Expense compare to NFLX and DIS?
Universal Music Group NV's Interest Expense of €-137 Mil can be compared against companies in the Media - Diversified 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 Media - Diversified company?
A good Interest Expense depends on the Media - Diversified 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 Universal Music Group NV and its competitors. Universal Music Group NV's current Interest Expense is €-137 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Universal Music Group NV stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Universal Music Group NV (CHIX:UMGA) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €27.73, compared to a current price of €18.85 — trading 32% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is €-137 Mil. Universal Music Group NV's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 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 Universal Music Group NV (CHIX:UMGA), the current Interest Expense is €-137 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 Universal Music Group NV (CHIX:UMGA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Universal Music Group NV stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €18.85 is trading 32% below its estimated GF Value™ of €27.73. GuruFocus considers Universal Music Group NV to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:UMGA:

  • Interest Expense: €-137 Mil
  • GF Value™: €27.73 vs. price of €18.85 (32% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 75/100 with 4 warning signs

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

Universal Music Group NV Business Description

Address s-Gravelandseweg 80, Hilversum, NH, NLD, 1217 EW
Universal Music is the largest of the three major record companies. Recorded music accounts for most of the firm's revenue, with the segment housing more than a dozen record labels, including notable names like Interscope, Capital Music, Motown Records, and Def Jam. Some of the most successful current artists signed to record deals with Universal include Taylor Swift, Drake, The Weeknd, and Morgan Wallen. Most of Universal's remaining sales come from its publishing segment, which generates revenue for songwriters and composers, including some of Universal's recording artists as well as songwriters and composers who do not record music themselves or are attached to other labels. Universal's publishing group has nearly 4.5 million owned or administered titles in its catalog.
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