Zalaris ASA (CHIX:ZALO) Interest Expense: kr-34 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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CHIX:ZALO Zalaris ASA CHIX:ZALO
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Price kr51.60
GF Value kr49.75
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What is Zalaris ASA Interest Expense?

Zalaris ASA CHIX:ZALO 87 Interest Expense is kr-34 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates CHIX:ZALO with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of kr49.75. 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. Zalaris ASA's interest expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was kr -5 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was kr-34 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. Zalaris ASA's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was kr 50 Mil. Zalaris ASA's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was kr -5 Mil. Zalaris ASA's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 9.60. 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.

Zalaris ASA  (CHIX:ZALo) 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.

Zalaris ASA's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was kr-5 Mil. Its Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was kr50 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was kr394 Mil.

Zalaris ASA'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*49.671/-5.172
=9.60

* 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.

Zalaris ASA Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Zalaris ASA'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.

Zalaris ASA Interest Expense Chart

Zalaris ASA Annual Data
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Zalaris ASA 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 kr-34 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 kr-34 Mil mean?
Zalaris ASA (CHIX:ZALO) has a Interest Expense of kr-34 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Zalaris ASA and its competitors.
Is Zalaris ASA's Interest Expense too high?
Zalaris ASA's current Interest Expense is kr-34 Mil. Overall, Zalaris ASA has a GF Score™ of 87/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Zalaris ASA's Interest Expense compare to KFY and RHI?
Zalaris ASA's Interest Expense of kr-34 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 Zalaris ASA and its competitors. Zalaris ASA's current Interest Expense is kr-34 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Zalaris ASA stock overvalued right now?
Zalaris ASA (CHIX:ZALO) has a current Interest Expense of kr-34 Mil. The stock's GF Value™ is kr49.75, compared to a current price of kr51.60 — trading 3.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is kr-34 Mil. Zalaris ASA's overall GF Score™ is 87/100 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 Zalaris ASA (CHIX:ZALO), the current Interest Expense is kr-34 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 Zalaris ASA (CHIX:ZALO) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Zalaris ASA stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of kr51.60 is trading 3.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of kr49.75.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:ZALO:

  • Interest Expense: kr-34 Mil
  • GF Value™: kr49.75 vs. price of kr51.60 (3.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 87/100 with 5 warning signs

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

Zalaris ASA Business Description

Address Hoffsveien 4, Oslo, NOR, NO-0275
Zalaris ASA is a company that offers outsourced personnel and payroll services. The company has two reportable segments: Managed Services and Zalaris Consulting. Managed Services include payroll and HR outsourcing services, cloud system solutions and services, and contribute to the majority of the revenue. The Zalaris Consulting segment includes the implementation of SAP HCM & Payroll and SuccessFactors, based on Zalaris templates, or implementation of customer-specific functionalities. Zalaris operates in Norway, Northern Europe, Central Europe, the UK, Ireland, and APAC.
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