CJREF (Corus Entertainment) Interest Expense: $-87.1 Mil (TTM As of May. 2026)

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What is Corus Entertainment Interest Expense?

Corus Entertainment CJREF +16.53% Interest Expense is $-87.1 Mil as of May. 2026. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review.

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. Corus Entertainment's interest expense for the three months ended in May. 2026 was $ -23.1 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 was $-87.1 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. Corus Entertainment's Operating Income for the three months ended in May. 2026 was $ 10.2 Mil. Corus Entertainment's Interest Expense for the three months ended in May. 2026 was $ -23.1 Mil. Corus Entertainment's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was 0.44. 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.

Corus Entertainment  (OTCPK:CJREF) 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.

Corus Entertainment's Interest Expense for the three months ended in May. 2026 was $-23.1 Mil. Its Operating Income for the three months ended in May. 2026 was $10.2 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the three months ended in May. 2026 was $546.1 Mil.

Corus Entertainment's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 is calculated as

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: May. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: May. 2026 )
=-1*10.235/-23.093
=0.44

* 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. Corus Entertainment Incs earnings cannot cover its interest expense. If the situation continues, the company may have to issue more debt.

Corus Entertainment Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Corus Entertainment'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.

Corus Entertainment Interest Expense Chart

Corus Entertainment Annual Data
Trend Aug16 Aug17 Aug18 Aug19 Aug20 Aug21 Aug22 Aug23 Aug24 Aug25
Interest Expense
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Corus Entertainment Quarterly Data
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Corus Entertainment 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 May. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-87.1 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 $-87.1 Mil mean?
Corus Entertainment (CJREF) has a Interest Expense of $-87.1 Mil as of May. 2026. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Corus Entertainment and its competitors.
Is Corus Entertainment's Interest Expense too high?
Corus Entertainment's current Interest Expense is $-87.1 Mil.
How does Corus Entertainment's Interest Expense compare to NFLX and DIS?
Corus Entertainment's Interest Expense of $-87.1 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 Corus Entertainment and its competitors. Corus Entertainment's current Interest Expense is $-87.1 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Corus Entertainment stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Corus Entertainment (CJREF) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.06, compared to a current price of $0.03 — trading 51.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is $-87.1 Mil. 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 Corus Entertainment (CJREF), the current Interest Expense is $-87.1 Mil as of May. 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.

Corus Entertainment Business Description

Address 25 Dockside Drive, Corus Quay, Toronto, ON, CAN, M5A 0B5
Corus Entertainment Inc is a media and content company that operates in the diversified media industry. The company has two business segments, which include Television, and Radio. The Television segment is comprised of its conventional television stations, streaming platforms, a social media digital agency, a social media creator network, technology, and media services. The Radio segment is comprised of several radio stations across Canada which are distributed through over-the-air, analog radio transmission, with additional delivery platforms including HD Radio, websites, podcasts, and mobile apps. The majority of the company's revenue is generated from the Television segment. Geographically, it derives key revenue from Canada and the rest from International markets.