CMPGF (Compass Group) Interest Expense: $-398 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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CMPGF Compass Group PLC CMPGF
90 GF Score
Price $31.61
GF Value $40.73
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Compass Group Interest Expense?

Compass Group CMPGF 90 Interest Expense is $-398 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates CMPGF with a GF Score™ of 90/100 and a GF Value™ of $40.73 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. Compass Group's interest expense for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was $ -233 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $-398 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. Compass Group's Operating Income for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was $ 1,817 Mil. Compass Group's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was $ -233 Mil. Compass Group's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 7.80. 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.

Compass Group  (OTCPK:CMPGF) 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.

Compass Group's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-233 Mil. Its Operating Income for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was $1,817 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was $6,952 Mil.

Compass Group'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*1817/-233
=7.80

* 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.

Compass Group Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Compass Group'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.

Compass Group Interest Expense Chart

Compass Group Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
Interest Expense
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Compass Group Semi-Annual Data
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Compass Group 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 semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-398 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 $-398 Mil mean?
Compass Group (CMPGF) has a Interest Expense of $-398 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Compass Group and its competitors.
Is Compass Group's Interest Expense too high?
Compass Group's current Interest Expense is $-398 Mil. Overall, Compass Group has a GF Score™ of 90/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Compass Group's Interest Expense compare to MCD and SBUX?
Compass Group's Interest Expense of $-398 Mil can be compared against companies in the Restaurants 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 Restaurants company?
A good Interest Expense depends on the Restaurants 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 Compass Group and its competitors. Compass Group's current Interest Expense is $-398 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Compass Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Compass Group (CMPGF) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $40.73, compared to a current price of $31.61 — trading 22.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is $-398 Mil. Compass Group's overall GF Score™ is 90/100 with 2 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 Compass Group (CMPGF), the current Interest Expense is $-398 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 Compass Group (CMPGF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Compass Group stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $31.61 is trading 22.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $40.73. GuruFocus considers Compass Group to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for CMPGF:

  • Interest Expense: $-398 Mil
  • GF Value™: $40.73 vs. price of $31.61 (22.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 90/100 with 2 warning signs

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

Compass Group Business Description

Address Guildford Street, Compass House, Chertsey, Surrey, GBR, KT16 9BQ
Compass Group is the largest foodservice company globally, operating in 30 countries and generating annual sales exceeding $30 billion. Compass' model is to operate on-premises catering facilities, rather than centralized industrial kitchens. Foodservice is Compass' focus and contributes more than 85% of revenue. Compass also has its own group purchasing organization, Foodbuy, which is responsible for over $30 billion in annual spending in the US. The company also provides premium support services to clients.
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