CPA (Copa Holdings) Interest Expense: $-101 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

What is Copa Holdings Interest Expense?

Copa Holdings CPA +0.03% 86 Interest Expense is $-101 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates CPA with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of $114.10 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review.

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. Copa Holdings's interest expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $ -26 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $-101 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. Copa Holdings's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $ 259 Mil. Copa Holdings's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $ -26 Mil. Copa Holdings's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 10.01. 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.

Copa Holdings (NYSE:CPA) Interest Expense Explanation

Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.

Copa Holdings's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-26 Mil. Its Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $259 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $2,132 Mil.

Copa Holdings'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	*	258.635	/	-25.837
	=	10.01

* 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.

Copa Holdings Interest Expense Historical Data

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Copa Holdings 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 $-101 Mil.

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What does a Interest Expense of $-101 Mil mean?

Copa Holdings (CPA) has a Interest Expense of $-101 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Copa Holdings and its competitors.

Is Copa Holdings' Interest Expense too high?

Copa Holdings' current Interest Expense is $-101 Mil. Overall, Copa Holdings has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.

How does Copa Holdings' Interest Expense compare to ALK and SKYW?

Copa Holdings' Interest Expense of $-101 Mil can be compared against companies in the Transportation 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 Transportation company?

A good Interest Expense depends on the Transportation 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 Copa Holdings and its competitors. Copa Holdings's current Interest Expense is $-101 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.

Is Copa Holdings stock overvalued right now?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Copa Holdings (CPA) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $114.10, compared to a current price of $155.57 — trading 36.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is $-101 Mil. Copa Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 86/100 with 8 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 Copa Holdings (CPA), the current Interest Expense is $-101 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 Copa Holdings (CPA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Copa Holdings stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $155.57 is trading 36.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $114.10. GuruFocus considers Copa Holdings to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for CPA:

Interest Expense: $-101 Mil
GF Value™: $114.10 vs. price of $155.57 (36.3% above fair value)
GF Score™: 86/100 with 8 warning signs

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

Copa Holdings Business Description

Industry Industrials Transportation

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Address Costa del Este, Complejo Business Park, Avenida Principal y Avenida de la Rotonda, Torre Norte Parque Lefevre, Panama, PAN, 0816-06819

Website https://www.copaair.com

Copa Holdings SA is a provider of airline passenger and cargo services through its subsidiaries. The company operates through the air transportation segment. It offers international air transportation for passengers, cargo, and mail, operating from its Panama City hub in the Republic of Panama, and domestic and international air transportation for passengers, cargo, and mail with a point-to-point route network through Copa Colombia, a Colombian air carrier. The company's geographical segments are North America, South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. It derives the maximum revenue from North America.

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