EC (Ecopetrol) Interest Expense: $-2,099 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

What is Ecopetrol Interest Expense?

Ecopetrol EC -6.45% 65 Interest Expense is $-2,099 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates EC with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of $10.29 (Significantly Overvalued). 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. Ecopetrol's interest expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $ -415 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $-2,099 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. Ecopetrol's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $ 2,330 Mil. Ecopetrol's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $ -415 Mil. Ecopetrol's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 5.61. 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.

Ecopetrol (NYSE:EC) 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.

Ecopetrol's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-415 Mil. Its Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $2,330 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $0 Mil.

Ecopetrol'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	*	2330.188	/	-415.211
	=	5.61

* 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.

Ecopetrol Interest Expense Historical Data

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Ecopetrol 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 $-2,099 Mil.

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What does a Interest Expense of $-2,099 Mil mean?

Ecopetrol (EC) has a Interest Expense of $-2,099 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Ecopetrol and its competitors.

Is Ecopetrol's Interest Expense too high?

Ecopetrol's current Interest Expense is $-2,099 Mil. Overall, Ecopetrol has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.

How does Ecopetrol's Interest Expense compare to XOM and CVX?

Ecopetrol's Interest Expense of $-2,099 Mil can be compared against companies in the Oil & Gas 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 an Oil & Gas company?

A good Interest Expense depends on the Oil & Gas 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 Ecopetrol and its competitors. Ecopetrol's current Interest Expense is $-2,099 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.

Is Ecopetrol stock overvalued right now?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ecopetrol (EC) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $10.29, compared to a current price of $14.51 — trading 41% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is $-2,099 Mil. Ecopetrol's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 7 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 Ecopetrol (EC), the current Interest Expense is $-2,099 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 Ecopetrol (EC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ecopetrol stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $14.51 is trading 41% above its estimated GF Value™ of $10.29. GuruFocus considers Ecopetrol to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for EC:

Interest Expense: $-2,099 Mil
GF Value™: $10.29 vs. price of $14.51 (41% above fair value)
GF Score™: 65/100 with 7 warning signs

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

Ecopetrol Business Description

Industry Energy Oil & Gas

Comparable Companies SAU:2222 XOM CVX SHSE:601857 LSE:SHEL XPAR:TTE BSP:PETR3 LSE:BP.OSL:EQNR HKSE:00386 MIL:ENI TSX:SU ADX:ADNOCGAS TSX:IMO TSX:CVE WAR:PKN BOM:500312 BKK:PTT XMAD:REP WBO:OMV

Other Exchanges EC N:Mexico ECHA:Germany ECOPETROL:Colombia E1CO34:Brazil

Address Carrera 13 No. 36 - 24, Main Building, Bogota, COL

Website https://www.ecopetrol.com.co

Ecopetrol SA is engaged in commercial and industrial activities related to the exploration, exploitation, refining, transportation, storage, distribution, and marketing of hydrocarbons, their derivatives, and products, as well as the electric power transmission services, design, development, construction, operation, and maintenance of road and energy infrastructure projects and the provision of information technology and telecommunications services. The operations of the company are performed through four business segments: Exploration and Production, Transport and Logistics, Refining and Petrochemical, and Electric Power Transmission and Toll Roads Concessions. The majority of the company's revenue is generated from the Exploration and Production segment.

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