FQVLF (First Quantum Minerals) Interest Expense: $-613 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

What is First Quantum Minerals Interest Expense?

First Quantum Minerals FQVLF 73 Interest Expense is $-613 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates FQVLF with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of $15.92 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. First Quantum Minerals's interest expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $ -156 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $-613 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. First Quantum Minerals's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $ 190 Mil. First Quantum Minerals's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $ -156 Mil. First Quantum Minerals's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.22. 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.

First Quantum Minerals (OTCPK:FQVLF) 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.

First Quantum Minerals's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-156 Mil. Its Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $190 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $5,691 Mil.

First Quantum Minerals'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	*	190	/	-156
	=	1.22

* 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.

First Quantum Minerals Interest Expense Historical Data

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First Quantum Minerals 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 $-613 Mil.

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What does a Interest Expense of $-613 Mil mean?

First Quantum Minerals (FQVLF) has a Interest Expense of $-613 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on First Quantum Minerals and its competitors.

Is First Quantum Minerals' Interest Expense too high?

First Quantum Minerals' current Interest Expense is $-613 Mil. Overall, First Quantum Minerals has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.

How does First Quantum Minerals' Interest Expense compare to SCCO and FCX?

First Quantum Minerals' Interest Expense of $-613 Mil can be compared against companies in the Metals & Mining 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 Metals & Mining company?

A good Interest Expense depends on the Metals & Mining 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 First Quantum Minerals and its competitors. First Quantum Minerals's current Interest Expense is $-613 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.

Is First Quantum Minerals stock overvalued right now?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, First Quantum Minerals (FQVLF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $15.92, compared to a current price of $27.46 — trading 72.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is $-613 Mil. First Quantum Minerals' overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 6 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 First Quantum Minerals (FQVLF), the current Interest Expense is $-613 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 First Quantum Minerals (FQVLF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, First Quantum Minerals stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $27.46 is trading 72.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $15.92. GuruFocus considers First Quantum Minerals to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FQVLF:

Interest Expense: $-613 Mil
GF Value™: $15.92 vs. price of $27.46 (72.5% above fair value)
GF Score™: 73/100 with 6 warning signs

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

First Quantum Minerals Business Description

Industry Basic Materials Metals & Mining

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Address 330 Bay Street, Suite 1101, Toronto, ON, CAN, M5H 2S8

Website https://www.first-quantum.com

First Quantum Minerals Ltd is a diversified mining company. The company's principal activities include mineral exploration, mine engineering and construction, and development and mining operations. The firm produces copper in concentrate, copper anode, copper cathode, nickel, gold, zinc, silver, acid, and pyrite. It has operating mines located in Zambia, Panama, Turkey, Spain, Australia, and Mauritania. The company's reportable operating segments are Cobre Panama, Kansanshi, and Trident.

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