Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. TELUS's interest expense for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was € -245 Mil.
Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €-981 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. TELUS's Operating Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was € 316 Mil. TELUS's Interest Expense for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was € -245 Mil.
TELUS's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.29.
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.
TELUS (FRA:BCZ) 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.
* 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. TELUS Corp interest coverage is 1.59, which is low.
TELUS Interest Expense Historical Data
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The historical data trend for TELUS'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.
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 €-981 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.
TELUS (FRA:BCZ) has a Interest Expense of €-981 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on TELUS and its competitors.
Is TELUS's Interest Expense too high?
TELUS's current Interest Expense is €-981 Mil. Overall, TELUS has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does TELUS's Interest Expense compare to TMUS and VZ?
TELUS's Interest Expense of €-981 Mil can be compared against companies in the Telecommunication Services 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 Telecommunication Services company?
A good Interest Expense depends on the Telecommunication Services 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 TELUS and its competitors. TELUS's current Interest Expense is €-981 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is TELUS stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, TELUS (FRA:BCZ) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €13.65, compared to a current price of €10.01 — trading 26.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is €-981 Mil. TELUS's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 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 TELUS (FRA:BCZ), the current Interest Expense is €-981 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 TELUS (FRA:BCZ) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, TELUS stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €10.01 is trading 26.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of €13.65.
GuruFocus considers TELUS to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:BCZ:
Interest Expense: €-981 Mil
GF Value™: €13.65 vs. price of €10.01 (26.7% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:BCZ stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Telus is one of the Big Three wireless service providers in Canada, with over 10 million mobile phone subscribers nationwide constituting almost 30% of the total market. It is the incumbent local exchange carrier in the western Canadian provinces of British Columbia and Alberta, where it provides internet, television, and landline phone services. It also has a small wireline presence in eastern Quebec. Mostly because of recent acquisitions, more than 20% of Telus' sales now come from nontelecom businesses, most notably in the international business services, health, security, and agriculture industries. The firm has a 55% economic stake in Telus International.
63GF Score
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