Contemporary Amperex Technology Co (FRA:C7A0) Interest Expense: €-318 Mil (TTM As of Jun. 2026)

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FRA:C7A0 Contemporary Amperex Technology Co Ltd FRA:C7A0
78 GF Score
Price €69.70
GF Value €72.94
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Contemporary Amperex Technology Co Interest Expense?

Contemporary Amperex Technology Co FRA:C7A0 78 Interest Expense is €-318 Mil as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:C7A0 with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of €72.94 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. Contemporary Amperex Technology Co's interest expense for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was € -89 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was €-318 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. Contemporary Amperex Technology Co's Operating Income for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was € 3,151 Mil. Contemporary Amperex Technology Co's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was € -89 Mil. Contemporary Amperex Technology Co's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 35.22. 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.


Contemporary Amperex Technology Co  (FRA:C7A0) 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.

Contemporary Amperex Technology Co's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was €-89 Mil. Its Operating Income for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was €3,151 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was €13,596 Mil.

Contemporary Amperex Technology Co's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Jun. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=-1*3150.732/-89.46
=35.22

* 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.


Contemporary Amperex Technology Co Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Contemporary Amperex Technology Co'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.

Contemporary Amperex Technology Co Interest Expense Chart

Contemporary Amperex Technology Co Annual Data
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Contemporary Amperex Technology Co Quarterly Data
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Contemporary Amperex Technology Co 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 Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €-318 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 €-318 Mil mean?
Contemporary Amperex Technology Co (FRA:C7A0) has a Interest Expense of €-318 Mil as of Jun. 2026. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Contemporary Amperex Technology Co and its competitors.
Is Contemporary Amperex Technology Co's Interest Expense too high?
Contemporary Amperex Technology Co's current Interest Expense is €-318 Mil. Overall, Contemporary Amperex Technology Co has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Contemporary Amperex Technology Co's Interest Expense compare to VRT and BE?
Contemporary Amperex Technology Co's Interest Expense of €-318 Mil can be compared against companies in the Industrial Products 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 Industrial Products company?
A good Interest Expense depends on the Industrial Products 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 Contemporary Amperex Technology Co and its competitors. Contemporary Amperex Technology Co's current Interest Expense is €-318 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Contemporary Amperex Technology Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Contemporary Amperex Technology Co (FRA:C7A0) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €72.94, compared to a current price of €69.70 — trading 4.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is €-318 Mil. Contemporary Amperex Technology Co's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 5 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 Contemporary Amperex Technology Co (FRA:C7A0), the current Interest Expense is €-318 Mil as of Jun. 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 Contemporary Amperex Technology Co (FRA:C7A0) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Contemporary Amperex Technology Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €69.70 is trading 4.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of €72.94. GuruFocus considers Contemporary Amperex Technology Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:C7A0:

  • Interest Expense: €-318 Mil
  • GF Value™: €72.94 vs. price of €69.70 (4.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 78/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:C7A0 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Contemporary Amperex Technology Co Business Description

Address No. 2, Xingang Road, Zhangwan Town, Jiaocheng District, Fujian Province, Ningde, CHN, 352100
CATL, headquartered in Ningde, Fujian Province, is a global leading battery manufacturer founded in 2011. The company specializes in the development and production of lithium-ion batteries for electric vehicle and energy storage systems. CATL is the largest EV battery manufacturer in the world and leads the industry in innovative battery technology development for higher-energy density and safety, longer battery service life, and super-fast charging. CATL is also involved in the manufacturing of cathode and other related battery materials. Through subsidiary Brunp, it works with customers to create a closed-loop battery life cycle from production, application, to recycling.
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