Dentsu Group (FRA:DEN) Interest Expense: €-157 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


FRA:DEN Dentsu Group Inc FRA:DEN
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What is Dentsu Group Interest Expense?

Dentsu Group FRA:DEN +5.52% 68 Interest Expense is €-157 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:DEN with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of €22.10. 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. Dentsu Group's interest expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was € -35 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €-157 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. Dentsu Group's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was € 212 Mil. Dentsu Group's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was € -35 Mil. Dentsu Group's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 6.02. 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.

Dentsu Group  (FRA:DEN) 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.

Dentsu Group's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €-35 Mil. Its Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €212 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €1,887 Mil.

Dentsu Group'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*211.836/-35.16
=6.02

* 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.

Dentsu Group Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Dentsu Group'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.

Dentsu Group Interest Expense Chart

Dentsu Group Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Interest Expense
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Dentsu Group Quarterly Data
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Dentsu Group 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 €-157 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 €-157 Mil mean?
Dentsu Group (FRA:DEN) has a Interest Expense of €-157 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Dentsu Group and its competitors.
Is Dentsu Group's Interest Expense too high?
Dentsu Group's current Interest Expense is €-157 Mil. Overall, Dentsu Group has a GF Score™ of 68/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Dentsu Group's Interest Expense compare to APP and OMC?
Dentsu Group's Interest Expense of €-157 Mil can be compared against companies in the Media - Diversified 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 Media - Diversified company?
A good Interest Expense depends on the Media - Diversified 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 Dentsu Group and its competitors. Dentsu Group's current Interest Expense is €-157 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Dentsu Group stock overvalued right now?
Dentsu Group (FRA:DEN) has a current Interest Expense of €-157 Mil. The stock's GF Value™ is €22.10, compared to a current price of €17.20 — trading 22.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is €-157 Mil. Dentsu Group's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 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 Dentsu Group (FRA:DEN), the current Interest Expense is €-157 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 Dentsu Group (FRA:DEN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dentsu Group stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €17.20 is trading 22.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of €22.10.

Key valuation signals for FRA:DEN:

  • Interest Expense: €-157 Mil
  • GF Value™: €22.10 vs. price of €17.20 (22.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 68/100 with 6 warning signs

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

Dentsu Group Business Description

Address 1-8-1 Higashi Shinbashi, Minato-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 105-7001
Dentsu Group is the top advertising agency in Japan and the fifth-largest advertising network in the world. It is the oldest advertising agency in Japan, with the original company being established in 1901. Over the years, Dentsu expanded its global footprint through mergers and acquisitions. Currently, international sales account for about 60% of total revenue.
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