Equinor ASA (FRA:DNQ) Interest Expense: €-811 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


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What is Equinor ASA Interest Expense?

Equinor ASA FRA:DNQ -0.11% 80 Interest Expense is €-811 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:DNQ with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of €27.08 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. Equinor ASA's interest expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was € -375 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €-811 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. Equinor ASA's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was € 7,615 Mil. Equinor ASA's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was € -375 Mil. Equinor ASA's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 20.33. 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.


Equinor ASA  (FRA:DNQ) 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.

Equinor ASA's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €-375 Mil. Its Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €7,615 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €21,570 Mil.

Equinor ASA'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*7614.595/-374.545
=20.33

* 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.


Equinor ASA Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Equinor ASA'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.

Equinor ASA Interest Expense Chart

Equinor ASA Annual Data
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Interest Expense
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Equinor ASA 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 €-811 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 €-811 Mil mean?
Equinor ASA (FRA:DNQ) has a Interest Expense of €-811 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Equinor ASA and its competitors.
Is Equinor ASA's Interest Expense too high?
Equinor ASA's current Interest Expense is €-811 Mil. Overall, Equinor ASA has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Equinor ASA's Interest Expense compare to XOM and CVX?
Equinor ASA's Interest Expense of €-811 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 Equinor ASA and its competitors. Equinor ASA's current Interest Expense is €-811 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Equinor ASA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Equinor ASA (FRA:DNQ) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €27.08, compared to a current price of €28.25 — trading 4.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is €-811 Mil. Equinor ASA's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 4 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 Equinor ASA (FRA:DNQ), the current Interest Expense is €-811 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 Equinor ASA (FRA:DNQ) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Equinor ASA stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €28.25 is trading 4.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of €27.08. GuruFocus considers Equinor ASA to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:DNQ:

  • Interest Expense: €-811 Mil
  • GF Value™: €27.08 vs. price of €28.25 (4.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 80/100 with 4 warning signs

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


Equinor ASA Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Address Forusbeen 50, Stavanger, NOR, NO-4035
Equinor is a Norway-based integrated oil and gas company. It has been publicly listed since 2001, but the government retains a 67% stake. Operating primarily on the Norwegian Continental Shelf, the firm produced 2.1 million barrels of oil equivalent per day in 2025 (50% liquids) and ended 2025 with 5.2 billion barrels of proven reserves (45% liquids). Operations also include oil refineries and natural gas processing, marketing, and trading. The renewables portfolio includes offshore and onshore wind and solar, with total power generation of 5.65 TWh in 2025.
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