Global Payments (FRA:GLO) Interest Expense: €-640 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


FRA:GLO Global Payments Inc FRA:GLO
84 GF Score
Price €69.20
GF Value €111.84
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is Global Payments Interest Expense?

Global Payments FRA:GLO +5.81% 84 Interest Expense is €-640 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:GLO with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of €111.84 (Possible Value Trap). 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. Global Payments's interest expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was € -210 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €-640 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. Global Payments's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was € -14 Mil. Global Payments's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was € -210 Mil. Global Payments did not have earnings to cover the interest expense. 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.

Global Payments  (FRA:GLO) 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.

Global Payments's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €-210 Mil. Its Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €-14 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €18,152 Mil.

Global Payments's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Global Payments did not have earnings to cover the interest expense.

* 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.

Global Payments Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Global Payments'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.

Global Payments Interest Expense Chart

Global Payments Annual Data
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Global Payments Quarterly Data
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Global Payments 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 €-640 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 €-640 Mil mean?
Global Payments (FRA:GLO) has a Interest Expense of €-640 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Global Payments and its competitors.
Is Global Payments' Interest Expense too high?
Global Payments' current Interest Expense is €-640 Mil. Overall, Global Payments has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Global Payments' Interest Expense compare to ULS and ARMK?
Global Payments' Interest Expense of €-640 Mil can be compared against companies in the Business 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 Business Services company?
A good Interest Expense depends on the Business 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 Global Payments and its competitors. Global Payments's current Interest Expense is €-640 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Global Payments stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Global Payments (FRA:GLO) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €111.84, compared to a current price of €69.20 — trading 38.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is €-640 Mil. Global Payments' overall GF Score™ is 84/100 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 Global Payments (FRA:GLO), the current Interest Expense is €-640 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 Global Payments (FRA:GLO) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Global Payments stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €69.20 is trading 38.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of €111.84. GuruFocus considers Global Payments to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for FRA:GLO:

  • Interest Expense: €-640 Mil
  • GF Value™: €111.84 vs. price of €69.20 (38.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 84/100 with 4 warning signs

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

Global Payments Business Description

Address 3550 Lenox Road, Atlanta, GA, USA, 30326
Global Payments is a leading provider of payment processing and software solutions and historically focused on serving small and midsize merchants. The Worldpay acquisition pushes the company into the large merchant space and expands the company's international operations. Following the Worldpay acquisition, the company will process almost $4 trilliion in payment volume.
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