SK Telecom Co (FRA:KMBA) Interest Expense: €-226 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


FRA:KMBA SK Telecom Co Ltd FRA:KMBA
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What is SK Telecom Co Interest Expense?

SK Telecom Co FRA:KMBA -4.41% 81 Interest Expense is €-226 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:KMBA with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of €15.99 (Significantly Overvalued). 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. SK Telecom Co's interest expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was € -52 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €-226 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. SK Telecom Co's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was € 318 Mil. SK Telecom Co's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was € -52 Mil. SK Telecom Co's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 6.11. 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.

SK Telecom Co  (FRA:KMBA) 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.

SK Telecom Co's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €-52 Mil. Its Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €318 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €4,991 Mil.

SK Telecom Co'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*317.911/-52.046
=6.11

* 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.

SK Telecom Co Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for SK Telecom 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.

SK Telecom Co Interest Expense Chart

SK Telecom Co Annual Data
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Interest Expense
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SK Telecom Co Quarterly Data
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SK Telecom 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 Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €-226 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 €-226 Mil mean?
SK Telecom Co (FRA:KMBA) has a Interest Expense of €-226 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on SK Telecom Co and its competitors.
Is SK Telecom Co's Interest Expense too high?
SK Telecom Co's current Interest Expense is €-226 Mil. Overall, SK Telecom Co has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does SK Telecom Co's Interest Expense compare to TMUS and VZ?
SK Telecom Co's Interest Expense of €-226 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 SK Telecom Co and its competitors. SK Telecom Co's current Interest Expense is €-226 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is SK Telecom Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SK Telecom Co (FRA:KMBA) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €15.99, compared to a current price of €26.00 — trading 62.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is €-226 Mil. SK Telecom Co's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 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 SK Telecom Co (FRA:KMBA), the current Interest Expense is €-226 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 SK Telecom Co (FRA:KMBA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SK Telecom Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €26.00 is trading 62.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of €15.99. GuruFocus considers SK Telecom Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:KMBA:

  • Interest Expense: €-226 Mil
  • GF Value™: €15.99 vs. price of €26.00 (62.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 81/100 with 5 warning signs

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

SK Telecom Co Business Description

Address SK T-Tower, 65, Eulji-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul, KOR, 04539
SK Telecom is South Korea's largest wireless telecom operator, with 32 million mobile customers. The firm also owns SK Broadband (formerly Hanaro Telecom), which has 7.2 million broadband customers and 9.5 million pay TV customers (6.7 million IPTV and 2.8 million Cable TV). While the firm also purchased stakes in businesses in security and semiconductor memory production, as well as developing e-commerce and internet platform businesses, these were all spun off into the separate SK Square business in November 2021. The company was formed after SK Group purchased KT's mobile business in 1994.
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