KNOT Offshore Partners LP (FRA:KO4) Interest Expense: €-49.9 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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FRA:KO4 KNOT Offshore Partners LP FRA:KO4
64 GF Score
Price €8.80
GF Value €6.86
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is KNOT Offshore Partners LP Interest Expense?

KNOT Offshore Partners LP FRA:KO4 -3.13% 64 Interest Expense is €-49.9 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:KO4 with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of €6.86 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review.

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. KNOT Offshore Partners LP's interest expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was € -12.0 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €-49.9 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. KNOT Offshore Partners LP's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was € 12.7 Mil. KNOT Offshore Partners LP's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was € -12.0 Mil. KNOT Offshore Partners LP's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.06. 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.

KNOT Offshore Partners LP  (FRA:KO4) 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.

KNOT Offshore Partners LP's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €-12.0 Mil. Its Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €12.7 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €433.6 Mil.

KNOT Offshore Partners LP'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*12.712/-12.043
=1.06

* 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.

KNOT Offshore Partners LP Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for KNOT Offshore Partners LP'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.

KNOT Offshore Partners LP Interest Expense Chart

KNOT Offshore Partners LP Annual Data
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KNOT Offshore Partners LP Quarterly Data
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KNOT Offshore Partners LP 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 €-49.9 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 €-49.9 Mil mean?
KNOT Offshore Partners LP (FRA:KO4) has a Interest Expense of €-49.9 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on KNOT Offshore Partners LP and its competitors.
Is KNOT Offshore Partners LP's Interest Expense too high?
KNOT Offshore Partners LP's current Interest Expense is €-49.9 Mil. Overall, KNOT Offshore Partners LP has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does KNOT Offshore Partners LP's Interest Expense compare to SMC and IMPP?
KNOT Offshore Partners LP's Interest Expense of €-49.9 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 KNOT Offshore Partners LP and its competitors. KNOT Offshore Partners LP's current Interest Expense is €-49.9 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is KNOT Offshore Partners LP stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KNOT Offshore Partners LP (FRA:KO4) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €6.86, compared to a current price of €8.80 — trading 28.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is €-49.9 Mil. KNOT Offshore Partners LP's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 9 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 KNOT Offshore Partners LP (FRA:KO4), the current Interest Expense is €-49.9 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 KNOT Offshore Partners LP (FRA:KO4) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KNOT Offshore Partners LP stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €8.80 is trading 28.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of €6.86. GuruFocus considers KNOT Offshore Partners LP to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:KO4:

  • Interest Expense: €-49.9 Mil
  • GF Value™: €6.86 vs. price of €8.80 (28.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 64/100 with 9 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:KO4 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

KNOT Offshore Partners LP Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Other Exchanges KNOP:USA
Address 2 Queens Cross, Aberdeenshire, Aberdeen, GBR, AB15 4YB
KNOT Offshore Partners LP owns, operates, and shuttles tankers under long-term charters in the North Sea and Brazil. The company provides crude oil loading, transportation, and storage services under time charters and bareboat charters. The Partnership is formed for acquiring ownership interests in over four shuttle tankers owned by Knutsen NYK Offshore Tankers AS (KNOT). It operates through the shuttle tanker market segment.
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