LATAM Airlines Group (FRA:LFL0) Interest Expense: €-538 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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FRA:LFL0 LATAM Airlines Group SA FRA:LFL0
67 GF Score
Price €45.60
GF Value €31.20
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is LATAM Airlines Group Interest Expense?

LATAM Airlines Group FRA:LFL0 -4.20% 67 Interest Expense is €-538 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:LFL0 with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of €31.20 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. LATAM Airlines Group's interest expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was € -133 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €-538 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. LATAM Airlines Group's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was € 708 Mil. LATAM Airlines Group's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was € -133 Mil. LATAM Airlines Group's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 5.31. 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.

LATAM Airlines Group  (FRA:LFL0) 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.

LATAM Airlines Group's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €-133 Mil. Its Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €708 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €6,524 Mil.

LATAM Airlines 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*707.86/-133.381
=5.31

* 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.

LATAM Airlines Group Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for LATAM Airlines 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.

LATAM Airlines Group Interest Expense Chart

LATAM Airlines Group Annual Data
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Interest Expense
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LATAM Airlines Group Quarterly Data
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LATAM Airlines 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 €-538 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 €-538 Mil mean?
LATAM Airlines Group (FRA:LFL0) has a Interest Expense of €-538 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on LATAM Airlines Group and its competitors.
Is LATAM Airlines Group's Interest Expense too high?
LATAM Airlines Group's current Interest Expense is €-538 Mil. Overall, LATAM Airlines Group has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does LATAM Airlines Group's Interest Expense compare to DAL and UAL?
LATAM Airlines Group's Interest Expense of €-538 Mil can be compared against companies in the Transportation 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 Transportation company?
A good Interest Expense depends on the Transportation 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 LATAM Airlines Group and its competitors. LATAM Airlines Group's current Interest Expense is €-538 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is LATAM Airlines Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, LATAM Airlines Group (FRA:LFL0) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €31.20, compared to a current price of €45.60 — trading 46.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is €-538 Mil. LATAM Airlines Group's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 3 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 LATAM Airlines Group (FRA:LFL0), the current Interest Expense is €-538 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 LATAM Airlines Group (FRA:LFL0) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, LATAM Airlines Group stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €45.60 is trading 46.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of €31.20. GuruFocus considers LATAM Airlines Group to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:LFL0:

  • Interest Expense: €-538 Mil
  • GF Value™: €31.20 vs. price of €45.60 (46.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 67/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:LFL0 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

LATAM Airlines Group Business Description

Address Presidente Riesco 5711, 20th Floor, Las Condes, Santiago, CHL
LATAM Airlines Group SA is a Chilean-based airline company involved in the transportation of passengers and cargo. The company provides domestic services in Brazil, Chile, Peru, Colombia and Ecuador, as well as regional flights and long-haul operations. It carries out cargo operations using both belly space on passenger flights and dedicated freighter aircraft. The group also offers complementary services, such as ground handling, courier, logistics, and maintenance.
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