MGP Ingredients (FRA:M1I) Interest Expense: €-5.7 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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FRA:M1I MGP Ingredients Inc FRA:M1I
57 GF Score
Price €14.10
GF Value €25.26
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What is MGP Ingredients Interest Expense?

MGP Ingredients FRA:M1I 57 Interest Expense is €-5.7 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:M1I with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of €25.26. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review.

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. MGP Ingredients's interest expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was € -1.2 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €-5.7 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. MGP Ingredients's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was € 5.5 Mil. MGP Ingredients's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was € -1.2 Mil. MGP Ingredients's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 4.45. 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.

MGP Ingredients  (FRA:M1I) 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.

MGP Ingredients's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €-1.2 Mil. Its Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €5.5 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €214.1 Mil.

MGP Ingredients'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*5.471/-1.229
=4.45

* 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.

MGP Ingredients Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for MGP Ingredients'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.

MGP Ingredients Interest Expense Chart

MGP Ingredients Annual Data
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MGP Ingredients Quarterly Data
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MGP Ingredients 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 €-5.7 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 €-5.7 Mil mean?
MGP Ingredients (FRA:M1I) has a Interest Expense of €-5.7 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on MGP Ingredients and its competitors.
Is MGP Ingredients' Interest Expense too high?
MGP Ingredients' current Interest Expense is €-5.7 Mil. Overall, MGP Ingredients has a GF Score™ of 57/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does MGP Ingredients' Interest Expense compare to SNDL and AGCC?
MGP Ingredients' Interest Expense of €-5.7 Mil can be compared against companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic 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 Beverages - Alcoholic company?
A good Interest Expense depends on the Beverages - Alcoholic 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 MGP Ingredients and its competitors. MGP Ingredients's current Interest Expense is €-5.7 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is MGP Ingredients stock overvalued right now?
MGP Ingredients (FRA:M1I) has a current Interest Expense of €-5.7 Mil. The stock's GF Value™ is €25.26, compared to a current price of €14.10 — trading 44.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is €-5.7 Mil. MGP Ingredients' overall GF Score™ is 57/100 with 7 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 MGP Ingredients (FRA:M1I), the current Interest Expense is €-5.7 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 MGP Ingredients (FRA:M1I) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MGP Ingredients stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €14.10 is trading 44.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of €25.26.

Key valuation signals for FRA:M1I:

  • Interest Expense: €-5.7 Mil
  • GF Value™: €25.26 vs. price of €14.10 (44.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 57/100 with 7 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:M1I stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

MGP Ingredients Business Description

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Address 100 Commercial Street, Box 130, Atchison, KS, USA, 66002
MGP Ingredients Inc is a producer and supplier of distilled spirits, specialty wheat protein, and starch food ingredients based in the United States. It operates in three reportable segments: Distillery Solutions, Branded Spirits Segment, and Ingredient Solutions. Maximum revenue is generated from the Branded Spirits segment, which consists of a portfolio of brands that it produces through its distilleries and bottling facilities and sells to distributors or to state governments that directly control the sale of alcohol. MGP's branded spirits include various brands across numerous categories and price tiers, such as Penelope Bourbon, Yellowstone Bourbon, Minor Case Straight Rye Whiskey, Brady's Irish Cream, Exotico Tequila, Arrow Cordials, Canada House Canadian Whisky, Lady Bligh Rum, etc.
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