MTR (FRA:MRI) Interest Expense: €-250 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2025)


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What is MTR Interest Expense?

MTR FRA:MRI +1.78% 81 Interest Expense is €-250 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates FRA:MRI with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of €2.91 (Modestly Overvalued). 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. MTR's interest expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was € -103 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was €-250 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. MTR's Operating Income for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was € 415 Mil. MTR's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was € -103 Mil. MTR's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 4.04. 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.


MTR  (FRA:MRI) 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.

MTR's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was €-103 Mil. Its Operating Income for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was €415 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was €9,745 Mil.

MTR's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*414.773/-102.733
=4.04

* 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.


MTR Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for MTR'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.

MTR Interest Expense Chart

MTR Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Interest Expense
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MTR Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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MTR 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 Dec. 2025 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €-250 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 €-250 Mil mean?
MTR (FRA:MRI) has a Interest Expense of €-250 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on MTR and its competitors.
Is MTR's Interest Expense too high?
MTR's current Interest Expense is €-250 Mil. Overall, MTR has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does MTR's Interest Expense compare to UNP and CSX?
MTR's Interest Expense of €-250 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 MTR and its competitors. MTR's current Interest Expense is €-250 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is MTR stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MTR (FRA:MRI) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €2.91, compared to a current price of €3.44 — trading 18.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is €-250 Mil. MTR's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 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 MTR (FRA:MRI), the current Interest Expense is €-250 Mil as of Dec. 2025. 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 MTR (FRA:MRI) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MTR stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €3.44 is trading 18.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of €2.91. GuruFocus considers MTR to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:MRI:

  • Interest Expense: €-250 Mil
  • GF Value™: €2.91 vs. price of €3.44 (18.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 81/100 with 4 warning signs

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


MTR Business Description

Address Kowloon Bay, GPO Box 9916, MTR Headquarters Building, Telford Plaza, Kowloon, Hong Kong, HKG
MTR constructs and operates Hong Kong's rail network, giving it a monopoly position. In addition to rail operation, the company makes recurring income from commercial business in the stations. This includes rental of retail kiosks and advertisement in the stations and investment properties in shopping malls above stations. Residential real estate development forms part of MTR's return for the rail operation. In a normalized environment, average operating profit is approximately 20% in rail operation, 60% in station commercial and property leasing business, and 20% in property development. The Hong Kong government owns 75% of MTR.
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