Public Storage (FRA:PUP) Interest Expense: €-269 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


FRA:PUP Public Storage FRA:PUP
87 GF Score
Price €263.20
GF Value €245.79
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Public Storage Interest Expense?

Public Storage FRA:PUP -4.29% 87 Interest Expense is €-269 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:PUP with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of €245.79 (Fairly Valued). 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. Public Storage's interest expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was € -69 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €-269 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. Public Storage's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was € 482 Mil. Public Storage's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was € -69 Mil. Public Storage's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 6.96. 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.


Public Storage  (FRA:PUP) 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.

Public Storage's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €-69 Mil. Its Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €482 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €8,397 Mil.

Public Storage'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*481.566/-69.216
=6.96

* 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.


Public Storage Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Public Storage'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.

Public Storage Interest Expense Chart

Public Storage Annual Data
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Public Storage Quarterly Data
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Public Storage 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 €-269 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 €-269 Mil mean?
Public Storage (FRA:PUP) has a Interest Expense of €-269 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Public Storage and its competitors.
Is Public Storage's Interest Expense too high?
Public Storage's current Interest Expense is €-269 Mil. Overall, Public Storage has a GF Score™ of 87/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Public Storage's Interest Expense compare to EXR and EGP?
Public Storage's Interest Expense of €-269 Mil can be compared against companies in the REITs 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 REITs company?
A good Interest Expense depends on the REITs 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 Public Storage and its competitors. Public Storage's current Interest Expense is €-269 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Public Storage stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Public Storage (FRA:PUP) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €245.79, compared to a current price of €263.20 — trading 7.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is €-269 Mil. Public Storage's overall GF Score™ is 87/100 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 Public Storage (FRA:PUP), the current Interest Expense is €-269 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 Public Storage (FRA:PUP) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Public Storage stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €263.20 is trading 7.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of €245.79. GuruFocus considers Public Storage to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:PUP:

  • Interest Expense: €-269 Mil
  • GF Value™: €245.79 vs. price of €263.20 (7.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 87/100 with 7 warning signs

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


Public Storage Business Description

Industry Real EstateREITs
Address 2811 Internet Boulevard, Frisco, TX, USA, 75034
Public Storage is the largest owner of self-storage facilities in the US, with more than 3,500 self-storage facilities in 40 states and approximately 258 million square feet of rentable space. Through equity interests, it also has exposure to the European self-storage market through Shurgard Self Storage. The company also has a merchandise business, a third-party property management business, and an insurance business that offers products to cover losses for the goods in self-storage facilities.
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