MagnaChip Semiconductor (FRA:SMG) Interest Expense: €-1.4 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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FRA:SMG MagnaChip Semiconductor Corp FRA:SMG
66 GF Score
Price €3.26
GF Value €3.76
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is MagnaChip Semiconductor Interest Expense?

MagnaChip Semiconductor FRA:SMG -6.32% 66 Interest Expense is €-1.4 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:SMG with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of €3.76 (Modestly Undervalued). 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. MagnaChip Semiconductor's interest expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was € -0.3 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €-1.4 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. MagnaChip Semiconductor's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was € -6.2 Mil. MagnaChip Semiconductor's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was € -0.3 Mil. MagnaChip Semiconductor did not have earnings to cover the interest expense. 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.

MagnaChip Semiconductor  (FRA:SMG) 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.

MagnaChip Semiconductor's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €-0.3 Mil. Its Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €-6.2 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €14.2 Mil.

MagnaChip Semiconductor's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

MagnaChip Semiconductor did not have earnings to cover the interest expense.

* 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.

MagnaChip Semiconductor Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for MagnaChip Semiconductor'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.

MagnaChip Semiconductor Interest Expense Chart

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MagnaChip Semiconductor 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 €-1.4 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 €-1.4 Mil mean?
MagnaChip Semiconductor (FRA:SMG) has a Interest Expense of €-1.4 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on MagnaChip Semiconductor and its competitors.
Is MagnaChip Semiconductor's Interest Expense too high?
MagnaChip Semiconductor's current Interest Expense is €-1.4 Mil. Overall, MagnaChip Semiconductor has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does MagnaChip Semiconductor's Interest Expense compare to GCTS and VLN?
MagnaChip Semiconductor's Interest Expense of €-1.4 Mil can be compared against companies in the Semiconductors 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 Semiconductors company?
A good Interest Expense depends on the Semiconductors 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 MagnaChip Semiconductor and its competitors. MagnaChip Semiconductor's current Interest Expense is €-1.4 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is MagnaChip Semiconductor stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MagnaChip Semiconductor (FRA:SMG) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €3.76, compared to a current price of €3.26 — trading 13.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is €-1.4 Mil. MagnaChip Semiconductor's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 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 MagnaChip Semiconductor (FRA:SMG), the current Interest Expense is €-1.4 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 MagnaChip Semiconductor (FRA:SMG) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MagnaChip Semiconductor stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €3.26 is trading 13.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of €3.76. GuruFocus considers MagnaChip Semiconductor to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:SMG:

  • Interest Expense: €-1.4 Mil
  • GF Value™: €3.76 vs. price of €3.26 (13.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 66/100 with 3 warning signs

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

MagnaChip Semiconductor Business Description

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MagnaChip Semiconductor Corp designs and manufactures analog and mixed-signal semiconductor platform solutions for communications, Internet of Things applications, consumer, industrial and automotive applications. The company's product portfolio consists of large display solutions, mobile display solutions, sensor solutions, LED solutions, mobile solutions, and power conversions. The Company operates within a single operating segment, Power Solutions business. The company operates in Korea, Asia Pacific (other than Korea), United States and Europe.
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