Fonterra Co-operative Group (FRA:X4I) Interest Expense: €-102 Mil (TTM As of Jan. 2026)

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FRA:X4I Fonterra Co-operative Group Ltd FRA:X4I
67 GF Score
Price €2.71
GF Value €1.88
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What is Fonterra Co-operative Group Interest Expense?

Fonterra Co-operative Group FRA:X4I 67 Interest Expense is €-102 Mil as of Jan. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:X4I with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of €1.88. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. Fonterra Co-operative Group's interest expense for the six months ended in Jan. 2026 was € -43 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jan. 2026 was €-102 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. Fonterra Co-operative Group's Operating Income for the six months ended in Jan. 2026 was € 521 Mil. Fonterra Co-operative Group's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Jan. 2026 was € -43 Mil. Fonterra Co-operative Group's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 was 12.02. 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.

Fonterra Co-operative Group  (FRA:X4I) 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.

Fonterra Co-operative Group's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Jan. 2026 was €-43 Mil. Its Operating Income for the six months ended in Jan. 2026 was €521 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the six months ended in Jan. 2026 was €2,049 Mil.

Fonterra Co-operative Group's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 is calculated as

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Jan. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Jan. 2026 )
=-1*520.858/-43.322
=12.02

* 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.

Fonterra Co-operative Group Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Fonterra Co-operative 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.

Fonterra Co-operative Group Interest Expense Chart

Fonterra Co-operative Group Annual Data
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Fonterra Co-operative Group Semi-Annual Data
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Fonterra Co-operative 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 Jan. 2026 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €-102 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 €-102 Mil mean?
Fonterra Co-operative Group (FRA:X4I) has a Interest Expense of €-102 Mil as of Jan. 2026. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Fonterra Co-operative Group and its competitors.
Is Fonterra Co-operative Group's Interest Expense too high?
Fonterra Co-operative Group's current Interest Expense is €-102 Mil. Overall, Fonterra Co-operative Group has a GF Score™ of 67/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Fonterra Co-operative Group's Interest Expense compare to KHC and GIS?
Fonterra Co-operative Group's Interest Expense of €-102 Mil can be compared against companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
A good Interest Expense depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods 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 Fonterra Co-operative Group and its competitors. Fonterra Co-operative Group's current Interest Expense is €-102 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Fonterra Co-operative Group stock overvalued right now?
Fonterra Co-operative Group (FRA:X4I) has a current Interest Expense of €-102 Mil. The stock's GF Value™ is €1.88, compared to a current price of €2.71 — trading 43.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is €-102 Mil. Fonterra Co-operative Group's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 5 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 Fonterra Co-operative Group (FRA:X4I), the current Interest Expense is €-102 Mil as of Jan. 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 Fonterra Co-operative Group (FRA:X4I) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fonterra Co-operative Group stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €2.71 is trading 43.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of €1.88.

Key valuation signals for FRA:X4I:

  • Interest Expense: €-102 Mil
  • GF Value™: €1.88 vs. price of €2.71 (43.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 67/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:X4I stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Fonterra Co-operative Group Business Description

Other Exchanges FCG:New Zealand
Address 109 Fanshawe Street, Auckland Central, Auckland, NTL, NZL, 1010
Fonterra Co-operative Group Ltd operates predominantly in the international dairy industry. The company is involved in the collection, manufacture, and sale of milk and milk-derived products through its ingredients, Consumer and Foodservice channels. The company's reportable segments are Global Markets, Greater China, and Core Operations and the majority of the revenue is generated from its core operations segment. Its primary geographic markets is Asia, China, Australia, New Zealand, the United States, and the Rest of the world.
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