GNL (Global Net Lease) Interest Expense: $-180.5 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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GNL Global Net Lease Inc GNL
66 GF Score
Price $8.91
GF Value $6.33
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Global Net Lease Interest Expense?

Global Net Lease GNL +1.14% 66 Interest Expense is $-180.5 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates GNL with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of $6.33 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review.

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. Global Net Lease's interest expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $ -39.2 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $-180.5 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. Global Net Lease's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $ 38.6 Mil. Global Net Lease's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $ -39.2 Mil. Global Net Lease's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.98. 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.

Global Net Lease  (NYSE:GNL) 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.

Global Net Lease's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-39.2 Mil. Its Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $38.6 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $2,213.6 Mil.

Global Net Lease'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*38.563/-39.191
=0.98

* 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.

Warning Sign:

Ben Graham prefers companies' interest coverage to be at least 5. Global Net Lease Inc interest coverage is 1.02, which is low.

Global Net Lease Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Global Net Lease'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.

Global Net Lease Interest Expense Chart

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Global Net Lease 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 $-180.5 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 $-180.5 Mil mean?
Global Net Lease (GNL) has a Interest Expense of $-180.5 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Global Net Lease and its competitors.
Is Global Net Lease's Interest Expense too high?
Global Net Lease's current Interest Expense is $-180.5 Mil. Overall, Global Net Lease has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Global Net Lease's Interest Expense compare to AAT and SAFE?
Global Net Lease's Interest Expense of $-180.5 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 Global Net Lease and its competitors. Global Net Lease's current Interest Expense is $-180.5 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Global Net Lease stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Global Net Lease (GNL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $6.33, compared to a current price of $8.91 — trading 40.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is $-180.5 Mil. Global Net Lease's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 9 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 Global Net Lease (GNL), the current Interest Expense is $-180.5 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 Global Net Lease (GNL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Global Net Lease stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $8.91 is trading 40.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $6.33. GuruFocus considers Global Net Lease to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for GNL:

  • Interest Expense: $-180.5 Mil
  • GF Value™: $6.33 vs. price of $8.91 (40.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 66/100 with 9 warning signs

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

Global Net Lease Business Description

Industry Real EstateREITs
Address 650 Fifth Avenue, 30th Floor, New York, NY, USA, 10019
Global Net Lease Inc is a real estate investment trust that manages a globally diversified portfolio of commercial real estate properties. The company is engaged in the ownership, management, operation, lease, acquisition, investment, and sale of the portfolio assets. Its segments include Industrial & Distribution, Retail, and Office. The company derives maximum revenue from the Industrial and Distribution segment. The company geographically operates in the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, and Europe.
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