Ares Capital (HAM:9A2) Interest Expense: €-678 Mil (TTM As of Jun. 2026)

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HAM:9A2 Ares Capital Corp HAM:9A2
57 GF Score
Price €16.77
GF Value €16.68
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Ares Capital Interest Expense?

Ares Capital HAM:9A2 +0.17% 57 Interest Expense is €-678 Mil as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates HAM:9A2 with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of €16.68 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review.

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. Ares Capital's interest expense for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was € -173 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was €-678 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. Ares Capital's Operating Income for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was € Mil. Ares Capital's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was € Mil. 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.

Ares Capital Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Ares Capital's Interest Expense can be seen below:

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* 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.

Ares Capital Interest Expense Chart

Ares Capital Annual Data
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HAM:9A2
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Ares Capital Corp HAM:9A2
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Ares Capital 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 Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €-678 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 €-678 Mil mean?
Ares Capital (HAM:9A2) has a Interest Expense of €-678 Mil as of Jun. 2026. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Ares Capital and its competitors.
Is Ares Capital's Interest Expense too high?
Ares Capital's current Interest Expense is €-678 Mil. Overall, Ares Capital has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ares Capital's Interest Expense compare to PS and IVZ?
Ares Capital's Interest Expense of €-678 Mil can be compared against companies in the Asset Management 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 an Asset Management company?
A good Interest Expense depends on the Asset Management 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 Ares Capital and its competitors. Ares Capital's current Interest Expense is €-678 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ares Capital stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ares Capital (HAM:9A2) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €16.68, compared to a current price of €16.77 — trading 0.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is €-678 Mil. Ares Capital's overall GF Score™ is 57/100 with 8 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 Ares Capital (HAM:9A2), the current Interest Expense is €-678 Mil as of Jun. 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 Ares Capital (HAM:9A2) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ares Capital stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €16.77 is trading 0.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of €16.68. GuruFocus considers Ares Capital to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for HAM:9A2:

  • Interest Expense: €-678 Mil
  • GF Value™: €16.68 vs. price of €16.77 (0.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 57/100 with 8 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the HAM:9A2 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Ares Capital Business Description

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Address 245 Park Avenue, 44th Floor, New York, NY, USA, 10167
Ares Capital Corp is a United States-based closed-ended specialty finance company. Its investment objective is to generate both current income and capital appreciation through debt and equity investments. The company focuses on investing in first lien senior secured loans (including unitranche loans, which are loans that combine both senior and subordinated debt, generally in a first lien position) and second lien senior secured loans. In addition to senior secured loans, the company also invests in subordinated loans and preferred equity, it also makes common equity investments.
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