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Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. Alaska Air Group's interest expense for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was € -63 Mil.
Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was €-226 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. Alaska Air Group's Operating Income for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was € -109 Mil. Alaska Air Group's Interest Expense for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was € -63 Mil.
Alaska Air Group 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.
Alaska Air Group (HAM:ALK) 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.
Alaska Air Group's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as
Alaska Air Group 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.
Alaska Air Group Interest Expense Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Alaska Air 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.
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 €-226 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.
Alaska Air Group (HAM:ALK) has a Interest Expense of €-226 Mil as of Jun. 2026. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Alaska Air Group and its competitors.
Is Alaska Air Group's Interest Expense too high?
Alaska Air Group's current Interest Expense is €-226 Mil. Overall, Alaska Air Group has a GF Score™ of 81/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Alaska Air Group's Interest Expense compare to CPA and SKYW?
Alaska Air Group's Interest Expense of €-226 Mil can be compared against companies in the Transportation 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 Transportation company?
A good Interest Expense depends on the Transportation 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 Alaska Air Group and its competitors. Alaska Air Group's current Interest Expense is €-226 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Alaska Air Group stock overvalued right now?
Alaska Air Group (HAM:ALK) has a current Interest Expense of €-226 Mil. The stock's GF Value™ is €51.10, compared to a current price of €40.69 — trading 20.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is €-226 Mil. Alaska Air Group's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 4 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 Alaska Air Group (HAM:ALK), the current Interest Expense is €-226 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 Alaska Air Group (HAM:ALK) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alaska Air Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €40.69 is trading 20.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of €51.10.
Key valuation signals for HAM:ALK:
Interest Expense: €-226 Mil
GF Value™: €51.10 vs. price of €40.69 (20.4% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HAM:ALK stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Alaska Air Group Inc operates two airlines, Alaska and Horizon, in three operating segments. The Alaska Airlines segment includes scheduled air transportation on Alaska's Boeing and Airbus jet aircraft for passengers and cargo throughout the U.S., and in parts of Mexico and Costa Rica. The Regional segment includes Horizon's and other third-party carriers' scheduled air transportation for passengers across a shorter distance network within the U.S. and Canada under capacity purchase agreements. The Hawaiian Airlines segment includes scheduled air transportation on Hawaiian's Boeing and Airbus aircraft for passengers and cargo. It earns revenues from Passenger tickets, including ticket breakage and net of taxes and fees, Passenger ancillary, and Mileage Plan passenger revenue.
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