Cathay Pacific Airways (HAM:CTY) Interest Expense: €-349 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2025)


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What is Cathay Pacific Airways Interest Expense?

Cathay Pacific Airways HAM:CTY -0.10% 80 Interest Expense is €-349 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates HAM:CTY with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of €1.45. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. Cathay Pacific Airways's interest expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was € -162 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was €-349 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. Cathay Pacific Airways's Operating Income for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was € 894 Mil. Cathay Pacific Airways's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was € -162 Mil. Cathay Pacific Airways's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 5.52. 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.

Cathay Pacific Airways  (HAM:CTY) 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.

Cathay Pacific Airways's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was €-162 Mil. Its Operating Income for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was €894 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was €4,960 Mil.

Cathay Pacific Airways's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*894.193/-162.002
=5.52

* 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.

Cathay Pacific Airways Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Cathay Pacific Airways'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.

Cathay Pacific Airways Interest Expense Chart

Cathay Pacific Airways Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Interest Expense
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Cathay Pacific Airways Semi-Annual Data
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Cathay Pacific Airways 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 Dec. 2025 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €-349 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 €-349 Mil mean?
Cathay Pacific Airways (HAM:CTY) has a Interest Expense of €-349 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Cathay Pacific Airways and its competitors.
Is Cathay Pacific Airways' Interest Expense too high?
Cathay Pacific Airways' current Interest Expense is €-349 Mil. Overall, Cathay Pacific Airways has a GF Score™ of 80/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cathay Pacific Airways' Interest Expense compare to DAL and UAL?
Cathay Pacific Airways' Interest Expense of €-349 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 Cathay Pacific Airways and its competitors. Cathay Pacific Airways's current Interest Expense is €-349 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cathay Pacific Airways stock overvalued right now?
Cathay Pacific Airways (HAM:CTY) has a current Interest Expense of €-349 Mil. The stock's GF Value™ is €1.45, compared to a current price of €1.45 — trading 0.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is €-349 Mil. Cathay Pacific Airways' overall GF Score™ is 80/100 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 Cathay Pacific Airways (HAM:CTY), the current Interest Expense is €-349 Mil as of Dec. 2025. 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 Cathay Pacific Airways (HAM:CTY) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cathay Pacific Airways stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €1.45 is trading 0.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of €1.45.

Key valuation signals for HAM:CTY:

  • Interest Expense: €-349 Mil
  • GF Value™: €1.45 vs. price of €1.45 (0.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 80/100 with 4 warning signs

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

Cathay Pacific Airways Business Description

Address 88 Queensway, 33rd Floor, One Pacific Place, Hong Kong, HKG
Cathay Pacific is Hong Kong's largest airline group, operating a fleet of 237 aircraft as of December 2025 and serving over 100 destinations globally. As of March 2026, its largest shareholders remain Swire Pacific and Air China, with stakes of 45% and 29%, respectively. The group operates the full-service carrier Cathay Pacific, low-cost carrier HK Express, and cargo operator Air Hong Kong.
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