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Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. Tele Columbus AG's interest expense for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was € -43.9 Mil.
Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €-191.1 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. Tele Columbus AG's Operating Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was € -8.2 Mil. Tele Columbus AG's Interest Expense for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was € -43.9 Mil.
Tele Columbus AG 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.
Tele Columbus AG (HAM:TC1) 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.
Tele Columbus AG's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as
Tele Columbus AG 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.
Tele Columbus AG Interest Expense Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Tele Columbus AG'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 Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €-191.1 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.
Tele Columbus AG (HAM:TC1) has a Interest Expense of €-191.1 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Tele Columbus AG and its competitors.
Is Tele Columbus AG's Interest Expense too high?
Tele Columbus AG's current Interest Expense is €-191.1 Mil. Overall, Tele Columbus AG has a GF Score™ of 33/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Tele Columbus AG's Interest Expense compare to TMUS and VZ?
Tele Columbus AG's Interest Expense of €-191.1 Mil can be compared against companies in the Telecommunication Services 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 Telecommunication Services company?
A good Interest Expense depends on the Telecommunication Services 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 Tele Columbus AG and its competitors. Tele Columbus AG's current Interest Expense is €-191.1 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Tele Columbus AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tele Columbus AG (HAM:TC1) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.32, compared to a current price of €0.49 — trading 53.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is €-191.1 Mil. Tele Columbus AG's overall GF Score™ is 33/100 with 7 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 Tele Columbus AG (HAM:TC1), the current Interest Expense is €-191.1 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 Tele Columbus AG (HAM:TC1) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tele Columbus AG stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €0.49 is trading 53.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of €0.32.
GuruFocus considers Tele Columbus AG to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for HAM:TC1:
Interest Expense: €-191.1 Mil
GF Value™: €0.32 vs. price of €0.49 (53.1% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HAM:TC1 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Tele Columbus AG is a triple-play telecommunications company. It derives revenue from TV, the Internet, cellphone, and voice services. The group operates through two main segments: TV and Internet, and telephony. The company's TV segment offers cable TV services to customers. The majority of revenue stems from this segment. Internet and telephony derive revenue from the provision of broadband Internet access as well as fixed-line and mobile telephony services to customers. The company is an owner of telecommunications infrastructure. The company generates the vast majority of its revenue in Germany.
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