HPK (HighPeak Energy) Interest Expense: $-140.5 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

What is HighPeak Energy Interest Expense?

HighPeak Energy HPK +0.83% 45 Interest Expense is $-140.5 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates HPK with a GF Score™ of 45/100 and a GF Value™ of $10.10 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. HighPeak Energy's interest expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $ -34.2 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $-140.5 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. HighPeak Energy's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $ 36.1 Mil. HighPeak Energy's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $ -34.2 Mil. HighPeak Energy's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.06. 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.

HighPeak Energy (NAS:HPK) Interest Expense Explanation

Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.

HighPeak Energy's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-34.2 Mil. Its Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $36.1 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $1,097.7 Mil.

HighPeak Energy'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	*	36.067	/	-34.154
	=	1.06

* 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.

HighPeak Energy Interest Expense Historical Data

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HighPeak Energy 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 $-140.5 Mil.

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What does a Interest Expense of $-140.5 Mil mean?

HighPeak Energy (HPK) has a Interest Expense of $-140.5 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on HighPeak Energy and its competitors.

Is HighPeak Energy's Interest Expense too high?

HighPeak Energy's current Interest Expense is $-140.5 Mil. Overall, HighPeak Energy has a GF Score™ of 45/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.

How does HighPeak Energy's Interest Expense compare to REPX and GFR?

HighPeak Energy's Interest Expense of $-140.5 Mil can be compared against companies in the Oil & Gas 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 Oil & Gas company?

A good Interest Expense depends on the Oil & Gas 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 HighPeak Energy and its competitors. HighPeak Energy's current Interest Expense is $-140.5 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.

Is HighPeak Energy stock overvalued right now?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HighPeak Energy (HPK) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $10.10, compared to a current price of $6.70 — trading 33.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is $-140.5 Mil. HighPeak Energy's overall GF Score™ is 45/100 with 3 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 HighPeak Energy (HPK), the current Interest Expense is $-140.5 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 HighPeak Energy (HPK) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HighPeak Energy stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $6.70 is trading 33.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $10.10. GuruFocus considers HighPeak Energy to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for HPK:

Interest Expense: $-140.5 Mil
GF Value™: $10.10 vs. price of $6.70 (33.7% below fair value)
GF Score™: 45/100 with 3 warning signs

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

HighPeak Energy Business Description

Industry Energy Oil & Gas

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Address 421 West 3rd Street, Suite 1000, Fort Worth, TX, USA, 76102

Website https://www.highpeakenergy.com

HighPeak Energy Inc is an independent crude oil and natural gas exploration and production company that explores for, develops and produces crude oil, NGL, and natural gas prominently in Howard County of the Midland Basin. The company operates in a single segment, which is crude oil and natural gas development, exploration, and production in the U.S. The majority of the company's revenue is derived from the Crude oil sales.

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