Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. Intel's interest expense for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $ -264 Mil.
Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $-1,056 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. Intel's Operating Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $ 934 Mil. Intel's Interest Expense for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $ -264 Mil.
Intel's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 3.54.
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.
Intel (NAS:INTC) 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.
* 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.
Intel Interest Expense Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Intel'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 $-1,056 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.
Intel (INTC) has a Interest Expense of $-1,056 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Intel and its competitors.
Is Intel's Interest Expense too high?
Intel's current Interest Expense is $-1,056 Mil. Overall, Intel has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Intel's Interest Expense compare to AMD and TXN?
Intel's Interest Expense of $-1,056 Mil can be compared against companies in the Semiconductors 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 Semiconductors company?
A good Interest Expense depends on the Semiconductors 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 Intel and its competitors. Intel's current Interest Expense is $-1,056 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Intel stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Intel (INTC) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $28.22, compared to a current price of $120.35 — trading 326.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is $-1,056 Mil. Intel's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 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 Intel (INTC), the current Interest Expense is $-1,056 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 Intel (INTC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Intel stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $120.35 is trading 326.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $28.22.
GuruFocus considers Intel to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for INTC:
Interest Expense: $-1,056 Mil
GF Value™: $28.22 vs. price of $120.35 (326.5% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the INTC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Intel is a leading digital chipmaker focused on designing and manufacturing microprocessors for the global personal computer and data center markets. Intel pioneered the x86 architecture for microprocessors and led the semiconductor industry down the path of Moore's law for advances in semiconductor manufacturing. Intel remains the market share leader in central processing units in both the PC and server end markets. The company is seeking to reinvigorate its chip manufacturing business, Intel Foundry, while developing leading-edge products in its Intel Products business segment.
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