Turkcell Iletisim Hizmetleri AS (IST:TCELL) Interest Expense: ₺-12,961 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


IST:TCELL Turkcell Iletisim Hizmetleri AS IST:TCELL
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Price ₺107.20
GF Value ₺105.78
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Turkcell Iletisim Hizmetleri AS Interest Expense?

Turkcell Iletisim Hizmetleri AS IST:TCELL -1.11% 92 Interest Expense is ₺-12,961 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates IST:TCELL with a GF Score™ of 92/100 and a GF Value™ of ₺105.78 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. Turkcell Iletisim Hizmetleri AS's interest expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₺ -3,030 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was ₺-12,961 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. Turkcell Iletisim Hizmetleri AS's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₺ 10,799 Mil. Turkcell Iletisim Hizmetleri AS's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₺ -3,030 Mil. Turkcell Iletisim Hizmetleri AS's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 3.56. 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.


Turkcell Iletisim Hizmetleri AS  (IST:TCELL) 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.

Turkcell Iletisim Hizmetleri AS's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₺-3,030 Mil. Its Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₺10,799 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₺168,063 Mil.

Turkcell Iletisim Hizmetleri AS'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*10798.518/-3030.282
=3.56

* 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.


Turkcell Iletisim Hizmetleri AS Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Turkcell Iletisim Hizmetleri AS'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.

Turkcell Iletisim Hizmetleri AS Interest Expense Chart

Turkcell Iletisim Hizmetleri AS Annual Data
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Interest Expense
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Turkcell Iletisim Hizmetleri AS Quarterly Data
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Turkcell Iletisim Hizmetleri AS 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 ₺-12,961 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 ₺-12,961 Mil mean?
Turkcell Iletisim Hizmetleri AS (IST:TCELL) has a Interest Expense of ₺-12,961 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Turkcell Iletisim Hizmetleri AS and its competitors.
Is Turkcell Iletisim Hizmetleri AS's Interest Expense too high?
Turkcell Iletisim Hizmetleri AS's current Interest Expense is ₺-12,961 Mil. Overall, Turkcell Iletisim Hizmetleri AS has a GF Score™ of 92/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Turkcell Iletisim Hizmetleri AS's Interest Expense compare to TMUS and VZ?
Turkcell Iletisim Hizmetleri AS's Interest Expense of ₺-12,961 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 Turkcell Iletisim Hizmetleri AS and its competitors. Turkcell Iletisim Hizmetleri AS's current Interest Expense is ₺-12,961 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Turkcell Iletisim Hizmetleri AS stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Turkcell Iletisim Hizmetleri AS (IST:TCELL) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₺105.78, compared to a current price of ₺107.20 — trading 1.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is ₺-12,961 Mil. Turkcell Iletisim Hizmetleri AS's overall GF Score™ is 92/100 with 5 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 Turkcell Iletisim Hizmetleri AS (IST:TCELL), the current Interest Expense is ₺-12,961 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 Turkcell Iletisim Hizmetleri AS (IST:TCELL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Turkcell Iletisim Hizmetleri AS stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ₺107.20 is trading 1.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₺105.78. GuruFocus considers Turkcell Iletisim Hizmetleri AS to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for IST:TCELL:

  • Interest Expense: ₺-12,961 Mil
  • GF Value™: ₺105.78 vs. price of ₺107.20 (1.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 92/100 with 5 warning signs

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


Turkcell Iletisim Hizmetleri AS Business Description

Address Aydinevler Mahallesi Ismet Inonu Caddesi No. 20, Kucukyali Ofispark B Blok, Turkcell Kucukyali Plaza, Maltepe, Istanbul, TUR, 34854
Turkcell Iletisim Hizmetleri AS provides mobile telephone services in Turkey. The firm's services portfolio includes mobile and fixed voice, data, TV, and digital services over its network. The firm also operates in the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus, Belarus, the Netherlands, and Ukraine. It has three main reportable segments: Turkcell Turkiye, Techfin, and Other. The Turkcell Turkiye segment, which derives the majority of revenue, comprises mainly telecommunication and technology services activities.
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