JAPAF (Japan Tobacco) Interest Expense: $-1,242 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

What is Japan Tobacco Interest Expense?

Japan Tobacco JAPAF 75 Interest Expense is $-1,242 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates JAPAF with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of $31.40 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review.

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. Japan Tobacco's interest expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $ -216 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $-1,242 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. Japan Tobacco's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $ 1,906 Mil. Japan Tobacco's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $ -216 Mil. Japan Tobacco's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 8.83. 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.

Japan Tobacco (OTCPK:JAPAF) 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.

Japan Tobacco's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-216 Mil. Its Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $1,906 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $9,790 Mil.

Japan Tobacco'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	*	1905.501	/	-215.783
	=	8.83

* 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.

Japan Tobacco Interest Expense Historical Data

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Japan Tobacco 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 $-1,242 Mil.

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What does a Interest Expense of $-1,242 Mil mean?

Japan Tobacco (JAPAF) has a Interest Expense of $-1,242 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Japan Tobacco and its competitors.

Is Japan Tobacco's Interest Expense too high?

Japan Tobacco's current Interest Expense is $-1,242 Mil. Overall, Japan Tobacco has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.

How does Japan Tobacco's Interest Expense compare to PM and MO?

Japan Tobacco's Interest Expense of $-1,242 Mil can be compared against companies in the Tobacco Products 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 Tobacco Products company?

A good Interest Expense depends on the Tobacco Products 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 Japan Tobacco and its competitors. Japan Tobacco's current Interest Expense is $-1,242 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.

Is Japan Tobacco stock overvalued right now?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Japan Tobacco (JAPAF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $31.40, compared to a current price of $37.74 — trading 20.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is $-1,242 Mil. Japan Tobacco's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 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 Japan Tobacco (JAPAF), the current Interest Expense is $-1,242 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 Japan Tobacco (JAPAF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Japan Tobacco stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $37.74 is trading 20.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $31.40. GuruFocus considers Japan Tobacco to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for JAPAF:

Interest Expense: $-1,242 Mil
GF Value™: $31.40 vs. price of $37.74 (20.2% above fair value)
GF Score™: 75/100 with 7 warning signs

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

Japan Tobacco Business Description

Industry Consumer Defensive Tobacco Products

Comparable Companies PM LSE:BATS MO NSE:ITC LSE:IMB XZIM:BAT.ZW XKRX:033780 HKSE:06969 ISX:HMSP BOM:500163 XPRA:TABAK CAI:EAST ISX:GGRM TPB HKSE:06055 ATH:KARE UVV KAR:PAKT AIIR DHA:BATBC

Other Exchanges JAPAY:USA 2914:Japan JAT:Germany JAT:Austria

Address 4-1-1 Toranomon, Minato-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 105-6927

Website https://www.jti.co.jp

Japan Tobacco primarily sells cigarettes and reduced-risk products, organized in three clusters consisting of Asia (which includes its home market and countries in Asia Pacific), Western Europe, and EMA (which includes Eastern Europe, the Middle East North Africa, Turkey, Americas, and duty-free). Its leading cigarette brands include Winston (non-US), Camel (non-US), Mevius, and LD. Its reduced-risk brands include Logic in vaping, Ploom in heated tobacco, and Nordic Spirit in nicotine pouches, though these generates less than 5% of tobacco sales.

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