KLAR (Klarna Group) Interest Expense: $-722 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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What is Klarna Group Interest Expense?

Klarna Group KLAR +2.36% 14 Interest Expense is $-722 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates KLAR with a GF Score™ of 14/100. 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. Klarna Group's interest expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $ -155 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $-722 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. Klarna Group's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $ 188 Mil. Klarna Group's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $ -155 Mil. Klarna Group's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.21. 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.

Klarna Group  (NYSE:KLAR) 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.

Klarna Group's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-155 Mil. Its Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $188 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $1,274 Mil.

Klarna Group'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*188/-155
=1.21

* 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.

Klarna Group Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Klarna Group'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.

Klarna Group Interest Expense Chart

Klarna Group Annual Data
Trend Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Interest Expense
-147.00 -297.00 -503.00 -667.00

Klarna Group Quarterly Data
Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Interest Expense Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -118.00 -147.00 -158.00 -262.00 -155.00
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Klarna Group 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 $-722 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 $-722 Mil mean?
Klarna Group (KLAR) has a Interest Expense of $-722 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Klarna Group and its competitors.
Is Klarna Group's Interest Expense too high?
Klarna Group's current Interest Expense is $-722 Mil. Overall, Klarna Group has a GF Score™ of 14/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Klarna Group's Interest Expense compare to OMF and CACC?
Klarna Group's Interest Expense of $-722 Mil can be compared against companies in the Credit 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 Credit Services company?
A good Interest Expense depends on the Credit 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 Klarna Group and its competitors. Klarna Group's current Interest Expense is $-722 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Klarna Group stock overvalued right now?
Klarna Group (KLAR) has a current Interest Expense of $-722 Mil. The current Interest Expense is $-722 Mil. Klarna Group's overall GF Score™ is 14/100 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 Klarna Group (KLAR), the current Interest Expense is $-722 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.

Klarna Group Business Description

Other Exchanges H1W:GermanyKLAR:Austria
Address 10 York Road, London, GBR, SE1 7ND
Klarna Group PLC is a technology-driven payments company, with operations spanning multiple countries. It connects consumers and merchants with comprehensive payment solutions and tailored advertising solutions, both online and offline. Its payment solutions provide consumers with more control and flexibility over their payments. It is a digital bank and flexible payments provider building the next-generation AI-powered commerce network.
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