LGDDF (Lagardere) Interest Expense: $-278 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2025)


LGDDF Lagardere SA LGDDF
75 GF Score
Price $20.33
GF Value $24.75
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Lagardere Interest Expense?

Lagardere LGDDF 75 Interest Expense is $-278 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates LGDDF with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of $24.75 (Modestly Undervalued). 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. Lagardere's interest expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was $ -142 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $-278 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. Lagardere's Operating Income for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was $ 515 Mil. Lagardere's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was $ -142 Mil. Lagardere's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 3.64. 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.

Lagardere  (OTCPK:LGDDF) 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.

Lagardere's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was $-142 Mil. Its Operating Income for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was $515 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was $4,767 Mil.

Lagardere's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*515.222/-141.686
=3.64

* 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.

Lagardere Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Lagardere'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.

Lagardere Interest Expense Chart

Lagardere Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Interest Expense
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Lagardere Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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Lagardere 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 Dec. 2025 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-278 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 $-278 Mil mean?
Lagardere (LGDDF) has a Interest Expense of $-278 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Lagardere and its competitors.
Is Lagardere's Interest Expense too high?
Lagardere's current Interest Expense is $-278 Mil. Overall, Lagardere has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lagardere's Interest Expense compare to CASY and WSM?
Lagardere's Interest Expense of $-278 Mil can be compared against companies in the Retail - Cyclical 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
A good Interest Expense depends on the Retail - Cyclical 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 Lagardere and its competitors. Lagardere's current Interest Expense is $-278 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lagardere stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lagardere (LGDDF) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $24.75, compared to a current price of $20.33 — trading 17.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is $-278 Mil. Lagardere's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 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 Lagardere (LGDDF), the current Interest Expense is $-278 Mil as of Dec. 2025. 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 Lagardere (LGDDF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lagardere stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $20.33 is trading 17.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $24.75. GuruFocus considers Lagardere to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for LGDDF:

  • Interest Expense: $-278 Mil
  • GF Value™: $24.75 vs. price of $20.33 (17.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 75/100 with 3 warning signs

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

Lagardere Business Description

Address 4, rue de Presbourg, Paris, FRA, 75016
Lagardere SA is in the business of content publishing, production, broadcasting, and distribution. It is also engaged in the travel retail business with various brands such as Relay and Aelia Duty-Free, and other selective distribution brands. The company operates through divisions: Lagardere Publishing, Lagardere Travel Retail, and others.
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