LION (Lionsgate Studios) Interest Expense: $-223 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


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What is Lionsgate Studios Interest Expense?

Lionsgate Studios LION -2.46% 26 Interest Expense is $-223 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates LION with a GF Score™ of 26/100. The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review.

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. Lionsgate Studios's interest expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $ -59 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $-223 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. Lionsgate Studios's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $ 129 Mil. Lionsgate Studios's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $ -59 Mil. Lionsgate Studios's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.19. 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.

Lionsgate Studios  (NYSE:LION) 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.

Lionsgate Studios's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-59 Mil. Its Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $129 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $2,435 Mil.

Lionsgate Studios'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*128.7/-58.8
=2.19

* 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.

Warning Sign:

Ben Graham prefers companies' interest coverage to be at least 5. Lionsgate Studios Corps earnings cannot cover its interest expense. If the situation continues, the company may have to issue more debt.

Lionsgate Studios Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Lionsgate Studios'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.

Lionsgate Studios Interest Expense Chart

Lionsgate Studios Annual Data
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Interest Expense
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Lionsgate Studios Quarterly Data
Mar22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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Lionsgate Studios 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 $-223 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 $-223 Mil mean?
Lionsgate Studios (LION) has a Interest Expense of $-223 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Lionsgate Studios and its competitors.
Is Lionsgate Studios' Interest Expense too high?
Lionsgate Studios' current Interest Expense is $-223 Mil. Overall, Lionsgate Studios has a GF Score™ of 26/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lionsgate Studios' Interest Expense compare to VSNT and MANU?
Lionsgate Studios' Interest Expense of $-223 Mil can be compared against companies in the Media - Diversified 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 Media - Diversified company?
A good Interest Expense depends on the Media - Diversified 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 Lionsgate Studios and its competitors. Lionsgate Studios's current Interest Expense is $-223 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lionsgate Studios stock overvalued right now?
Lionsgate Studios (LION) has a current Interest Expense of $-223 Mil. The current Interest Expense is $-223 Mil. Lionsgate Studios' overall GF Score™ is 26/100 with 8 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 Lionsgate Studios (LION), the current Interest Expense is $-223 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.

Lionsgate Studios Business Description

Address 250 Howe Street, 20th Floor, Vancouver, BC, CAN, V6C 3R8
Lionsgate Studios Corp is a motion picture and television studio operations aligned with the STARZ premium subscription platform to bring a varied portfolio of entertainment to consumers around the world. The group has two reportable business segments: the Motion Picture and Television Production reportable segments. Motion Picture consists of the development and production of feature films, the acquisition of North American and world-wide distribution rights. Television Production consists of the development, production, and world-wide distribution of television productions, including television series, television movies and mini-series, and non-fiction programming.
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