Tata Steel (LSE:TTST) Interest Expense: $-804 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


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What is Tata Steel Interest Expense?

Tata Steel LSE:TTST -9.77% 78 Interest Expense is $-804 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates LSE:TTST with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of $17.75 (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. Tata Steel's interest expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $ -193 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $-804 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. Tata Steel's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $ 707 Mil. Tata Steel's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $ -193 Mil. Tata Steel's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 3.66. 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.

Tata Steel  (LSE:TTST) 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.

Tata Steel's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-193 Mil. Its Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $707 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $7,540 Mil.

Tata Steel'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*706.786/-193.107
=3.66

* 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.

Tata Steel Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Tata Steel'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.

Tata Steel Interest Expense Chart

Tata Steel Annual Data
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Tata Steel Quarterly Data
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Tata Steel 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 $-804 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 $-804 Mil mean?
Tata Steel (LSE:TTST) has a Interest Expense of $-804 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Tata Steel and its competitors.
Is Tata Steel's Interest Expense too high?
Tata Steel's current Interest Expense is $-804 Mil. Overall, Tata Steel has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Tata Steel's Interest Expense compare to NUE and STLD?
Tata Steel's Interest Expense of $-804 Mil can be compared against companies in the Steel 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 Steel company?
A good Interest Expense depends on the Steel 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 Tata Steel and its competitors. Tata Steel's current Interest Expense is $-804 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Tata Steel stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tata Steel (LSE:TTST) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $17.75, compared to a current price of $18.00 — trading 1.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is $-804 Mil. Tata Steel's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 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 Tata Steel (LSE:TTST), the current Interest Expense is $-804 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 Tata Steel (LSE:TTST) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tata Steel stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $18.00 is trading 1.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $17.75. GuruFocus considers Tata Steel to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for LSE:TTST:

  • Interest Expense: $-804 Mil
  • GF Value™: $17.75 vs. price of $18.00 (1.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 78/100 with 5 warning signs

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

Tata Steel Business Description

Address 24 Homi Mody Street, Bombay House, Fort, Mumbai, MH, IND, 400 001
Tata Steel Ltd is an India-based company that is engaged in the production and marketing of various steel products. Its products are basically classified into flat products and construction products. Flat products include hot-rolled steel, cold-rolled steel, metallic-coated steel, direct-coated steel, tubes, packaging steel, electro-plated steel, and narrow strips. Its segments include Tata Steel India, Neelachal Ispat Nigam Limited, Other Indian operations, Tata Steel Europe, Other trade related operations, South-East Asian operations, and Rest of the world. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Tata Steel India segment.
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