The Scotts Miracle Gro Co (LTS:0L45) Interest Expense: $-113 Mil (TTM As of Jun. 2026)

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LTS:0L45 The Scotts Miracle Gro Co LTS:0L45
68 GF Score
Price $61.32
GF Value $60.04
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is The Scotts Miracle Gro Co Interest Expense?

The Scotts Miracle Gro Co LTS:0L45 -4.37% 68 Interest Expense is $-113 Mil as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates LTS:0L45 with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of $60.04 (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. The Scotts Miracle Gro Co's interest expense for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was $ -28 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $-113 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. The Scotts Miracle Gro Co's Operating Income for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was $ 217 Mil. The Scotts Miracle Gro Co's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was $ -28 Mil. The Scotts Miracle Gro Co's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 7.74. 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.


The Scotts Miracle Gro Co  (LTS:0L45) 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.

The Scotts Miracle Gro Co's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was $-28 Mil. Its Operating Income for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was $217 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was $1,836 Mil.

The Scotts Miracle Gro Co's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Jun. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=-1*216.6/-28
=7.74

* 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.


The Scotts Miracle Gro Co Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for The Scotts Miracle Gro Co'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.

The Scotts Miracle Gro Co Interest Expense Chart

The Scotts Miracle Gro Co Annual Data
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The Scotts Miracle Gro Co Quarterly Data
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The Scotts Miracle Gro Co 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 Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-113 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 $-113 Mil mean?
The Scotts Miracle Gro Co (LTS:0L45) has a Interest Expense of $-113 Mil as of Jun. 2026. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on The Scotts Miracle Gro Co and its competitors.
Is The Scotts Miracle Gro Co's Interest Expense too high?
The Scotts Miracle Gro Co's current Interest Expense is $-113 Mil. Overall, The Scotts Miracle Gro Co has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The Scotts Miracle Gro Co's Interest Expense compare to FMC and UAN?
The Scotts Miracle Gro Co's Interest Expense of $-113 Mil can be compared against companies in the Agriculture 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 an Agriculture company?
A good Interest Expense depends on the Agriculture 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 The Scotts Miracle Gro Co and its competitors. The Scotts Miracle Gro Co's current Interest Expense is $-113 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is The Scotts Miracle Gro Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Scotts Miracle Gro Co (LTS:0L45) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $60.04, compared to a current price of $61.32 — trading 2.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is $-113 Mil. The Scotts Miracle Gro Co's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 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 The Scotts Miracle Gro Co (LTS:0L45), the current Interest Expense is $-113 Mil as of Jun. 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 The Scotts Miracle Gro Co (LTS:0L45) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Scotts Miracle Gro Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $61.32 is trading 2.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $60.04. GuruFocus considers The Scotts Miracle Gro Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for LTS:0L45:

  • Interest Expense: $-113 Mil
  • GF Value™: $60.04 vs. price of $61.32 (2.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 68/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the LTS:0L45 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


The Scotts Miracle Gro Co Business Description

Other Exchanges SMG:USASCQA:Germany
Address 14111 Scottslawn Road, Marysville, OH, USA, 43041
Scotts Miracle-Gro is the largest purveyor of home lawn and gardening products in the US. The company sells a broad range of lawncare products, including grass seed, fertilizer, and lawn-related weed, animal, and disease control. US consumer typically generates the vast majority of companywide revenue and profits. Its lawncare and gardening products are well-recognized brands in the US, including Scotts, Miracle-Gro, Roundup, Ortho, and Tomcat. Over half of revenue typically comes from Home Depot and Lowe's, as Scotts' products are featured at both home improvement retailers.
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