Tesco (MEX:TSCON) Interest Expense: MXN-18,426 Mil (TTM As of Feb. 2026)


MEX:TSCON Tesco PLC MEX:TSCON
73 GF Score
Price MXN109.79
GF Value MXN96.52
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Tesco Interest Expense?

Tesco MEX:TSCON 73 Interest Expense is MXN-18,426 Mil as of Feb. 2026. GuruFocus rates MEX:TSCON with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN96.52 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. Tesco's interest expense for the six months ended in Feb. 2026 was MXN -9,008 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 was MXN-18,426 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. Tesco's Operating Income for the six months ended in Feb. 2026 was MXN 33,833 Mil. Tesco's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Feb. 2026 was MXN -9,008 Mil. Tesco's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 3.76. 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.


Tesco  (MEX:TSCON) 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.

Tesco's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Feb. 2026 was MXN-9,008 Mil. Its Operating Income for the six months ended in Feb. 2026 was MXN33,833 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the six months ended in Feb. 2026 was MXN294,741 Mil.

Tesco's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 is calculated as

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Feb. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Feb. 2026 )
=-1*33833.06/-9008.111
=3.76

* 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.


Tesco Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Tesco'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.

Tesco Interest Expense Chart

Tesco Annual Data
Trend Feb17 Feb18 Feb19 Feb20 Feb21 Feb22 Feb23 Feb24 Feb25 Feb26
Interest Expense
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -18,001.02 -14,290.49 -17,510.30 -19,933.07 -17,688.65

Tesco Semi-Annual Data
Aug16 Feb17 Aug17 Feb18 Aug18 Feb19 Aug19 Feb20 Aug20 Feb21 Aug21 Feb22 Aug22 Feb23 Aug23 Feb24 Aug24 Feb25 Aug25 Feb26
Interest Expense Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -8,615.15 -10,016.06 -9,837.77 -9,417.55 -9,008.11
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Tesco 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 Feb. 2026 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was MXN-18,426 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 MXN-18,426 Mil mean?
Tesco (MEX:TSCON) has a Interest Expense of MXN-18,426 Mil as of Feb. 2026. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Tesco and its competitors.
Is Tesco's Interest Expense too high?
Tesco's current Interest Expense is MXN-18,426 Mil. Overall, Tesco has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Tesco's Interest Expense compare to KR and SFM?
Tesco's Interest Expense of MXN-18,426 Mil can be compared against companies in the Retail - Defensive 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 - Defensive company?
A good Interest Expense depends on the Retail - Defensive 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 Tesco and its competitors. Tesco's current Interest Expense is MXN-18,426 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Tesco stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tesco (MEX:TSCON) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN96.52, compared to a current price of MXN109.79 — trading 13.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is MXN-18,426 Mil. Tesco's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 4 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 Tesco (MEX:TSCON), the current Interest Expense is MXN-18,426 Mil as of Feb. 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 Tesco (MEX:TSCON) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tesco stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of MXN109.79 is trading 13.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN96.52. GuruFocus considers Tesco to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for MEX:TSCON:

  • Interest Expense: MXN-18,426 Mil
  • GF Value™: MXN96.52 vs. price of MXN109.79 (13.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 73/100 with 4 warning signs

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


Tesco Business Description

Address Kestrel Way, Tesco House, Shire Park, Welwyn Garden, GBR, AL7 1GA
Tesco is a large food retailer, operating thousands of stores in the United Kingdom, Ireland, and Central Europe. The majority of Tesco's sales are from the UK, where the firm has over 24% market share, more than double the second-largest peer, Sainsbury's, according to Euromonitor. Tesco also holds 30% e-grocery market share in the UK, holding a dominant position online. Tesco gained exposure to the cash-and-carry and out-of-home delivery industries with the GBP 4 billion acquisition of Booker in 2018.
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