Controladora Vuela Compania de AviacionB de CV (MEX:VOLARA) Interest Expense: MXN-5,578 Mil (TTM As of Jun. 2026)

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MEX:VOLARA Controladora Vuela Compania de Aviacion SAB de CV MEX:VOLARA
78 GF Score
Price MXN13.26
GF Value MXN13.61
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Controladora Vuela Compania de AviacionB de CV Interest Expense?

Controladora Vuela Compania de AviacionB de CV MEX:VOLARA +0.23% 78 Interest Expense is MXN-5,578 Mil as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates MEX:VOLARA with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN13.61 (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. Controladora Vuela Compania de AviacionB de CV's interest expense for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was MXN -1,413 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was MXN-5,578 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. Controladora Vuela Compania de AviacionB de CV's Operating Income for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was MXN -1,727 Mil. Controladora Vuela Compania de AviacionB de CV's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was MXN -1,413 Mil. Controladora Vuela Compania de AviacionB de CV did not have earnings to cover the interest expense. 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.


Controladora Vuela Compania de AviacionB de CV  (MEX:VOLARA) 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.

Controladora Vuela Compania de AviacionB de CV's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was MXN-1,413 Mil. Its Operating Income for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was MXN-1,727 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was MXN55,383 Mil.

Controladora Vuela Compania de AviacionB de CV's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as

Controladora Vuela Compania de AviacionB de CV did not have earnings to cover the interest expense.

* 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. Controladora Vuela Compania de Aviacion SAB de CVs earnings cannot cover its interest expense. If the situation continues, the company may have to issue more debt.


Controladora Vuela Compania de AviacionB de CV Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Controladora Vuela Compania de AviacionB de CV'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.

Controladora Vuela Compania de AviacionB de CV Interest Expense Chart

Controladora Vuela Compania de AviacionB de CV Annual Data
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Controladora Vuela Compania de AviacionB de CV Quarterly Data
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Controladora Vuela Compania de AviacionB de CV 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 MXN-5,578 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-5,578 Mil mean?
Controladora Vuela Compania de AviacionB de CV (MEX:VOLARA) has a Interest Expense of MXN-5,578 Mil as of Jun. 2026. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Controladora Vuela Compania de AviacionB de CV and its competitors.
Is Controladora Vuela Compania de AviacionB de CV's Interest Expense too high?
Controladora Vuela Compania de AviacionB de CV's current Interest Expense is MXN-5,578 Mil. Overall, Controladora Vuela Compania de AviacionB de CV has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Controladora Vuela Compania de AviacionB de CV's Interest Expense compare to DAL and UAL?
Controladora Vuela Compania de AviacionB de CV's Interest Expense of MXN-5,578 Mil can be compared against companies in the Transportation 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 Transportation company?
A good Interest Expense depends on the Transportation 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 Controladora Vuela Compania de AviacionB de CV and its competitors. Controladora Vuela Compania de AviacionB de CV's current Interest Expense is MXN-5,578 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Controladora Vuela Compania de AviacionB de CV stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Controladora Vuela Compania de AviacionB de CV (MEX:VOLARA) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN13.61, compared to a current price of MXN13.26 — trading 2.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is MXN-5,578 Mil. Controladora Vuela Compania de AviacionB de CV'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 Controladora Vuela Compania de AviacionB de CV (MEX:VOLARA), the current Interest Expense is MXN-5,578 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 Controladora Vuela Compania de AviacionB de CV (MEX:VOLARA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Controladora Vuela Compania de AviacionB de CV stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of MXN13.26 is trading 2.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN13.61. GuruFocus considers Controladora Vuela Compania de AviacionB de CV to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for MEX:VOLARA:

  • Interest Expense: MXN-5,578 Mil
  • GF Value™: MXN13.61 vs. price of MXN13.26 (2.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 78/100 with 5 warning signs

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


Controladora Vuela Compania de AviacionB de CV Business Description

Other Exchanges VLRS:USA0I3G:UK
Address Avenue Antonio Dovali Jaime No. 70, 13th Floor, Tower B, Colonia Zedec Santa Fe, Alcaldia Alvaro Obregon, Mexico, DF, MEX, 01210
Controladora Vuela Compania de Aviacion SAB de CV is a low-cost airline flying to Mexico, the United States, Central, and South America. It uses promotional fares to stimulate demand, and the base fares are priced to compete with long-distance bus fares in Mexico. Revenues from the air transportation of passengers are recognized earlier when the service is provided or when the non-refundable ticket expires on the date of the scheduled travel. Non-passenger revenues include revenues generated from other non-passenger services and cargo services. The Company has two geographic areas identified as domestic (Mexico) and international (United States of America, Central America, and South America).
78GF Score

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