MUC (BlackRock MuniHoldings California Quality Fund) Interest Expense: $-20.78 Mil (TTM As of Jan. 2026)


MUC BlackRock MuniHoldings California Quality Fund Inc MUC
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What is BlackRock MuniHoldings California Quality Fund Interest Expense?

BlackRock MuniHoldings California Quality Fund MUC -0.32% 33 Interest Expense is $-20.78 Mil as of Jan. 2026. GuruFocus rates MUC with a GF Score™ of 33/100. 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. BlackRock MuniHoldings California Quality Fund's interest expense for the six months ended in Jan. 2026 was $ -10.28 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jan. 2026 was $-20.78 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. BlackRock MuniHoldings California Quality Fund's Operating Income for the six months ended in Jan. 2026 was $ Mil. BlackRock MuniHoldings California Quality Fund's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Jan. 2026 was $ Mil. 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.

BlackRock MuniHoldings California Quality Fund Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for BlackRock MuniHoldings California Quality Fund's Interest Expense can be seen below:

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* 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.

BlackRock MuniHoldings California Quality Fund Interest Expense Chart

BlackRock MuniHoldings California Quality Fund Annual Data
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Interest Expense
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BlackRock MuniHoldings California Quality Fund Semi-Annual Data
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BlackRock MuniHoldings California Quality Fund 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 Jan. 2026 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-20.78 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 $-20.78 Mil mean?
BlackRock MuniHoldings California Quality Fund (MUC) has a Interest Expense of $-20.78 Mil as of Jan. 2026. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on BlackRock MuniHoldings California Quality Fund and its competitors.
Is BlackRock MuniHoldings California Quality Fund's Interest Expense too high?
BlackRock MuniHoldings California Quality Fund's current Interest Expense is $-20.78 Mil. Overall, BlackRock MuniHoldings California Quality Fund has a GF Score™ of 33/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does BlackRock MuniHoldings California Quality Fund's Interest Expense compare to OCSL and CII?
BlackRock MuniHoldings California Quality Fund's Interest Expense of $-20.78 Mil can be compared against companies in the Asset Management 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 Asset Management company?
A good Interest Expense depends on the Asset Management 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 BlackRock MuniHoldings California Quality Fund and its competitors. BlackRock MuniHoldings California Quality Fund's current Interest Expense is $-20.78 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is BlackRock MuniHoldings California Quality Fund stock overvalued right now?
BlackRock MuniHoldings California Quality Fund (MUC) has a current Interest Expense of $-20.78 Mil. The current Interest Expense is $-20.78 Mil. BlackRock MuniHoldings California Quality Fund's overall GF Score™ is 33/100 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 BlackRock MuniHoldings California Quality Fund (MUC), the current Interest Expense is $-20.78 Mil as of Jan. 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.

BlackRock MuniHoldings California Quality Fund Business Description

Address 100 Bellevue Parkway, Wilmington, DE, USA, 19809
BlackRock MuniHoldings California Quality Fund Inc is a diversified, closed-end management investment company. Its investment objective is to provide shareholders with current income exempt from U.S. federal income taxes and California personal income taxes. The fund mainly invests in municipal obligations exempt from U.S. federal income taxes (except that the interest may be subject to the U.S. federal alternative minimum tax) and California personal income taxes. Under normal market conditions, it invests a majority of its managed assets in investment-grade municipal obligations with remaining maturities of one year or more at the time of investment. It can also invest in below investment-grade securities, or directly in such securities or synthetically through the use of derivatives.
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