Bang & Olufsen AS (OCSE:BO) Interest Expense: kr-67 Mil (TTM As of May. 2026)

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OCSE:BO Bang & Olufsen AS OCSE:BO
57 GF Score
Price kr9.02
GF Value kr8.38
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Bang & Olufsen AS Interest Expense?

Bang & Olufsen AS OCSE:BO +0.78% 57 Interest Expense is kr-67 Mil as of May. 2026. GuruFocus rates OCSE:BO with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of kr8.38 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. Bang & Olufsen AS's interest expense for the six months ended in May. 2026 was kr -39 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 was kr-67 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. Bang & Olufsen AS's Operating Income for the six months ended in May. 2026 was kr -11 Mil. Bang & Olufsen AS's Interest Expense for the six months ended in May. 2026 was kr -39 Mil. Bang & Olufsen AS 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.


Bang & Olufsen AS  (OCSE:BO) 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.

Bang & Olufsen AS's Interest Expense for the six months ended in May. 2026 was kr-39 Mil. Its Operating Income for the six months ended in May. 2026 was kr-11 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the six months ended in May. 2026 was kr263 Mil.

Bang & Olufsen AS's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 is calculated as

Bang & Olufsen AS 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.


Bang & Olufsen AS Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Bang & Olufsen AS'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.

Bang & Olufsen AS Interest Expense Chart

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Bang & Olufsen AS Semi-Annual Data
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Bang & Olufsen AS 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 May. 2026 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was kr-67 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 kr-67 Mil mean?
Bang & Olufsen AS (OCSE:BO) has a Interest Expense of kr-67 Mil as of May. 2026. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Bang & Olufsen AS and its competitors.
Is Bang & Olufsen AS's Interest Expense too high?
Bang & Olufsen AS's current Interest Expense is kr-67 Mil. Overall, Bang & Olufsen AS has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bang & Olufsen AS's Interest Expense compare to AAPL?
Bang & Olufsen AS's Interest Expense of kr-67 Mil can be compared against companies in the Hardware 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 Hardware company?
A good Interest Expense depends on the Hardware 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 Bang & Olufsen AS and its competitors. Bang & Olufsen AS's current Interest Expense is kr-67 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Bang & Olufsen AS stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bang & Olufsen AS (OCSE:BO) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr8.38, compared to a current price of kr9.02 — trading 7.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is kr-67 Mil. Bang & Olufsen AS's overall GF Score™ is 57/100 with 2 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 Bang & Olufsen AS (OCSE:BO), the current Interest Expense is kr-67 Mil as of May. 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 Bang & Olufsen AS (OCSE:BO) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bang & Olufsen AS stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of kr9.02 is trading 7.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of kr8.38. GuruFocus considers Bang & Olufsen AS to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for OCSE:BO:

  • Interest Expense: kr-67 Mil
  • GF Value™: kr8.38 vs. price of kr9.02 (7.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 57/100 with 2 warning signs

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


Bang & Olufsen AS Business Description

Address Bang og Olufsen Alle 1, Struer, DNK, 7600
Bang & Olufsen AS designs, develops, and markets audio and video products including music systems, loudspeakers, television sets, headphones, other multimedia products, and related accessories. Its operating segments include EMEA, which is the company's key revenue-generating segment, followed by the Americas and Asia-Pacific (APAC). The company generates maximum revenue from the Staged product category, followed by On-the-go, Flexible Living, and Brand Partnering and other activities.
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