Orkla ASA (OSL:ORK) Interest Expense: kr-773 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

What is Orkla ASA Interest Expense?

Orkla ASA OSL:ORK -1.88% 89 Interest Expense is kr-773 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates OSL:ORK with a GF Score™ of 89/100 and a GF Value™ of kr104.70 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. Orkla ASA's interest expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was kr -156 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was kr-773 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. Orkla ASA's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was kr 1,736 Mil. Orkla ASA's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was kr -156 Mil. Orkla ASA's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 11.13. 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.

Orkla ASA (OSL:ORK) Interest Expense Explanation

Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.

Orkla ASA's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was kr-156 Mil. Its Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was kr1,736 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was kr14,761 Mil.

Orkla ASA's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Interest Coverage	=	-1	*	Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )	/	Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
	=	-1	*	1736	/	-156
	=	11.13

* 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.

Orkla ASA Interest Expense Historical Data

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Orkla ASA 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 Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was kr-773 Mil.

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What does a Interest Expense of kr-773 Mil mean?

Orkla ASA (OSL:ORK) has a Interest Expense of kr-773 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Orkla ASA and its competitors.

Is Orkla ASA's Interest Expense too high?

Orkla ASA's current Interest Expense is kr-773 Mil. Overall, Orkla ASA has a GF Score™ of 89/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.

How does Orkla ASA's Interest Expense compare to KHC and GIS?

Orkla ASA's Interest Expense of kr-773 Mil can be compared against companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?

A good Interest Expense depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods 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 Orkla ASA and its competitors. Orkla ASA's current Interest Expense is kr-773 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.

Is Orkla ASA stock overvalued right now?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Orkla ASA (OSL:ORK) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr104.70, compared to a current price of kr104.20 — trading 0.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is kr-773 Mil. Orkla ASA's overall GF Score™ is 89/100 with 3 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 Orkla ASA (OSL:ORK), the current Interest Expense is kr-773 Mil as of Mar. 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 Orkla ASA (OSL:ORK) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Orkla ASA stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of kr104.20 is trading 0.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of kr104.70. GuruFocus considers Orkla ASA to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for OSL:ORK:

Interest Expense: kr-773 Mil
GF Value™: kr104.70 vs. price of kr104.20 (0.5% below fair value)
GF Score™: 89/100 with 3 warning signs

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

Orkla ASA Business Description

Industry Consumer Defensive Consumer Packaged Goods

Comparable Companies OSL:LSG OSL:AKBM OSL:DELIA OSL:HBC XSWX:NESN XPAR:BN BOG:NUTRESA TSE:2802 NSE:NESTLEIND SHSE:603288 KHC SHSE:600887 GIS SZSE:300999 LSE:ABF SGX:F34 DUB:KRZ HRL MEX:BIMBOA HKSE:00288

Other Exchanges ORKLY:USA ORKLF:USA ORKo:Sweden ORKo:UK 0FIN:UK OKL:Germany

Address Drammensveien 149, Oslo, NOR, NO-0277

Website https://www.orkla.no

Orkla ASA is a branded consumer goods company, originally from Norway. Its segments include Orkla Foods, Orkla Food Ingredients, Orkla Snacks, Orkla Health, Orkla India, Orkla Home & Personal Care, The European Pizza, Orkla House Care, Health and Sports Nutrition Group, Pierre Robert Group, and Lilleborg. It generates the majority of its revenue from Norway.

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