Var Energi ASA (OSL:VAR) Interest Expense: kr-2,209 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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OSL:VAR Var Energi ASA OSL:VAR
78 GF Score
Price kr43.33
GF Value kr44.91
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Var Energi ASA Interest Expense?

Var Energi ASA OSL:VAR +3.02% 78 Interest Expense is kr-2,209 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates OSL:VAR with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of kr44.91 (Fairly Valued). 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. Var Energi ASA's interest expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was kr -716 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was kr-2,209 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. Var Energi ASA's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was kr 12,254 Mil. Var Energi ASA's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was kr -716 Mil. Var Energi ASA's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 17.12. 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.

Var Energi ASA  (OSL:VAR) 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.

Var Energi ASA's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was kr-716 Mil. Its Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was kr12,254 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was kr56,862 Mil.

Var Energi 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*12253.866/-715.702
=17.12

* 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.

Var Energi ASA Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Var Energi ASA'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.

Var Energi ASA Interest Expense Chart

Var Energi ASA Annual Data
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Interest Expense
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Var Energi ASA Quarterly Data
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Var Energi 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-2,209 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-2,209 Mil mean?
Var Energi ASA (OSL:VAR) has a Interest Expense of kr-2,209 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Var Energi ASA and its competitors.
Is Var Energi ASA's Interest Expense too high?
Var Energi ASA's current Interest Expense is kr-2,209 Mil. Overall, Var Energi ASA has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Var Energi ASA's Interest Expense compare to COP and EOG?
Var Energi ASA's Interest Expense of kr-2,209 Mil can be compared against companies in the Oil & Gas 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 Oil & Gas company?
A good Interest Expense depends on the Oil & Gas 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 Var Energi ASA and its competitors. Var Energi ASA's current Interest Expense is kr-2,209 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Var Energi ASA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Var Energi ASA (OSL:VAR) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr44.91, compared to a current price of kr43.33 — trading 3.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is kr-2,209 Mil. Var Energi ASA's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 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 Var Energi ASA (OSL:VAR), the current Interest Expense is kr-2,209 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 Var Energi ASA (OSL:VAR) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Var Energi ASA stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of kr43.33 is trading 3.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of kr44.91. GuruFocus considers Var Energi ASA to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for OSL:VAR:

  • Interest Expense: kr-2,209 Mil
  • GF Value™: kr44.91 vs. price of kr43.33 (3.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 78/100 with 4 warning signs

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

Var Energi ASA Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Address Vestre Svanholmen 1, Sandnes, NOR, 4313
Var Energi ASA is an independent upstream oil and gas company on the Norwegian continental shelf. It operates within the geographical area of Norway and the business is entirely related to the exploration for and production of petroleum in Norway. The Company operates within a single operating segment, and the products include oil and gas, natural gas liquids (NGL). Revenues are mainly related to the sale of oil, gas, and NGL. Var Energi is the operator of the following producing fields: Goliat (Barents Sea), Fenja (Norwegian Sea), Gjoa, Duva, Balder, and Ringhorne (North Sea).
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