HMS Networks AB (OSTO:HMS) Interest Expense: kr-116 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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OSTO:HMS HMS Networks AB OSTO:HMS
97 GF Score
Price kr483.80
GF Value kr511.61
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is HMS Networks AB Interest Expense?

HMS Networks AB OSTO:HMS -1.27% 97 Interest Expense is kr-116 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates OSTO:HMS with a GF Score™ of 97/100 and a GF Value™ of kr511.61 (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. HMS Networks AB's interest expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was kr -34 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was kr-116 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. HMS Networks AB's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was kr 237 Mil. HMS Networks AB's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was kr -34 Mil. HMS Networks AB's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 6.97. 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.

HMS Networks AB  (OSTO:HMS) 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.

HMS Networks AB's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was kr-34 Mil. Its Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was kr237 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was kr1,840 Mil.

HMS Networks AB'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*237/-34
=6.97

* 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.

HMS Networks AB Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for HMS Networks AB'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.

HMS Networks AB Interest Expense Chart

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HMS Networks AB 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-116 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-116 Mil mean?
HMS Networks AB (OSTO:HMS) has a Interest Expense of kr-116 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on HMS Networks AB and its competitors.
Is HMS Networks AB's Interest Expense too high?
HMS Networks AB's current Interest Expense is kr-116 Mil. Overall, HMS Networks AB has a GF Score™ of 97/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does HMS Networks AB's Interest Expense compare to CSCO and CIEN?
HMS Networks AB's Interest Expense of kr-116 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 HMS Networks AB and its competitors. HMS Networks AB's current Interest Expense is kr-116 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is HMS Networks AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HMS Networks AB (OSTO:HMS) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr511.61, compared to a current price of kr483.80 — trading 5.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is kr-116 Mil. HMS Networks AB's overall GF Score™ is 97/100 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 HMS Networks AB (OSTO:HMS), the current Interest Expense is kr-116 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 HMS Networks AB (OSTO:HMS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HMS Networks AB stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of kr483.80 is trading 5.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of kr511.61. GuruFocus considers HMS Networks AB to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for OSTO:HMS:

  • Interest Expense: kr-116 Mil
  • GF Value™: kr511.61 vs. price of kr483.80 (5.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 97/100 with 2 warning signs

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

HMS Networks AB Business Description

Address Stationsgatan 37, Box 4126, Halmstad, SWE, SE-300 04
HMS Networks AB supplies proprietary, patented technology for intelligent industrial communication. It develops and manufactures solutions for connecting industrial products to networks and gateways, thus enabling interconnection between various networks. The group sells products in various countries, including Germany. Its operating segments include Industrial Data Solutions, Industrial Network Technology, and New Industries. The brands of the company are Anybus, Red Lion, N-Tron, Ewon, Intesis, Ixxat, Owasys, and PEAK-System.
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