Merko Ehitus AS (OTSE:MRK1T) Interest Expense: €-0.8 Mil (TTM As of Jun. 2026)

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OTSE:MRK1T Merko Ehitus AS OTSE:MRK1T
70 GF Score
Price €26.90
GF Value €13.51
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Merko Ehitus AS Interest Expense?

Merko Ehitus AS OTSE:MRK1T +0.37% 70 Interest Expense is €-0.8 Mil as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates OTSE:MRK1T with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of €13.51 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review.

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. Merko Ehitus AS's interest expense for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was € -0.2 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was €-0.8 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. Merko Ehitus AS's Operating Income for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was € 7.0 Mil. Merko Ehitus AS's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was € -0.2 Mil. Merko Ehitus AS's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 37.87. 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.

Merko Ehitus AS  (OTSE:MRK1T) 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.

Merko Ehitus AS's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was €-0.2 Mil. Its Operating Income for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was €7.0 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was €61.3 Mil.

Merko Ehitus AS's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Jun. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=-1*7.043/-0.186
=37.87

* 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.

Merko Ehitus AS Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Merko Ehitus 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.

Merko Ehitus AS Interest Expense Chart

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Merko Ehitus 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 Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €-0.8 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 €-0.8 Mil mean?
Merko Ehitus AS (OTSE:MRK1T) has a Interest Expense of €-0.8 Mil as of Jun. 2026. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Merko Ehitus AS and its competitors.
Is Merko Ehitus AS's Interest Expense too high?
Merko Ehitus AS's current Interest Expense is €-0.8 Mil. Overall, Merko Ehitus AS has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Merko Ehitus AS's Interest Expense compare to PWR and FIX?
Merko Ehitus AS's Interest Expense of €-0.8 Mil can be compared against companies in the Construction 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 Construction company?
A good Interest Expense depends on the Construction 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 Merko Ehitus AS and its competitors. Merko Ehitus AS's current Interest Expense is €-0.8 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Merko Ehitus AS stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Merko Ehitus AS (OTSE:MRK1T) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €13.51, compared to a current price of €26.90 — trading 99.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is €-0.8 Mil. Merko Ehitus AS's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 9 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 Merko Ehitus AS (OTSE:MRK1T), the current Interest Expense is €-0.8 Mil as of Jun. 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 Merko Ehitus AS (OTSE:MRK1T) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Merko Ehitus AS stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €26.90 is trading 99.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of €13.51. GuruFocus considers Merko Ehitus AS to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for OTSE:MRK1T:

  • Interest Expense: €-0.8 Mil
  • GF Value™: €13.51 vs. price of €26.90 (99.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 70/100 with 9 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the OTSE:MRK1T stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Merko Ehitus AS Business Description

Other Exchanges MKS:Germany
Address Jarvevana tee 9G, Tallinn, EST, 11314
Merko Ehitus AS is a construction company. The company is engaged in the business of general contracting of construction and on providing complete solutions in professional construction and real estate development. The company operates under two reportable segments: construction service and real estate development. Construction service contributes to the majority of the revenue. The Construction service segment includes all projects of the home markets in general construction, civil engineering, electrical construction and concrete works services. The firm operates mainly in Estonia, Lithuania, Latvia, and Norway. Geographically, the company generates the majority of its revenue from Estonia.
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