PEGRF (Pennon Group) Interest Expense: $-276 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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PEGRF Pennon Group PLC PEGRF
75 GF Score
Price $5.80
GF Value $6.24
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Pennon Group Interest Expense?

Pennon Group PEGRF 75 Interest Expense is $-276 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates PEGRF with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of $6.24 (Fairly Valued). 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. Pennon Group's interest expense for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was $ -142 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $-276 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. Pennon Group's Operating Income for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was $ 237 Mil. Pennon Group's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was $ -142 Mil. Pennon Group's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.68. 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.

Pennon Group  (OTCPK:PEGRF) 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.

Pennon Group's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-142 Mil. Its Operating Income for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was $237 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was $6,311 Mil.

Pennon Group'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*237.467/-141.6
=1.68

* 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.

Warning Sign:

Ben Graham prefers companies' interest coverage to be at least 5. Pennon Group PLC interest coverage is 1.68, which is low.

Pennon Group Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Pennon Group'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.

Pennon Group Interest Expense Chart

Pennon Group Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Interest Expense
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Pennon Group Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
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Pennon Group 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 semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-276 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 $-276 Mil mean?
Pennon Group (PEGRF) has a Interest Expense of $-276 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Pennon Group and its competitors.
Is Pennon Group's Interest Expense too high?
Pennon Group's current Interest Expense is $-276 Mil. Overall, Pennon Group has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Pennon Group's Interest Expense compare to AWK and WTRG?
Pennon Group's Interest Expense of $-276 Mil can be compared against companies in the Utilities - Regulated 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 Utilities - Regulated company?
A good Interest Expense depends on the Utilities - Regulated 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 Pennon Group and its competitors. Pennon Group's current Interest Expense is $-276 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Pennon Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pennon Group (PEGRF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $6.24, compared to a current price of $5.80 — trading 7.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is $-276 Mil. Pennon Group's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 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 Pennon Group (PEGRF), the current Interest Expense is $-276 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 Pennon Group (PEGRF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pennon Group stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $5.80 is trading 7.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $6.24. GuruFocus considers Pennon Group to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for PEGRF:

  • Interest Expense: $-276 Mil
  • GF Value™: $6.24 vs. price of $5.80 (7.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 75/100 with 9 warning signs

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

Pennon Group Business Description

Address Rydon Lane, Peninsula House, Exeter, Devon, GBR, EX2 7HR
Pennon Group PLC is a British water and environmental utility infrastructure company that operates mainly in the United Kingdom. It has smaller operations in the European Union, China, and other countries. The company operates through Water, Non-household retail, and other segments. The water business comprises the regulated water and wastewater services undertaken by South West Water. The non-household retail business comprises the services provided by Pennon Water Services in the non-household water and wastewater retail market. The majority of revenue is derived from the water division.
75GF Score

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