SMOPF (Smartoptics Group ASA) Interest Expense: $-0.76 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


SMOPF Smartoptics Group ASA SMOPF
81 GF Score
Price $4.85
GF Value $1.23
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Smartoptics Group ASA Interest Expense?

Smartoptics Group ASA SMOPF -6.73% 81 Interest Expense is $-0.76 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates SMOPF with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.23 (Significantly Overvalued). 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. Smartoptics Group ASA's interest expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $ -0.02 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $-0.76 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. Smartoptics Group ASA's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $ 1.81 Mil. Smartoptics Group ASA's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $ -0.02 Mil. Smartoptics Group ASA's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 75.46. 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.

Smartoptics Group ASA  (OTCPK:SMOPF) 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.

Smartoptics Group ASA's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-0.02 Mil. Its Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $1.81 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.20 Mil.

Smartoptics Group 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*1.811/-0.024
=75.46

* 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.

Smartoptics Group ASA Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Smartoptics Group 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.

Smartoptics Group ASA Interest Expense Chart

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Smartoptics Group 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 $-0.76 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 $-0.76 Mil mean?
Smartoptics Group ASA (SMOPF) has a Interest Expense of $-0.76 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Smartoptics Group ASA and its competitors.
Is Smartoptics Group ASA's Interest Expense too high?
Smartoptics Group ASA's current Interest Expense is $-0.76 Mil. Overall, Smartoptics Group ASA has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Smartoptics Group ASA's Interest Expense compare to CSCO and CIEN?
Smartoptics Group ASA's Interest Expense of $-0.76 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 Smartoptics Group ASA and its competitors. Smartoptics Group ASA's current Interest Expense is $-0.76 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Smartoptics Group ASA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Smartoptics Group ASA (SMOPF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.23, compared to a current price of $4.85 — trading 294.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is $-0.76 Mil. Smartoptics Group ASA's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 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 Smartoptics Group ASA (SMOPF), the current Interest Expense is $-0.76 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 Smartoptics Group ASA (SMOPF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Smartoptics Group ASA stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $4.85 is trading 294.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $1.23. GuruFocus considers Smartoptics Group ASA to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for SMOPF:

  • Interest Expense: $-0.76 Mil
  • GF Value™: $1.23 vs. price of $4.85 (294.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 81/100 with 2 warning signs

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

Smartoptics Group ASA Business Description

Address Brynsalleen 2, Oslo, NOR, 0667
Smartoptics Group ASA provides optical networking solutions and devices for open networking. The company has three main product categories: Solutions, Optical Devices, and Software & Services. These products are used to construct various Enterprise, Governmental, DCI, Metro, and Regional networks. The Solutions consist of the DCP-R family, DCP-F family, DCP-M family, transponders, and Muxponders, as well as transceivers used in connection with the System projects. Optical devices consist of transceivers, passive filters, and accessories that are sold independently of products in the Solutions offering. Software and Services are closely related to Solutions, as customers buy a complete solution including a Software and Services package. Geographically works in America, EMEA, and APAC.
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