SPGNY (Springer Nature AG KGaA) Interest Expense: $-119 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2025)

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What is Springer Nature AG KGaA Interest Expense?

Springer Nature AG KGaA SPGNY 41 Interest Expense is $-119 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates SPGNY with a GF Score™ of 41/100. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. Springer Nature AG KGaA's interest expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was $ 78 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $-119 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. Springer Nature AG KGaA's Operating Income for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was $ 317 Mil. Springer Nature AG KGaA's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was $ 78 Mil. Springer Nature AG KGaA did not have earnings to cover the interest expense. 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.


Springer Nature AG KGaA  (OTCPK:SPGNY) 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.

Springer Nature AG KGaA's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was $78 Mil. Its Operating Income for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was $317 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was $1,747 Mil.

Springer Nature AG KGaA's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

* 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. Springer Nature AG & Co KGaA interest coverage is 4.43, which is low.


Springer Nature AG KGaA Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Springer Nature AG KGaA'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.

Springer Nature AG KGaA Interest Expense Chart

Springer Nature AG KGaA Annual Data
Trend Dec13 Dec14 Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Interest Expense
Get a 7-Day Free Trial -271.84 -279.05 -342.31 -163.77 -122.37

Springer Nature AG KGaA Semi-Annual Data
Dec13 Dec14 Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
Interest Expense Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.00 -220.67 50.89 -197.81 78.45
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Springer Nature AG KGaA 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 Dec. 2025 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-119 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 $-119 Mil mean?
Springer Nature AG KGaA (SPGNY) has a Interest Expense of $-119 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Springer Nature AG KGaA and its competitors.
Is Springer Nature AG KGaA's Interest Expense too high?
Springer Nature AG KGaA's current Interest Expense is $-119 Mil. Overall, Springer Nature AG KGaA has a GF Score™ of 41/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Springer Nature AG KGaA's Interest Expense compare to NYT and WLY?
Springer Nature AG KGaA's Interest Expense of $-119 Mil can be compared against companies in the Media - Diversified 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 Media - Diversified company?
A good Interest Expense depends on the Media - Diversified 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 Springer Nature AG KGaA and its competitors. Springer Nature AG KGaA's current Interest Expense is $-119 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Springer Nature AG KGaA stock overvalued right now?
Springer Nature AG KGaA (SPGNY) has a current Interest Expense of $-119 Mil. The current Interest Expense is $-119 Mil. Springer Nature AG KGaA's overall GF Score™ is 41/100 with 6 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 Springer Nature AG KGaA (SPGNY), the current Interest Expense is $-119 Mil as of Dec. 2025. 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.

Springer Nature AG KGaA Business Description

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Springer Nature AG & Co KGaA is a research, educational, and professional publisher providing content to communities through a range of platforms, products, and services. It offers journals, books, platforms, databases & and solutions. The company includes three Segments: Research, Education, and Health. The company operates in the Americas, APAC, Germany, and Other EMEA regions. The majority of revenue is generated from the research segment in America.
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