Blue Bird (STU:4RB) Interest Expense: €-6 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


STU:4RB Blue Bird Corp STU:4RB
80 GF Score
Price €67.68
GF Value €44.41
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Blue Bird Interest Expense?

Blue Bird STU:4RB -0.76% 80 Interest Expense is €-6 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates STU:4RB with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of €44.41 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. Blue Bird's interest expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was € -1 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €-6 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. Blue Bird's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was € 34 Mil. Blue Bird's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was € -1 Mil. Blue Bird's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 25.33. 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.


Blue Bird  (STU:4RB) 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.

Blue Bird's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €-1 Mil. Its Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €34 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €72 Mil.

Blue Bird'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*33.837/-1.336
=25.33

* 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.


Blue Bird Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Blue Bird'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.

Blue Bird Interest Expense Chart

Blue Bird Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
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Blue Bird Quarterly Data
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Blue Bird 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 €-6 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 €-6 Mil mean?
Blue Bird (STU:4RB) has a Interest Expense of €-6 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Blue Bird and its competitors.
Is Blue Bird's Interest Expense too high?
Blue Bird's current Interest Expense is €-6 Mil. Overall, Blue Bird has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Blue Bird's Interest Expense compare to ALG and ASTE?
Blue Bird's Interest Expense of €-6 Mil can be compared against companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery 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 Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery company?
A good Interest Expense depends on the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery 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 Blue Bird and its competitors. Blue Bird's current Interest Expense is €-6 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Blue Bird stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Blue Bird (STU:4RB) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €44.41, compared to a current price of €67.68 — trading 52.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is €-6 Mil. Blue Bird's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 4 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 Blue Bird (STU:4RB), the current Interest Expense is €-6 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 Blue Bird (STU:4RB) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Blue Bird stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €67.68 is trading 52.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of €44.41. GuruFocus considers Blue Bird to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for STU:4RB:

  • Interest Expense: €-6 Mil
  • GF Value™: €44.41 vs. price of €67.68 (52.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 80/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:4RB stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Blue Bird Business Description

Other Exchanges BLBD:USA4RB:Germany
Address 3920 Arkwright Road, 2nd Floor, Macon, GA, USA, 31210
Blue Bird Corp is an American bus manufacturing company. It is an independent designer and manufacturer of school buses. The company operates in two segments; the Bus segment which involves the design, engineering, manufacture, and sales of school buses and extended warranties; and the Parts segment which includes the sales of replacement bus parts. Geographically, the company generates a majority of its revenue from its customers in the United States and the rest from Canada and Rest of the world.
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