MTN Group (STU:LL6) Interest Expense: €-994 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2025)


STU:LL6 MTN Group Ltd STU:LL6
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GF Value €8.31
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What is MTN Group Interest Expense?

MTN Group STU:LL6 +5.00% 78 Interest Expense is €-994 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates STU:LL6 with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of €8.31 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review.

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. MTN Group's interest expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was € -531 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was €-994 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. MTN Group's Operating Income for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was € 1,757 Mil. MTN Group's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was € -531 Mil. MTN Group's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 3.31. 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.

MTN Group  (STU:LL6) 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.

MTN Group's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was €-531 Mil. Its Operating Income for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was €1,757 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was €6,008 Mil.

MTN Group's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*1756.939/-531.14
=3.31

* 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.

MTN Group Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for MTN 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.

MTN Group Interest Expense Chart

MTN Group Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Interest Expense
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MTN Group Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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MTN 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 Dec. 2025 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €-994 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 €-994 Mil mean?
MTN Group (STU:LL6) has a Interest Expense of €-994 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on MTN Group and its competitors.
Is MTN Group's Interest Expense too high?
MTN Group's current Interest Expense is €-994 Mil. Overall, MTN Group has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does MTN Group's Interest Expense compare to TMUS and VZ?
MTN Group's Interest Expense of €-994 Mil can be compared against companies in the Telecommunication Services 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 Telecommunication Services company?
A good Interest Expense depends on the Telecommunication Services 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 MTN Group and its competitors. MTN Group's current Interest Expense is €-994 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is MTN Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MTN Group (STU:LL6) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €8.31, compared to a current price of €12.60 — trading 51.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is €-994 Mil. MTN Group's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 8 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 MTN Group (STU:LL6), the current Interest Expense is €-994 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.

Is MTN Group (STU:LL6) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MTN Group stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €12.60 is trading 51.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of €8.31. GuruFocus considers MTN Group to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for STU:LL6:

  • Interest Expense: €-994 Mil
  • GF Value™: €8.31 vs. price of €12.60 (51.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 78/100 with 8 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:LL6 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

MTN Group Business Description

Address Innovation Centre 216 - 14th Avenue, Fairland, Roodepoort, Gauteng, Johannesburg, ZAF, 2195
MTN Group Ltd is a mobile telecommunications provider. The company also has a joint venture in Iran. From a product perspective, the majority of its revenue is from voice and data. Other contributors include SMS and sale of devices revenue. MTN also provides enterprise services to small/midsize enterprises and corporate clients. The company owns the mobile infrastructure and data centers. Its segments include Network services, Mobile devices, Interconnect and roaming, Digital and fintech and others. It derives maximum revenue from Network Services segment. Geographically, the company operates across South Africa, Nigeria, South and East Africa (SEA), GHASEA, Middle East and North Africa (MENA). The majority of the company's revenue is earned in and Nigeria.
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