Otter Tail (STU:OT4) Interest Expense: €-42 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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STU:OT4 Otter Tail Corp STU:OT4
83 GF Score
Price €78.50
GF Value €69.48
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What is Otter Tail Interest Expense?

Otter Tail STU:OT4 -0.63% 83 Interest Expense is €-42 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates STU:OT4 with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of €69.48. 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. Otter Tail's interest expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was € -11 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €-42 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. Otter Tail's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was € 74 Mil. Otter Tail's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was € -11 Mil. Otter Tail's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 6.75. 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.

Otter Tail  (STU:OT4) 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.

Otter Tail's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €-11 Mil. Its Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €74 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €920 Mil.

Otter Tail'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*73.73/-10.93
=6.75

* 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.

Otter Tail Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Otter Tail'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.

Otter Tail Interest Expense Chart

Otter Tail Annual Data
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STU:OT4
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Otter Tail 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 €-42 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 €-42 Mil mean?
Otter Tail (STU:OT4) has a Interest Expense of €-42 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Otter Tail and its competitors.
Is Otter Tail's Interest Expense too high?
Otter Tail's current Interest Expense is €-42 Mil. Overall, Otter Tail has a GF Score™ of 83/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Otter Tail's Interest Expense compare to SEB and TTI?
Otter Tail's Interest Expense of €-42 Mil can be compared against companies in the Conglomerates 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 Conglomerates company?
A good Interest Expense depends on the Conglomerates 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 Otter Tail and its competitors. Otter Tail's current Interest Expense is €-42 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Otter Tail stock overvalued right now?
Otter Tail (STU:OT4) has a current Interest Expense of €-42 Mil. The stock's GF Value™ is €69.48, compared to a current price of €78.50 — trading 13% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is €-42 Mil. Otter Tail's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 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 Otter Tail (STU:OT4), the current Interest Expense is €-42 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 Otter Tail (STU:OT4) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Otter Tail stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €78.50 is trading 13% above its estimated GF Value™ of €69.48.

Key valuation signals for STU:OT4:

  • Interest Expense: €-42 Mil
  • GF Value™: €69.48 vs. price of €78.50 (13% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 83/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:OT4 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Otter Tail Business Description

Other Exchanges OTTR:USA
Address 215 South Cascade Street, P.O. Box 496, Fergus Falls, MN, USA, 56538-0496
Otter Tail Corp is a U.S. energy company that operates in the electric (produces and sells electricity), manufacturing (fabricates metal components), and plastics segments (pipes for water uses). The company conducts its operations and acquires the majority of its revenue in the U.S. in the states of Minnesota, South Dakota, and North Dakota. The majority of the company's revenue is derived from the Electric segment and commercial customers, although it generates revenue from residential and industrial customers, as well.
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