Arcelik AS (STU:RCAA) Interest Expense: €-676 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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STU:RCAA Arcelik AS STU:RCAA
75 GF Score
Price €8.30
GF Value €6.34
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 8 Warning Signs
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What is Arcelik AS Interest Expense?

Arcelik AS STU:RCAA 75 Interest Expense is €-676 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates STU:RCAA with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of €6.34 (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. Arcelik AS's interest expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was € -163 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €-676 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. Arcelik AS's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was € 33 Mil. Arcelik AS's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was € -163 Mil. Arcelik AS's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.20. 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.

Arcelik AS  (STU:RCAA) 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.

Arcelik AS's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €-163 Mil. Its Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €33 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €1,753 Mil.

Arcelik AS'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*33.119/-162.771
=0.20

* 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. Arcelik ASs earnings cannot cover its interest expense. If the situation continues, the company may have to issue more debt.

Arcelik AS Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Arcelik AS'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.

Arcelik AS Interest Expense Chart

Arcelik AS Annual Data
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Arcelik AS Quarterly Data
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Arcelik AS 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 €-676 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 €-676 Mil mean?
Arcelik AS (STU:RCAA) has a Interest Expense of €-676 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Arcelik AS and its competitors.
Is Arcelik AS's Interest Expense too high?
Arcelik AS's current Interest Expense is €-676 Mil. Overall, Arcelik AS has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Arcelik AS's Interest Expense compare to SN and SGI?
Arcelik AS's Interest Expense of €-676 Mil can be compared against companies in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances 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 Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances company?
A good Interest Expense depends on the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances 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 Arcelik AS and its competitors. Arcelik AS's current Interest Expense is €-676 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Arcelik AS stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Arcelik AS (STU:RCAA) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €6.34, compared to a current price of €8.30 — trading 30.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is €-676 Mil. Arcelik AS's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 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 Arcelik AS (STU:RCAA), the current Interest Expense is €-676 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 Arcelik AS (STU:RCAA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Arcelik AS stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €8.30 is trading 30.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of €6.34. GuruFocus considers Arcelik AS to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for STU:RCAA:

  • Interest Expense: €-676 Mil
  • GF Value™: €6.34 vs. price of €8.30 (30.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 75/100 with 8 warning signs

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

Arcelik AS Business Description

Address Karaagac Caddesi No 2-6, Sutluce, Beyoglu, Istanbul, TUR, 34445
Arcelik AS is a Turkey-based company that is principally engaged in manufacturing household appliances. Its products consist of consumer durable goods, consumer electronics, kitchen accessories, and small home appliances. It provides after-sale services as well. It supplies products and services under the brands of Altus, Arctic, Arcelik, Beko, Blomberg, Dawlance, Defy, Elektrabregenz, Flavel, Grundig, Leisure, and VoltasBeko among others. The company's reportable segments are White goods and Consumer Electronics. The majority of its revenue is derived from the White goods segment which comprises washing machines, dryers, dishwashers, refrigerators, ovens, cookers, and the services provided for these products. Geographically, key revenue for the company is generated from Europe.
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