TELNF (Telenor ASA) Interest Expense: $-342 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


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What is Telenor ASA Interest Expense?

Telenor ASA TELNF 71 Interest Expense is $-342 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates TELNF with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of $12.78 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. Telenor ASA's interest expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $ -77 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $-342 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. Telenor ASA's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $ 426 Mil. Telenor ASA's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $ -77 Mil. Telenor ASA's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 5.52. 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.

Telenor ASA  (OTCPK:TELNF) 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.

Telenor ASA's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-77 Mil. Its Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $426 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $8,485 Mil.

Telenor ASA'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*426.045/-77.237
=5.52

* 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.

Telenor ASA Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Telenor ASA'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.

Telenor ASA Interest Expense Chart

Telenor ASA Annual Data
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Interest Expense
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Telenor ASA Quarterly Data
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Telenor ASA 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 $-342 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 $-342 Mil mean?
Telenor ASA (TELNF) has a Interest Expense of $-342 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Telenor ASA and its competitors.
Is Telenor ASA's Interest Expense too high?
Telenor ASA's current Interest Expense is $-342 Mil. Overall, Telenor ASA has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Telenor ASA's Interest Expense compare to TMUS and VZ?
Telenor ASA's Interest Expense of $-342 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 Telenor ASA and its competitors. Telenor ASA's current Interest Expense is $-342 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Telenor ASA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Telenor ASA (TELNF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $12.78, compared to a current price of $14.12 — trading 10.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is $-342 Mil. Telenor ASA's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 5 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 Telenor ASA (TELNF), the current Interest Expense is $-342 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 Telenor ASA (TELNF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Telenor ASA stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $14.12 is trading 10.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $12.78. GuruFocus considers Telenor ASA to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TELNF:

  • Interest Expense: $-342 Mil
  • GF Value™: $12.78 vs. price of $14.12 (10.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 71/100 with 5 warning signs

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

Telenor ASA Business Description

Address Snaroyveien 30, Fornebu, NOR, N-1360
Telenor is an international provider of telecommunications services. It is the incumbent dominant telecom operator in Norway, and the Norwegian government holds a stake of more than 50% in the firm. Telenor also operates in other Nordic countries like Sweden, Denmark, and Finland, and owns several businesses in Asia. Most of Telenor's operations are mobile businesses, although it also has some fixed-line operations in Nordic European countries.
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