Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. TIM's interest expense for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $ -122 Mil.
Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $-526 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. TIM's Operating Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $ 301 Mil. TIM's Interest Expense for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $ -122 Mil.
TIM's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.46.
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.
TIM (NYSE:TIMB) 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.
* 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.
TIM Interest Expense Historical Data
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The historical data trend for TIM'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.
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 $-526 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.
TIM (TIMB) has a Interest Expense of $-526 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on TIM and its competitors.
Is TIM's Interest Expense too high?
TIM's current Interest Expense is $-526 Mil. Overall, TIM has a GF Score™ of 89/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does TIM's Interest Expense compare to TMUS and VZ?
TIM's Interest Expense of $-526 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 TIM and its competitors. TIM's current Interest Expense is $-526 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is TIM stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, TIM (TIMB) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $19.49, compared to a current price of $21.70 — trading 11.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is $-526 Mil. TIM's overall GF Score™ is 89/100 with 2 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 TIM (TIMB), the current Interest Expense is $-526 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 TIM (TIMB) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, TIM stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $21.70 is trading 11.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $19.49.
GuruFocus considers TIM to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TIMB:
Interest Expense: $-526 Mil
GF Value™: $19.49 vs. price of $21.70 (11.4% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TIMB stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
TIM, which is 67%-owned by Telecom Italia, is the third-largest wireless carrier in Brazil, with 62 million subscribers, equal to about 23% of the market. The firm owns 49% of I-Systems, an infrastructure partnership that is expanding its network footprint across Brazil. I-Systems can provide broadband service to about 8 million locations, including 6.5 million with fiber, equal to 10%-15% of the country. TIM leases capacity on the venture's network to serve retail broadband customers under the UltraFibra brand, but it has agreed to buy out its joint venture partner in 2026 and will take full ownership of these assets. TIM also resells fiber network access from other providers.
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