TLSNF (Telia Company AB) Interest Expense: $-328 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


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What is Telia Company AB Interest Expense?

Telia Company AB TLSNF -1.33% 60 Interest Expense is $-328 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates TLSNF with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of $3.24 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review.

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. Telia Company AB'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 $-328 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. Telia Company AB's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $ 331 Mil. Telia Company AB's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $ -77 Mil. Telia Company AB's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 4.29. 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.

Telia Company AB  (OTCPK:TLSNF) 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.

Telia Company AB'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 $331 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $7,928 Mil.

Telia Company AB'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*330.679/-77.169
=4.29

* 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.

Telia Company AB Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Telia Company AB'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.

Telia Company AB Interest Expense Chart

Telia Company AB Annual Data
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Telia Company AB Quarterly Data
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Telia Company AB 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 $-328 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 $-328 Mil mean?
Telia Company AB (TLSNF) has a Interest Expense of $-328 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Telia Company AB and its competitors.
Is Telia Company AB's Interest Expense too high?
Telia Company AB's current Interest Expense is $-328 Mil. Overall, Telia Company AB has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Telia Company AB's Interest Expense compare to TMUS and VZ?
Telia Company AB's Interest Expense of $-328 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 Telia Company AB and its competitors. Telia Company AB's current Interest Expense is $-328 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Telia Company AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Telia Company AB (TLSNF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $3.24, compared to a current price of $5.35 — trading 65.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is $-328 Mil. Telia Company AB's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 with 7 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 Telia Company AB (TLSNF), the current Interest Expense is $-328 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 Telia Company AB (TLSNF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Telia Company AB stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $5.35 is trading 65.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $3.24. GuruFocus considers Telia Company AB to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TLSNF:

  • Interest Expense: $-328 Mil
  • GF Value™: $3.24 vs. price of $5.35 (65.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 60/100 with 7 warning signs

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

Telia Company AB Business Description

Address Stjarntorget 1, Solna, SWE, 169 94
Telia is the incumbent telecom operator in Sweden. It also operates in Norway, Finland, and the Baltic countries. In the past five years, Telia has been narrowing its business focus, divesting businesses in Asia and focusing on its core markets.
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