Air Canada (TSX:AC) Interest Expense: C$-590 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


TSX:AC Air Canada TSX:AC
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What is Air Canada Interest Expense?

Air Canada TSX:AC +1.02% 86 Interest Expense is C$-590 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates TSX:AC with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of C$24.15 (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. Air Canada's interest expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was C$ -149 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was C$-590 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. Air Canada's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was C$ 117 Mil. Air Canada's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was C$ -149 Mil. Air Canada's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.79. 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.

Air Canada  (TSX:AC) 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.

Air Canada's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was C$-149 Mil. Its Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was C$117 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was C$9,009 Mil.

Air Canada'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*117/-149
=0.79

* 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.

Air Canada Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Air Canada'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.

Air Canada Interest Expense Chart

Air Canada Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Interest Expense
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Air Canada Quarterly Data
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Air Canada 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 C$-590 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 C$-590 Mil mean?
Air Canada (TSX:AC) has a Interest Expense of C$-590 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Air Canada and its competitors.
Is Air Canada's Interest Expense too high?
Air Canada's current Interest Expense is C$-590 Mil. Overall, Air Canada has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Air Canada's Interest Expense compare to DAL and UAL?
Air Canada's Interest Expense of C$-590 Mil can be compared against companies in the Transportation 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 Transportation company?
A good Interest Expense depends on the Transportation 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 Air Canada and its competitors. Air Canada's current Interest Expense is C$-590 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Air Canada stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Air Canada (TSX:AC) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is C$24.15, compared to a current price of C$24.74 — trading 2.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is C$-590 Mil. Air Canada's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 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 Air Canada (TSX:AC), the current Interest Expense is C$-590 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 Air Canada (TSX:AC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Air Canada stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of C$24.74 is trading 2.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of C$24.15. GuruFocus considers Air Canada to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TSX:AC:

  • Interest Expense: C$-590 Mil
  • GF Value™: C$24.15 vs. price of C$24.74 (2.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 86/100 with 5 warning signs

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

Air Canada Business Description

Address 7373 Cote Vertu Boulevard West, Air Canada Centre, Saint-Laurent, Montreal, QC, CAN, H4S 1Z3
Air Canada is Canada's largest airline, serving nearly 50 million passengers each year, together with its low-cost subbrand, Rouge, and contracts for regional connection flights into its network. Air Canada is a sixth-freedom airline, which flies many passengers on long-haul trips to and from the US with a layover in Canada.
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