Meren Energy (TSX:MER) Interest Expense: C$-65.6 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


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What is Meren Energy Interest Expense?

Meren Energy TSX:MER -0.50% 34 Interest Expense is C$-65.6 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates TSX:MER with a GF Score™ of 34/100. 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. Meren Energy's interest expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was C$ -14.0 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was C$-65.6 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. Meren Energy's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was C$ 38.6 Mil. Meren Energy's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was C$ -14.0 Mil. Meren Energy's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.75. 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.

Meren Energy  (TSX:MER) 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.

Meren Energy's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was C$-14.0 Mil. Its Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was C$38.6 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was C$511.3 Mil.

Meren Energy'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*38.553/-13.994
=2.75

* 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.

Meren Energy Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Meren Energy'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.

Meren Energy Interest Expense Chart

Meren Energy Annual Data
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Meren Energy 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$-65.6 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$-65.6 Mil mean?
Meren Energy (TSX:MER) has a Interest Expense of C$-65.6 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Meren Energy and its competitors.
Is Meren Energy's Interest Expense too high?
Meren Energy's current Interest Expense is C$-65.6 Mil. Overall, Meren Energy has a GF Score™ of 34/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Meren Energy's Interest Expense compare to COP and EOG?
Meren Energy's Interest Expense of C$-65.6 Mil can be compared against companies in the Oil & Gas 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 an Oil & Gas company?
A good Interest Expense depends on the Oil & Gas 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 Meren Energy and its competitors. Meren Energy's current Interest Expense is C$-65.6 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Meren Energy stock overvalued right now?
Meren Energy (TSX:MER) has a current Interest Expense of C$-65.6 Mil. The current Interest Expense is C$-65.6 Mil. Meren Energy's overall GF Score™ is 34/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Interest Expense calculated?
Interest Expense is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Meren Energy (TSX:MER), the current Interest Expense is C$-65.6 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.

Meren Energy Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Address 666 Burrard Street, Suite 2500, 25th Floor, Vancouver, BC, CAN, V6C 2X8
Meren Energy Inc is an Independent upstream oil and gas company with interests offshore Nigeria, Namibia, South Africa, and Equatorial Guinea. The development assets of the company are in deepwater Nigeria operated by Majors. The Company holds a forward position in the Orange Basin, including its interest in the Venus light oil project, offshore Namibia, and its direct interest in Block 3B/4B, offshore South Africa.
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