George Weston (TSX:WN) Interest Expense: C$-1,130 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


TSX:WN George Weston Ltd TSX:WN
79 GF Score
Price C$99.64
GF Value C$83.94
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is George Weston Interest Expense?

George Weston TSX:WN -0.99% 79 Interest Expense is C$-1,130 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates TSX:WN with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of C$83.94 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. George Weston's interest expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was C$ -287 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was C$-1,130 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. George Weston's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was C$ 1,150 Mil. George Weston's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was C$ -287 Mil. George Weston's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 4.01. 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.

George Weston  (TSX:WN) 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.

George Weston's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was C$-287 Mil. Its Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was C$1,150 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was C$18,505 Mil.

George Weston'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*1150/-287
=4.01

* 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.

George Weston Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for George Weston'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.

George Weston Interest Expense Chart

George Weston Annual Data
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Interest Expense
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George Weston Quarterly Data
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George Weston 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$-1,130 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$-1,130 Mil mean?
George Weston (TSX:WN) has a Interest Expense of C$-1,130 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on George Weston and its competitors.
Is George Weston's Interest Expense too high?
George Weston's current Interest Expense is C$-1,130 Mil. Overall, George Weston has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does George Weston's Interest Expense compare to KR and SFM?
George Weston's Interest Expense of C$-1,130 Mil can be compared against companies in the Retail - Defensive 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 Retail - Defensive company?
A good Interest Expense depends on the Retail - Defensive 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 George Weston and its competitors. George Weston's current Interest Expense is C$-1,130 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is George Weston stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, George Weston (TSX:WN) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is C$83.94, compared to a current price of C$99.64 — trading 18.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is C$-1,130 Mil. George Weston's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 6 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 George Weston (TSX:WN), the current Interest Expense is C$-1,130 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 George Weston (TSX:WN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, George Weston stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of C$99.64 is trading 18.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of C$83.94. GuruFocus considers George Weston to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSX:WN:

  • Interest Expense: C$-1,130 Mil
  • GF Value™: C$83.94 vs. price of C$99.64 (18.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 79/100 with 6 warning signs

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

George Weston Business Description

Address 22 St. Clair Avenue East, Suite 800, Toronto, ON, CAN, M4T 2S5
George Weston is a holding company that controls majority stakes in retailer Loblaw and in Choice Properties, a real estate investment trust. Loblaw boasts the largest retail footprint across Canada with 2,500 food retail and pharmacy stores under banners such as Loblaw, No-Frills, Maxi, and Shoppers Drug Mart. Meanwhile, open-ended Choice Properties REIT owns and manages over 700 commercial and residential properties in Canada, generating roughly 60% of its gross rental revenue from its largest tenant Loblaw. Previously, George Weston sold its wholly owned bakery Weston Foods in 2022. The firm is controlled by the Weston family, which owns a 60% stake.
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