TVFCF (Television Francaise 1) Interest Expense: $-16 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


TVFCF Television Francaise 1 SA TVFCF
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Price $9.19
GF Value $10.45
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What is Television Francaise 1 Interest Expense?

Television Francaise 1 TVFCF -5.74% 73 Interest Expense is $-16 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates TVFCF with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of $10.45. 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. Television Francaise 1's interest expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $ -3 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $-16 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. Television Francaise 1's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $ 8 Mil. Television Francaise 1's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $ -3 Mil. Television Francaise 1's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.83. 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.

Television Francaise 1  (OTCPK:TVFCF) 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.

Television Francaise 1's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-3 Mil. Its Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $8 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $84 Mil.

Television Francaise 1'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*7.861/-2.775
=2.83

* 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.

Television Francaise 1 Interest Expense Historical Data

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Television Francaise 1 Interest Expense Chart

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Television Francaise 1 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 $-16 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 $-16 Mil mean?
Television Francaise 1 (TVFCF) has a Interest Expense of $-16 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Television Francaise 1 and its competitors.
Is Television Francaise 1's Interest Expense too high?
Television Francaise 1's current Interest Expense is $-16 Mil. Overall, Television Francaise 1 has a GF Score™ of 73/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Television Francaise 1's Interest Expense compare to NXST?
Television Francaise 1's Interest Expense of $-16 Mil can be compared against companies in the Media - Diversified 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 Media - Diversified company?
A good Interest Expense depends on the Media - Diversified 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 Television Francaise 1 and its competitors. Television Francaise 1's current Interest Expense is $-16 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Television Francaise 1 stock overvalued right now?
Television Francaise 1 (TVFCF) has a current Interest Expense of $-16 Mil. The stock's GF Value™ is $10.45, compared to a current price of $9.19 — trading 12.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is $-16 Mil. Television Francaise 1's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 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 Television Francaise 1 (TVFCF), the current Interest Expense is $-16 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 Television Francaise 1 (TVFCF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Television Francaise 1 stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $9.19 is trading 12.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $10.45.

Key valuation signals for TVFCF:

  • Interest Expense: $-16 Mil
  • GF Value™: $10.45 vs. price of $9.19 (12.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 73/100 with 7 warning signs

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

Television Francaise 1 Business Description

Address 1, quai du Point du Jour, Boulogne-Billancourt, Paris, FRA, 92656
Television Francaise 1 SA is a television broadcasting company. The firm operates numerous television channels, including TF1, which is the company's flagship channel that broadcasts a variety of television programming. Additionally, the company controls other channels such as LCI, which focuses on news and current events, and Eurosport, the company's sports broadcasting. It is also involved in television and film production, publishing, as well as social media services. The company operates in two segments The Media segment and Studio TF1 segment. The company generates the vast majority of its revenue in France.
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