UNIT (Uniti Group) Interest Expense: $-682 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


UNIT Uniti Group Inc UNIT
82 GF Score
Price $11.17
GF Value $11.04
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 9 Warning Signs
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What is Uniti Group Interest Expense?

Uniti Group UNIT -2.62% 82 Interest Expense is $-682 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates UNIT with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of $11.04 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review.

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. Uniti Group's interest expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $ -188 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $-682 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. Uniti Group's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $ 141 Mil. Uniti Group's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $ -188 Mil. Uniti Group's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.75. 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.


Uniti Group  (NAS:UNIT) 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.

Uniti Group's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-188 Mil. Its Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $141 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $10,980 Mil.

Uniti Group'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*141/-188.2
=0.75

* 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.

Warning Sign:

Ben Graham prefers companies' interest coverage to be at least 5. Uniti Group Incs earnings cannot cover its interest expense. If the situation continues, the company may have to issue more debt.


Uniti Group Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Uniti Group'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.

Uniti Group Interest Expense Chart

Uniti Group Annual Data
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Uniti Group 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 $-682 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 $-682 Mil mean?
Uniti Group (UNIT) has a Interest Expense of $-682 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Uniti Group and its competitors.
Is Uniti Group's Interest Expense too high?
Uniti Group's current Interest Expense is $-682 Mil. Overall, Uniti Group has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Uniti Group's Interest Expense compare to BXDC and EPR?
Uniti Group's Interest Expense of $-682 Mil can be compared against companies in the REITs 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 REITs company?
A good Interest Expense depends on the REITs 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 Uniti Group and its competitors. Uniti Group's current Interest Expense is $-682 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Uniti Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Uniti Group (UNIT) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $11.04, compared to a current price of $11.17 — trading 1.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is $-682 Mil. Uniti Group's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 9 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 Uniti Group (UNIT), the current Interest Expense is $-682 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 Uniti Group (UNIT) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Uniti Group stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $11.17 is trading 1.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $11.04. GuruFocus considers Uniti Group to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for UNIT:

  • Interest Expense: $-682 Mil
  • GF Value™: $11.04 vs. price of $11.17 (1.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 82/100 with 9 warning signs

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


Uniti Group Business Description

Industry Real EstateREITs
Other Exchanges 8XC0:Germany
Address 2101 Riverfront Drive, Suite A, Little Rock, AR, USA, 72202
Uniti is the product of the August 2025 merger of the firm with Windstream, its former primary customer. The combined firm owns a 240,000 route-mile fiber network that serves enterprise and residential customers. Selling high-capacity fiber circuits to enterprises generates about 20% of consolidated revenue. Uniti's residential networks reach about 4.5 million households, mostly in less-populated markets in the Southeast, but only about 1.9 million of these locations have been upgraded with fiber. Legacy copper-cable networks serve the remainder. Residential services account for about a third of total revenue. Small business and wholesale services provided within this residential service territory account for about 20% of revenue.
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