VTMTF (Vertu Motors) Interest Expense: $-32 Mil (TTM As of Feb. 2026)


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What is Vertu Motors Interest Expense?

Vertu Motors VTMTF +16.85% 62 Interest Expense is $-32 Mil as of Feb. 2026. GuruFocus rates VTMTF with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.93 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review.

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. Vertu Motors's interest expense for the six months ended in Feb. 2026 was $ -16 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 was $-32 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. Vertu Motors's Operating Income for the six months ended in Feb. 2026 was $ -6 Mil. Vertu Motors's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Feb. 2026 was $ -16 Mil. Vertu Motors did not have earnings to cover the interest expense. 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.


Vertu Motors  (OTCPK:VTMTF) 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.

Vertu Motors's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Feb. 2026 was $-16 Mil. Its Operating Income for the six months ended in Feb. 2026 was $-6 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the six months ended in Feb. 2026 was $283 Mil.

Vertu Motors's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 is calculated as

Vertu Motors did not have earnings to cover the interest expense.

* 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.


Vertu Motors Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Vertu Motors'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.

Vertu Motors Interest Expense Chart

Vertu Motors Annual Data
Trend Feb17 Feb18 Feb19 Feb20 Feb21 Feb22 Feb23 Feb24 Feb25 Feb26
Interest Expense
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Vertu Motors Semi-Annual Data
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Vertu Motors 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 Feb. 2026 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-32 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 $-32 Mil mean?
Vertu Motors (VTMTF) has a Interest Expense of $-32 Mil as of Feb. 2026. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Vertu Motors and its competitors.
Is Vertu Motors' Interest Expense too high?
Vertu Motors' current Interest Expense is $-32 Mil. Overall, Vertu Motors has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Vertu Motors' Interest Expense compare to CVNA and PAG?
Vertu Motors' Interest Expense of $-32 Mil can be compared against companies in the Vehicles & Parts 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
A good Interest Expense depends on the Vehicles & Parts 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 Vertu Motors and its competitors. Vertu Motors's current Interest Expense is $-32 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Vertu Motors stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vertu Motors (VTMTF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.93, compared to a current price of $0.97 — trading 4.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is $-32 Mil. Vertu Motors' overall GF Score™ is 62/100 with 8 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 Vertu Motors (VTMTF), the current Interest Expense is $-32 Mil as of Feb. 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 Vertu Motors (VTMTF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vertu Motors stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $0.97 is trading 4.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $0.93. GuruFocus considers Vertu Motors to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for VTMTF:

  • Interest Expense: $-32 Mil
  • GF Value™: $0.93 vs. price of $0.97 (4.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 62/100 with 8 warning signs

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


Vertu Motors Business Description

Other Exchanges VTUl:UKVTU:UKV2N:Germany
Address Vertu House, 5th Avenue Business Park, Team Valley, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, GBR, NE11 0XA
Vertu Motors PLC is an automotive retailer in the United Kingdom. The business activity of the group includes selling new cars, motorcycles, commercial vehicles, and used vehicles, together with after-sale services. It operates through various franchise dealerships, such as Volkswagen, Land Rover, Audi, Mercedes-Benz, Jaguar, Kia, Toyota, and many others. The company generates maximum revenue from used cars.
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