WOLWF (Woolworths Group) Interest Expense: $-163 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2025)


WOLWF Woolworths Group Ltd WOLWF
67 GF Score
Price $30.16
GF Value $24.79
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Woolworths Group Interest Expense?

Woolworths Group WOLWF 67 Interest Expense is $-163 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates WOLWF with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of $24.79 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 11 warning signs investors should review.

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. Woolworths Group's interest expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was $ -85 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $-163 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. Woolworths Group's Operating Income for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was $ -330 Mil. Woolworths Group's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was $ -85 Mil. Woolworths Group 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.


Woolworths Group  (OTCPK:WOLWF) 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.

Woolworths Group's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was $-85 Mil. Its Operating Income for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was $-330 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was $10,001 Mil.

Woolworths Group's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Woolworths Group 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.


Woolworths Group Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Woolworths 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.

Woolworths Group Interest Expense Chart

Woolworths Group Annual Data
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Woolworths Group Semi-Annual Data
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Woolworths 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 Dec. 2025 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-163 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 $-163 Mil mean?
Woolworths Group (WOLWF) has a Interest Expense of $-163 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Woolworths Group and its competitors.
Is Woolworths Group's Interest Expense too high?
Woolworths Group's current Interest Expense is $-163 Mil. Overall, Woolworths Group has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Woolworths Group's Interest Expense compare to KR and SFM?
Woolworths Group's Interest Expense of $-163 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 Woolworths Group and its competitors. Woolworths Group's current Interest Expense is $-163 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Woolworths Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Woolworths Group (WOLWF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $24.79, compared to a current price of $30.16 — trading 21.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is $-163 Mil. Woolworths Group's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 11 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 Woolworths Group (WOLWF), the current Interest Expense is $-163 Mil as of Dec. 2025. 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 Woolworths Group (WOLWF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Woolworths Group stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $30.16 is trading 21.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $24.79. GuruFocus considers Woolworths Group to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for WOLWF:

  • Interest Expense: $-163 Mil
  • GF Value™: $24.79 vs. price of $30.16 (21.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 67/100 with 11 warning signs

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


Woolworths Group Business Description

Other Exchanges WWR:GermanyWOW:Australia
Address 1 Woolworths Way, Bella Vista, Sydney, NSW, AUS, 2153
Woolworths is Australia's largest retailer. Operations include supermarkets in Australia and New Zealand, and discount department and pet stores. Woolworths also supplies businesses, like restaurants and cafes, following the acquisition of PFD Food Services. The Australian food division with its supermarkets constitutes the majority of group EBIT, followed by New Zealand supermarkets and PFD, while Big W is a minor contributor.
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