Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. Tullow Oil's interest expense for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was GHS -1,709 Mil.
Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was GHS-3,607 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. Tullow Oil's Operating Income for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was GHS 787 Mil. Tullow Oil's Interest Expense for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was GHS -1,709 Mil.
Tullow Oil's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.46.
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.
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.
* 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. Tullow Oil PLCs earnings cannot cover its interest expense. If the situation continues, the company may have to issue more debt.
Tullow Oil Interest Expense Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Tullow Oil'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.
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 GHS-3,607 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.
What does a Interest Expense of GHS-3,607 Mil mean?
Tullow Oil (XGHA:TLW) has a Interest Expense of GHS-3,607 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Tullow Oil and its competitors.
Is Tullow Oil's Interest Expense too high?
Tullow Oil's current Interest Expense is GHS-3,607 Mil. Overall, Tullow Oil has a GF Score™ of 44/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Tullow Oil's Interest Expense compare to COP and EOG?
Tullow Oil's Interest Expense of GHS-3,607 Mil can be compared against companies in the Oil & Gas 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 an Oil & Gas company?
A good Interest Expense depends on the Oil & Gas 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 Tullow Oil and its competitors. Tullow Oil's current Interest Expense is GHS-3,607 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Tullow Oil stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tullow Oil (XGHA:TLW) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is GHS25.96, compared to a current price of GHS11.92 — trading 54.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is GHS-3,607 Mil. Tullow Oil's overall GF Score™ is 44/100 with 5 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 Tullow Oil (XGHA:TLW), the current Interest Expense is GHS-3,607 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 Tullow Oil (XGHA:TLW) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tullow Oil stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of GHS11.92 is trading 54.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of GHS25.96.
GuruFocus considers Tullow Oil to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for XGHA:TLW:
Interest Expense: GHS-3,607 Mil
GF Value™: GHS25.96 vs. price of GHS11.92 (54.1% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XGHA:TLW stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Tullow Oil PLC is an independent oil and gas exploration and production company. The company conducts exploration, appraisal, and development activities in the African and Atlantic regions. The majority of revenue is derived from West African assets, with a focus on offshore fields. Assets used in oil and gas production are acquired through licenses. The company generates revenue from natural gas and crude oil sales. Its reportable segments are: Ghana, which generates key revenue, and the other segment.
44GF Score
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