Air Astana JSC (XKAZ:AIRA) Interest Expense: ₸-44,479 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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What is Air Astana JSC Interest Expense?

Air Astana JSC XKAZ:AIRA +0.47% 42 Interest Expense is ₸-44,479 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates XKAZ:AIRA with a GF Score™ of 42/100. 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. Air Astana JSC's interest expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₸ -10,286 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was ₸-44,479 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. Air Astana JSC's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₸ -11,806 Mil. Air Astana JSC's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₸ -10,286 Mil. Air Astana JSC 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.

Air Astana JSC  (XKAZ:AIRA) 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.

Air Astana JSC's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₸-10,286 Mil. Its Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₸-11,806 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₸395,600 Mil.

Air Astana JSC's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Air Astana JSC 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.

Warning Sign:

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

Air Astana JSC Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Air Astana JSC'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.

Air Astana JSC Interest Expense Chart

Air Astana JSC Annual Data
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Air Astana JSC 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 ₸-44,479 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 ₸-44,479 Mil mean?
Air Astana JSC (XKAZ:AIRA) has a Interest Expense of ₸-44,479 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Air Astana JSC and its competitors.
Is Air Astana JSC's Interest Expense too high?
Air Astana JSC's current Interest Expense is ₸-44,479 Mil. Overall, Air Astana JSC has a GF Score™ of 42/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Air Astana JSC's Interest Expense compare to DAL and UAL?
Air Astana JSC's Interest Expense of ₸-44,479 Mil can be compared against companies in the Transportation 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 Transportation company?
A good Interest Expense depends on the Transportation 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 Air Astana JSC and its competitors. Air Astana JSC's current Interest Expense is ₸-44,479 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Air Astana JSC stock overvalued right now?
Air Astana JSC (XKAZ:AIRA) has a current Interest Expense of ₸-44,479 Mil. The current Interest Expense is ₸-44,479 Mil. Air Astana JSC's overall GF Score™ is 42/100 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 Air Astana JSC (XKAZ:AIRA), the current Interest Expense is ₸-44,479 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.

Air Astana JSC Business Description

Address 4A Zakarpatskaya Street, Turksib District, Almaty, KAZ, 050039
Air Astana JSC is an airline company engaged in providing scheduled and charter, point-to-point and transit, short-haul and long-haul passenger air transportation and cargo services on domestic, regional, and international routes across Central Asia, the Caucasus, Europe (including Turkey), the Middle East, and Asia (including India and China). The group has two reportable segments. The Air Astana segment operates as a full-service airline brand providing domestic and international passenger and cargo transportation services. The FlyArystan segment operates as a low-cost airline brand providing scheduled short-haul and medium-haul passenger air transportation services across Kazakhstan and neighboring regions, including the Caucasus, Central Asia, Turkey, and the Middle East.
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