Grupo Media Capital SGPS (XLIS:MCP) Interest Expense: €-2.0 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2025)

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XLIS:MCP Grupo Media Capital SGPS SA XLIS:MCP
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What is Grupo Media Capital SGPS Interest Expense?

Grupo Media Capital SGPS XLIS:MCP 11 Interest Expense is €-2.0 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates XLIS:MCP with a GF Score™ of 11/100 and a GF Value™ of €1.58. 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. Grupo Media Capital SGPS's interest expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was € -0.9 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was €-2.0 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. Grupo Media Capital SGPS's Operating Income for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was € 5.0 Mil. Grupo Media Capital SGPS's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was € -0.9 Mil. Grupo Media Capital SGPS's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 5.60. 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.

Grupo Media Capital SGPS  (XLIS:MCP) 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.

Grupo Media Capital SGPS's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was €-0.9 Mil. Its Operating Income for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was €5.0 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was €26.8 Mil.

Grupo Media Capital SGPS's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*4.988/-0.891
=5.60

* 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.

Grupo Media Capital SGPS Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Grupo Media Capital SGPS'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.

Grupo Media Capital SGPS Interest Expense Chart

Grupo Media Capital SGPS Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Interest Expense
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Grupo Media Capital SGPS Semi-Annual Data
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Grupo Media Capital SGPS 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 €-2.0 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 €-2.0 Mil mean?
Grupo Media Capital SGPS (XLIS:MCP) has a Interest Expense of €-2.0 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Grupo Media Capital SGPS and its competitors.
Is Grupo Media Capital SGPS's Interest Expense too high?
Grupo Media Capital SGPS's current Interest Expense is €-2.0 Mil. Overall, Grupo Media Capital SGPS has a GF Score™ of 11/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Grupo Media Capital SGPS's Interest Expense compare to NFLX and DIS?
Grupo Media Capital SGPS's Interest Expense of €-2.0 Mil can be compared against companies in the Media - Diversified 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 Media - Diversified company?
A good Interest Expense depends on the Media - Diversified 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 Grupo Media Capital SGPS and its competitors. Grupo Media Capital SGPS's current Interest Expense is €-2.0 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Grupo Media Capital SGPS stock overvalued right now?
Grupo Media Capital SGPS (XLIS:MCP) has a current Interest Expense of €-2.0 Mil. The stock's GF Value™ is €1.58, compared to a current price of €1.90 — trading 20.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is €-2.0 Mil. Grupo Media Capital SGPS's overall GF Score™ is 11/100 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 Grupo Media Capital SGPS (XLIS:MCP), the current Interest Expense is €-2.0 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 Grupo Media Capital SGPS (XLIS:MCP) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Grupo Media Capital SGPS stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €1.90 is trading 20.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of €1.58.

Key valuation signals for XLIS:MCP:

  • Interest Expense: €-2.0 Mil
  • GF Value™: €1.58 vs. price of €1.90 (20.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 11/100 with 9 warning signs

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

Grupo Media Capital SGPS Business Description

Address Rua Mario Castelhano, No. 40, Queluz de Baixo, Barcarena, PRT, 2734-502
Grupo Media Capital SGPS SA is a Portugal-based company engaged in the media industry. Group through its subsidiaries is engaged in broadcasting and producing television programs, music publishing, distribution of movie rights, Internet advertising and creation of Websites. Business activity is functioned through Portugal, Spain, and Latin America. It operates through various segment which are Television, Audiovisual Production and Radio and it derives the majority of the revenue from Television sector.
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