Deutsche Lufthansa AG (XSWX:LHA) Interest Expense: CHF-496 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


XSWX:LHA Deutsche Lufthansa AG XSWX:LHA
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Price CHF8.91
GF Value CHF7.28
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Deutsche Lufthansa AG Interest Expense?

Deutsche Lufthansa AG XSWX:LHA -1.55% 68 Interest Expense is CHF-496 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates XSWX:LHA with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF7.28 (Modestly Overvalued). 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. Deutsche Lufthansa AG's interest expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF -106 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF-496 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. Deutsche Lufthansa AG's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF -382 Mil. Deutsche Lufthansa AG's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF -106 Mil. Deutsche Lufthansa AG 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.

Deutsche Lufthansa AG  (XSWX:LHA) 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.

Deutsche Lufthansa AG's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF-106 Mil. Its Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF-382 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF10,567 Mil.

Deutsche Lufthansa AG's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Deutsche Lufthansa AG 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.

Deutsche Lufthansa AG Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Deutsche Lufthansa AG'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.

Deutsche Lufthansa AG Interest Expense Chart

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Deutsche Lufthansa AG 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 CHF-496 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 CHF-496 Mil mean?
Deutsche Lufthansa AG (XSWX:LHA) has a Interest Expense of CHF-496 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Deutsche Lufthansa AG and its competitors.
Is Deutsche Lufthansa AG's Interest Expense too high?
Deutsche Lufthansa AG's current Interest Expense is CHF-496 Mil. Overall, Deutsche Lufthansa AG has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Deutsche Lufthansa AG's Interest Expense compare to DAL and UAL?
Deutsche Lufthansa AG's Interest Expense of CHF-496 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 Deutsche Lufthansa AG and its competitors. Deutsche Lufthansa AG's current Interest Expense is CHF-496 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Deutsche Lufthansa AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Deutsche Lufthansa AG (XSWX:LHA) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF7.28, compared to a current price of CHF8.91 — trading 22.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is CHF-496 Mil. Deutsche Lufthansa AG's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 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 Deutsche Lufthansa AG (XSWX:LHA), the current Interest Expense is CHF-496 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.

Is Deutsche Lufthansa AG (XSWX:LHA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Deutsche Lufthansa AG stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of CHF8.91 is trading 22.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF7.28. GuruFocus considers Deutsche Lufthansa AG to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:LHA:

  • Interest Expense: CHF-496 Mil
  • GF Value™: CHF7.28 vs. price of CHF8.91 (22.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 68/100 with 8 warning signs

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

Deutsche Lufthansa AG Business Description

Address Venloer Street 151-153, Cologne, NW, DEU, 50672
Lufthansa AG is a European airline group operating through three primary segments: passenger airlines, logistics (Lufthansa Cargo), and MRO (Lufthansa Technik). The passenger airlines segment includes Lufthansa German Airlines, SWISS, Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines, Eurowings, and the equity interest in SunExpress. As of 2025, Lufthansa also holds a 41% stake in ITA Airways, with strategic integration underway.
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