AAP (Advance Auto Parts) Interest Expense: $-177 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


AAP Advance Auto Parts Inc AAP
69 GF Score
Price $57.94
GF Value $52.12
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 5 Warning Signs
View Full Analysis

What is Advance Auto Parts Interest Expense?

Advance Auto Parts AAP +5.71% 69 Interest Expense is $-177 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates AAP with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of $52.12 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. Advance Auto Parts's interest expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $ -65 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $-177 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. Advance Auto Parts's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $ 101 Mil. Advance Auto Parts's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $ -65 Mil. Advance Auto Parts's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.55. 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.

Advance Auto Parts  (NYSE:AAP) 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.

Advance Auto Parts's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-65 Mil. Its Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $101 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $5,227 Mil.

Advance Auto Parts's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*101/-65
=1.55

* 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.

Advance Auto Parts Interest Expense Historical Data

* Premium members only.

The historical data trend for Advance Auto Parts'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.

Advance Auto Parts Interest Expense Chart

Advance Auto Parts Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Interest Expense
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -37.79 -50.84 -88.00 -81.00 -139.00

Advance Auto Parts Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Interest Expense Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -27.00 -19.00 -40.00 -53.00 -65.00
AAP
69GF Score
Advance Auto Parts Inc AAP
Interest Expense is just one metric. See GF Score™, valuation, warning signs, and more.
View Full Analysis

Advance Auto Parts 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 $-177 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 $-177 Mil mean?
Advance Auto Parts (AAP) has a Interest Expense of $-177 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Advance Auto Parts and its competitors.
Is Advance Auto Parts' Interest Expense too high?
Advance Auto Parts' current Interest Expense is $-177 Mil. Overall, Advance Auto Parts has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Advance Auto Parts' Interest Expense compare to DORM and ATMU?
Advance Auto Parts' Interest Expense of $-177 Mil can be compared against companies in the Vehicles & Parts 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
A good Interest Expense depends on the Vehicles & Parts 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 Advance Auto Parts and its competitors. Advance Auto Parts's current Interest Expense is $-177 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Advance Auto Parts stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Advance Auto Parts (AAP) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $52.12, compared to a current price of $57.94 — trading 11.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is $-177 Mil. Advance Auto Parts' overall GF Score™ is 69/100 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 Advance Auto Parts (AAP), the current Interest Expense is $-177 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 Advance Auto Parts (AAP) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Advance Auto Parts stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $57.94 is trading 11.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $52.12. GuruFocus considers Advance Auto Parts to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for AAP:

  • Interest Expense: $-177 Mil
  • GF Value™: $52.12 vs. price of $57.94 (11.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 69/100 with 5 warning signs

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

Advance Auto Parts Business Description

Address 4200 Six Forks Road, Raleigh, NC, USA, 27609
Advance Auto Parts is a leading auto-parts retailer in North America with more than 4,000 store and branch locations. About half of the firm's sales are geared toward the professional channel, with the remaining sales in the do-it-yourself market. Through its vast store footprint and distribution network, Advance manages thousands of stock-keeping units for various vehicle makes and models. The retailer primarily competes on inventory availability and service speed, making the operating efficiency of its hub-and-spoke distribution model critical to meeting customer needs.
69GF Score

Get the complete analysis for AAP

Interest Expense is just one metric. See GF Value™, 30-year financials, guru trades, warning signs, and more.

$57.94
Price
$52.12
GF Value