Interest Expense (Historical)
Returns the interest expense for a specific historical period.
Parameters
| Parameter | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Symbol | Yes | Stock ticker |
| Year | Yes | Fiscal year or code |
| Quarter | No | Quarter 1-4 |
| TTM | No | TTM for trailing 12 months |
Syntax
=hf_Interest_Expense(Symbol, Year, [Quarter], [TTM])Parameters
symbolstringRequired
Stock ticker symbol
yearstringRequired
Fiscal year or period code
quarterstring
Quarter (1-4)
TTMstring
Set to TTM for trailing twelve months
Returns
number
Interest expense in dollars
Examples
=hf_Interest_Expense("AAPL", "2023", "4")=hf_Interest_Expense("T", "ly")When to Use
- Historical financing cost analysis
- Interest coverage calculation
- Debt servicing trends
When NOT to Use
| Scenario | Use Instead |
|---|---|
| Need interest coverage | InterestCoverage() |
Common Issues & FAQ
Why is interest expense so high?
Companies with significant debt will have higher interest expenses.
Excel Templates Using Interest Expense (Historical)
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