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Defined Benefit Plan Interest Cost
Analysis
StatementCash Flow Statement
SectionOther
CategoryProfitability
SignalLower is better
VolatilityStable
How to read this metric
Higher interest costs indicate larger pension liabilities or rising discount rates, negatively impacting net earnings.
Detailed definition
The increase in the projected benefit obligation due to the passage of time. This represents the interest accrued on the...
Peer comparison
Standard financial disclosure for companies with defined benefit plans.
Metric ID:
other_defined_benefit_plan_interest_costDefined Benefit Plan Interest Cost at Other Companies
Frequently Asked Questions
- What does defined benefit plan interest cost mean?
- The interest expense accrued on the company's pension plan liabilities.