Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical (MEX:RARE) Interest Coverage: 0 (At Loss) (As of Mar. 2026)

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MEX:RARE Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Inc MEX:RARE
66 GF Score
Price MXN1,150.56
GF Value MXN1,699.44
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What is Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Interest Coverage?

Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical MEX:RARE 66 Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss) as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates MEX:RARE with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN1,699.44. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 376 Biotechnology companies, Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical ranks worse than 265957.18% on this metric.

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 by its Interest Expense. Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN-3,048 Mil. Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN-379 Mil. did not have earnings to cover the interest expense. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

The historical rank and industry rank for Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:


MEX:RARE's Interest Coverage is not ranked *
in the Biotechnology industry.
Industry Median: 104.025
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Interest Coverage only.

Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.


Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical  (MEX:RARE) Interest Coverage Explanation

Ben Graham requires that a company has a minimum interest coverage of 5 with the companies he invested. If the interest coverage is less than 2, the company is burdened by debt. Any business slow or recession may drag the company into a situation where it cannot pay the interest on its debt.

Interest Coverage is an important factor when GuruFocus ranks a company's overage Financial Strength .


Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Interest Coverage Related Terms


Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical's Interest Coverage 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.

Note: For Interest Coverage, "No debt" indicates no long-term debt. An indication of "No Debt" does not necessarily mean that the company has no long-term debt obligations; it could be due to missing data in the quarterly or annual report. Use caution when interpreting this information.

Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Interest Coverage Chart

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MEX:RARE vs VERA, IRON, QURE: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Biotechnology subindustry, Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical's Interest Coverage, along with its competitors' market caps and Interest Coverage data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Interest Coverage vs Biotechnology Industry

For the Biotechnology industry and Healthcare sector, Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical's Interest Coverage falls into.


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Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Interest Coverage Calculation

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:

If Interest Expense is negative and Operating Income is positive, then

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income /Interest Expense

Else if Interest Expense is negative and Operating Income is negative, then

The company did not have earnings to cover the interest expense.

Else if Interest Expense is 0 and Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation is 0, then

The company had no debt (1).


Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.

Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical's Interest Coverage for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Here, for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025, Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical's Interest Expense was MXN-1,116 Mil. Its Operating Income was MXN-9,633 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was MXN432 Mil.

Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical did not have earnings to cover the interest expense.

Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Here, for the three months ended in Mar. 2026, Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical's Interest Expense was MXN-379 Mil. Its Operating Income was MXN-3,048 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was MXN0 Mil.

Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Interest Coverage →
What does a Interest Coverage of 0 (At Loss) mean?
Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical (MEX:RARE) has a Interest Coverage of 0 (At Loss) as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical ranks #999999 out of 376 companies in the Biotechnology industry.
Is Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical's Interest Coverage too high?
Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical's current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). Based on the distribution chart, Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical ranks #999999 out of 376 companies in the Biotechnology industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical has a GF Score™ of 66/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical's Interest Coverage compare to VERA and IRON?
According to the Biotechnology industry distribution chart, Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical ranks #999999 out of 376 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 104.03. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Interest Coverage for a Biotechnology company?
The median Interest Coverage among Biotechnology companies is 104.03, based on 376 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Interest Coverage significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Interest Coverage 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 Coverage mean?
A high Interest Coverage can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical and its competitors. For the Biotechnology industry, the median Interest Coverage is 104.03 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical's current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical stock overvalued right now?
Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical (MEX:RARE) has a current Interest Coverage of 0 (At Loss). The stock's GF Value™ is MXN1,699.44, compared to a current price of MXN1,150.56 — trading 32.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Interest Coverage calculated?
Interest Coverage is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical (MEX:RARE), the current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss) 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 Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical (MEX:RARE) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of MXN1,150.56 is trading 32.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN1,699.44.

Key valuation signals for MEX:RARE:

  • Interest Coverage: 0 (At Loss)
  • GF Value™: MXN1,699.44 vs. price of MXN1,150.56 (32.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 66/100 with 5 warning signs

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


Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Business Description

Address 60 Leveroni Court, Novato, CA, USA, 94949
Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Inc is a USA-based biopharmaceutical company. The company identifies, acquires, develops, and commercializes novel products for the treatment of serious, rare, and ultra-rare diseases, with a focus on debilitating genetic conditions. Its medicine portfolio includes Crysvita, Dojolvi, and Mepsevii. Crysvita is indicated for the treatment of X-linked hypophosphatemia (XLH) in adult and pediatric patients aged one year and older. Mepsevii is indicated for pediatric and adult patients for the treatment of Mucopolysaccharidosis VII. The company operates across North America, Latin America, Europe, the Middle East and Africa, and Asia-Pacific, with the majority of its revenue generated from North America.
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