Ramsay Health Care (ASX:RHC) Interest Expense: A$-327 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2025)


ASX:RHC Ramsay Health Care Ltd ASX:RHC
87 GF Score
Price A$43.98
GF Value A$50.75
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Ramsay Health Care Interest Expense?

Ramsay Health Care ASX:RHC -0.32% 87 Interest Expense is A$-327 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates ASX:RHC with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of A$50.75 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review.

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. Ramsay Health Care's interest expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was A$ -156 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was A$-327 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. Ramsay Health Care's Operating Income for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was A$ 485 Mil. Ramsay Health Care's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was A$ -156 Mil. Ramsay Health Care's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 3.11. 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.

Ramsay Health Care  (ASX:RHC) 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.

Ramsay Health Care's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was A$-156 Mil. Its Operating Income for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was A$485 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was A$11,202 Mil.

Ramsay Health Care's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*484.7/-156
=3.11

* 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.

Warning Sign:

Ben Graham prefers companies' interest coverage to be at least 5. Ramsay Health Care Ltd interest coverage is 2.74, which is low.

Ramsay Health Care Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Ramsay Health Care'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.

Ramsay Health Care Interest Expense Chart

Ramsay Health Care Annual Data
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Interest Expense
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Ramsay Health Care Semi-Annual Data
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Ramsay Health Care 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 Dec. 2025 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was A$-327 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 A$-327 Mil mean?
Ramsay Health Care (ASX:RHC) has a Interest Expense of A$-327 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Ramsay Health Care and its competitors.
Is Ramsay Health Care's Interest Expense too high?
Ramsay Health Care's current Interest Expense is A$-327 Mil. Overall, Ramsay Health Care has a GF Score™ of 87/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ramsay Health Care's Interest Expense compare to HCA and THC?
Ramsay Health Care's Interest Expense of A$-327 Mil can be compared against companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services 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 Healthcare Providers & Services company?
A good Interest Expense depends on the Healthcare Providers & Services 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 Ramsay Health Care and its competitors. Ramsay Health Care's current Interest Expense is A$-327 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ramsay Health Care stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ramsay Health Care (ASX:RHC) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$50.75, compared to a current price of A$43.98 — trading 13.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is A$-327 Mil. Ramsay Health Care's overall GF Score™ is 87/100 with 9 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 Ramsay Health Care (ASX:RHC), the current Interest Expense is A$-327 Mil as of Dec. 2025. 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 Ramsay Health Care (ASX:RHC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ramsay Health Care stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of A$43.98 is trading 13.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of A$50.75. GuruFocus considers Ramsay Health Care to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for ASX:RHC:

  • Interest Expense: A$-327 Mil
  • GF Value™: A$50.75 vs. price of A$43.98 (13.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 87/100 with 9 warning signs

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

Ramsay Health Care Business Description

Address 126 Phillip Street, Suite 18.03, Level 18, Deutsche Bank Place, Sydney, NSW, AUS, 2000
Ramsay Health Care is one of the largest private healthcare providers in the world, with more than 500 sites across about eight countries. The key markets in which it operates are Australia, France, the UK, and Sweden. It is the largest private hospital group in each of these markets except for the UK, where it is the largest independent supplier to the NHS. Ramsay Santé, which operates the European regions other than the UK, is a 53%-owned subsidiary of Ramsay Health Care. The company typically earns about two-thirds of consolidated earnings in Australia. Ramsay Health Care undertakes both private and publicly funded healthcare.
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