M Dias Branco Industria e Comercio de Alimentos (BSP:MDIA3) Interest Expense: R$-377 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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BSP:MDIA3 M Dias Branco SA Industria e Comercio de Alimentos BSP:MDIA3
79 GF Score
Price R$17.80
GF Value R$28.28
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is M Dias Branco Industria e Comercio de Alimentos Interest Expense?

M Dias Branco Industria e Comercio de Alimentos BSP:MDIA3 -0.95% 79 Interest Expense is R$-377 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates BSP:MDIA3 with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of R$28.28 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. M Dias Branco Industria e Comercio de Alimentos's interest expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was R$ -40 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was R$-377 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. M Dias Branco Industria e Comercio de Alimentos's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was R$ 97 Mil. M Dias Branco Industria e Comercio de Alimentos's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was R$ -40 Mil. M Dias Branco Industria e Comercio de Alimentos's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.40. 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.

M Dias Branco Industria e Comercio de Alimentos  (BSP:MDIA3) 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.

M Dias Branco Industria e Comercio de Alimentos's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was R$-40 Mil. Its Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was R$97 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was R$1,538 Mil.

M Dias Branco Industria e Comercio de Alimentos'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*96.978/-40.468
=2.40

* 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.

M Dias Branco Industria e Comercio de Alimentos Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for M Dias Branco Industria e Comercio de Alimentos'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.

M Dias Branco Industria e Comercio de Alimentos Interest Expense Chart

M Dias Branco Industria e Comercio de Alimentos Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Interest Expense
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M Dias Branco Industria e Comercio de Alimentos Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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M Dias Branco Industria e Comercio de Alimentos 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 R$-377 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 R$-377 Mil mean?
M Dias Branco Industria e Comercio de Alimentos (BSP:MDIA3) has a Interest Expense of R$-377 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on M Dias Branco Industria e Comercio de Alimentos and its competitors.
Is M Dias Branco Industria e Comercio de Alimentos' Interest Expense too high?
M Dias Branco Industria e Comercio de Alimentos' current Interest Expense is R$-377 Mil. Overall, M Dias Branco Industria e Comercio de Alimentos has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does M Dias Branco Industria e Comercio de Alimentos' Interest Expense compare to KHC and GIS?
M Dias Branco Industria e Comercio de Alimentos' Interest Expense of R$-377 Mil can be compared against companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
A good Interest Expense depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods 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 M Dias Branco Industria e Comercio de Alimentos and its competitors. M Dias Branco Industria e Comercio de Alimentos's current Interest Expense is R$-377 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is M Dias Branco Industria e Comercio de Alimentos stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, M Dias Branco Industria e Comercio de Alimentos (BSP:MDIA3) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R$28.28, compared to a current price of R$17.80 — trading 37.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is R$-377 Mil. M Dias Branco Industria e Comercio de Alimentos' overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 2 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 M Dias Branco Industria e Comercio de Alimentos (BSP:MDIA3), the current Interest Expense is R$-377 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 M Dias Branco Industria e Comercio de Alimentos (BSP:MDIA3) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, M Dias Branco Industria e Comercio de Alimentos stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of R$17.80 is trading 37.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of R$28.28. GuruFocus considers M Dias Branco Industria e Comercio de Alimentos to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for BSP:MDIA3:

  • Interest Expense: R$-377 Mil
  • GF Value™: R$28.28 vs. price of R$17.80 (37.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 79/100 with 2 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the BSP:MDIA3 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

M Dias Branco Industria e Comercio de Alimentos Business Description

Address Rodovia BR 116, Sem Numero Km 18, Eusebio, CE, BRA, 61766-650
M Dias Branco SA Industria e Comercio de Alimentos is a Brazilian company engaged in the industrialization, sales, and distribution of food products derived from wheat, mainly cookies and crackers, pasta, and wheat flour/bran, and the manufacture, sale, and distribution of vegetable shortenings and margarines, cakes, cake mixes, packaged toast, and snacks. The company's brands in the domestic market are Adria, Aldente, Basilar, Bonsabor, Estrela, Fortaleza, Finna, Fit Food, Frontera, Isabela, Jasmine, Pelagio, Pilar, Piraque, Predilleto, Richester, Salsito, Smart, Taste and Co, Treloso, Vitarella, and Zabet; and in the foreign market: Las Acacias.
79GF Score

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