Bayer AG (FRA:BAYA) Interest Expense: €-2,051 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


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What is Bayer AG Interest Expense?

Bayer AG FRA:BAYA +4.24% 66 Interest Expense is €-2,051 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:BAYA with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of €7.16 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. Bayer AG's interest expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was € -474 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €-2,051 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. Bayer AG's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was € 3,528 Mil. Bayer AG's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was € -474 Mil. Bayer AG's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 7.44. 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.

Bayer AG  (FRA:BAYA) 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.

Bayer AG's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €-474 Mil. Its Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €3,528 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €0 Mil.

Bayer AG'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*3528/-474
=7.44

* 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.

Bayer AG Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Bayer AG'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.

Bayer AG Interest Expense Chart

Bayer AG Annual Data
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Bayer AG 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 €-2,051 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 €-2,051 Mil mean?
Bayer AG (FRA:BAYA) has a Interest Expense of €-2,051 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Bayer AG and its competitors.
Is Bayer AG's Interest Expense too high?
Bayer AG's current Interest Expense is €-2,051 Mil. Overall, Bayer AG has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bayer AG's Interest Expense compare to LLY and JNJ?
Bayer AG's Interest Expense of €-2,051 Mil can be compared against companies in the Drug Manufacturers 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 Drug Manufacturers company?
A good Interest Expense depends on the Drug Manufacturers 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 Bayer AG and its competitors. Bayer AG's current Interest Expense is €-2,051 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Bayer AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bayer AG (FRA:BAYA) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €7.16, compared to a current price of €12.30 — trading 71.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is €-2,051 Mil. Bayer AG's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 6 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 Bayer AG (FRA:BAYA), the current Interest Expense is €-2,051 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 Bayer AG (FRA:BAYA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bayer AG stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €12.30 is trading 71.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of €7.16. GuruFocus considers Bayer AG to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:BAYA:

  • Interest Expense: €-2,051 Mil
  • GF Value™: €7.16 vs. price of €12.30 (71.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 66/100 with 6 warning signs

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

Bayer AG Business Description

Address Kaiser-Wilhelm-Allee 1, Leverkusen, NW, DEU, 51368
Bayer is a German healthcare and agriculture conglomerate. Healthcare provides close to half of the company's sales and includes pharmaceutical drugs (about 38% of total sales in 2025) as well as vitamins and other consumer healthcare products (13% of total). The firm's crop science business (47% of total) sells seeds, pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides, which was expanded through its 2018 acquisition of Monsanto.
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