Harvard Bioscience (FRA:HBI0) Interest Expense: €-5.89 Mil (TTM As of Jun. 2026)

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FRA:HBI0 Harvard Bioscience Inc FRA:HBI0
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What is Harvard Bioscience Interest Expense?

Harvard Bioscience FRA:HBI0 53 Interest Expense is €-5.89 Mil as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:HBI0 with a GF Score™ of 53/100 and a GF Value™ of €6.70. 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. Harvard Bioscience's interest expense for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was € -1.56 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was €-5.89 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. Harvard Bioscience's Operating Income for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was € -0.57 Mil. Harvard Bioscience's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was € -1.56 Mil. Harvard Bioscience did not have earnings to cover the interest expense. 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.

Harvard Bioscience  (FRA:HBI0) 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.

Harvard Bioscience's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was €-1.56 Mil. Its Operating Income for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was €-0.57 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was €36.98 Mil.

Harvard Bioscience's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as

Harvard Bioscience 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.

Warning Sign:

Ben Graham prefers companies' interest coverage to be at least 5. Harvard Bioscience Incs earnings cannot cover its interest expense. If the situation continues, the company may have to issue more debt.

Harvard Bioscience Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Harvard Bioscience'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.

Harvard Bioscience Interest Expense Chart

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Harvard Bioscience 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 Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €-5.89 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 €-5.89 Mil mean?
Harvard Bioscience (FRA:HBI0) has a Interest Expense of €-5.89 Mil as of Jun. 2026. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Harvard Bioscience and its competitors.
Is Harvard Bioscience's Interest Expense too high?
Harvard Bioscience's current Interest Expense is €-5.89 Mil. Overall, Harvard Bioscience has a GF Score™ of 53/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Harvard Bioscience's Interest Expense compare to RVP and MLSS?
Harvard Bioscience's Interest Expense of €-5.89 Mil can be compared against companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments 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 Medical Devices & Instruments company?
A good Interest Expense depends on the Medical Devices & Instruments 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 Harvard Bioscience and its competitors. Harvard Bioscience's current Interest Expense is €-5.89 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Harvard Bioscience stock overvalued right now?
Harvard Bioscience (FRA:HBI0) has a current Interest Expense of €-5.89 Mil. The stock's GF Value™ is €6.70, compared to a current price of €4.08 — trading 39.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is €-5.89 Mil. Harvard Bioscience's overall GF Score™ is 53/100 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 Harvard Bioscience (FRA:HBI0), the current Interest Expense is €-5.89 Mil as of Jun. 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 Harvard Bioscience (FRA:HBI0) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Harvard Bioscience stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €4.08 is trading 39.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of €6.70.

Key valuation signals for FRA:HBI0:

  • Interest Expense: €-5.89 Mil
  • GF Value™: €6.70 vs. price of €4.08 (39.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 53/100 with 9 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:HBI0 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Harvard Bioscience Business Description

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Address 84 October Hill Road, Suite 10, Holliston, MA, USA, 01746
Harvard Bioscience Inc is a developer, manufacturer, and seller of technologies, products, and services that enable advances in life science applications, including research, drug and therapy discovery, bioproduction, and preclinical testing. The company organizes its product line into two product families: Cellular and Molecular Technologies (CMT) and Preclinical. The CMT product family supports molecular, cellular, organ, and organoid research, as well as bioproduction and in vitro testing, while the Preclinical product family provides products for preclinical research and testing, including data collection and analysis for safety and regulatory compliance. Its geographical segments include the Americas, Europe, Middle East and Africa, and Asia.
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