MercadoLibre (HAM:MLB1) Interest Expense: €-160 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


HAM:MLB1 MercadoLibre Inc HAM:MLB1
80 GF Score
Price €1,547.40
GF Value €3,064.79
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What is MercadoLibre Interest Expense?

MercadoLibre HAM:MLB1 -0.63% 80 Interest Expense is €-160 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates HAM:MLB1 with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of €3,064.79. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. MercadoLibre's interest expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was € -56 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €-160 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. MercadoLibre's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was € 529 Mil. MercadoLibre's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was € -56 Mil. MercadoLibre's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 9.40. 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.

MercadoLibre  (HAM:MLB1) 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.

MercadoLibre's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €-56 Mil. Its Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €529 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €5,672 Mil.

MercadoLibre'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*528.515/-56.225
=9.40

* 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.

MercadoLibre Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for MercadoLibre'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.

MercadoLibre Interest Expense Chart

MercadoLibre Annual Data
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MercadoLibre 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 €-160 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 €-160 Mil mean?
MercadoLibre (HAM:MLB1) has a Interest Expense of €-160 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on MercadoLibre and its competitors.
Is MercadoLibre's Interest Expense too high?
MercadoLibre's current Interest Expense is €-160 Mil. Overall, MercadoLibre has a GF Score™ of 80/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does MercadoLibre's Interest Expense compare to DASH and PDD?
MercadoLibre's Interest Expense of €-160 Mil can be compared against companies in the Retail - Cyclical 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
A good Interest Expense depends on the Retail - Cyclical 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 MercadoLibre and its competitors. MercadoLibre's current Interest Expense is €-160 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is MercadoLibre stock overvalued right now?
MercadoLibre (HAM:MLB1) has a current Interest Expense of €-160 Mil. The stock's GF Value™ is €3,064.79, compared to a current price of €1,547.40 — trading 49.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is €-160 Mil. MercadoLibre's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 3 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 MercadoLibre (HAM:MLB1), the current Interest Expense is €-160 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 MercadoLibre (HAM:MLB1) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MercadoLibre stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €1,547.40 is trading 49.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of €3,064.79.

Key valuation signals for HAM:MLB1:

  • Interest Expense: €-160 Mil
  • GF Value™: €3,064.79 vs. price of €1,547.40 (49.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 80/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the HAM:MLB1 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

MercadoLibre Business Description

Address WTC Free Zone, Dr Luis Bonavita 1294, Of. 1733, Tower II, Montevideo, URY, 11300
MercadoLibre is the largest e-commerce marketplace in Latin America, with more than 120 million unique active buyers and 1 million active sellers at the end of 2025. The company is roughly split between its e-commerce business, which includes its fulfillment and advertising services, and its fintech segment, which comprises its rapidly expanding payment and digital wallet platform (Mercado Pago) and its lending business (Mercado Credito). While the company operates in 18 countries, its primary markets are Brazil, Argentina, and Mexico, which account for more than 95% of its revenue.
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