HCA (HCA Healthcare) Interest Expense: $-2,285 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


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What is HCA Healthcare Interest Expense?

HCA Healthcare HCA +1.45% 87 Interest Expense is $-2,285 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates HCA with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of $452.80 (Fairly Valued). 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. HCA Healthcare's interest expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $ -584 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $-2,285 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. HCA Healthcare's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $ 2,863 Mil. HCA Healthcare's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $ -584 Mil. HCA Healthcare's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 4.90. 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.

HCA Healthcare  (NYSE:HCA) 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.

HCA Healthcare's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-584 Mil. Its Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $2,863 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $41,313 Mil.

HCA Healthcare'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*2863/-584
=4.90

* 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.

HCA Healthcare Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for HCA Healthcare'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.

HCA Healthcare Interest Expense Chart

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HCA Healthcare 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 $-2,285 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 $-2,285 Mil mean?
HCA Healthcare (HCA) has a Interest Expense of $-2,285 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on HCA Healthcare and its competitors.
Is HCA Healthcare's Interest Expense too high?
HCA Healthcare's current Interest Expense is $-2,285 Mil. Overall, HCA Healthcare has a GF Score™ of 87/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does HCA Healthcare's Interest Expense compare to THC and DVA?
HCA Healthcare's Interest Expense of $-2,285 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 HCA Healthcare and its competitors. HCA Healthcare's current Interest Expense is $-2,285 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is HCA Healthcare stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HCA Healthcare (HCA) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $452.80, compared to a current price of $423.11 — trading 6.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is $-2,285 Mil. HCA Healthcare's overall GF Score™ is 87/100 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 HCA Healthcare (HCA), the current Interest Expense is $-2,285 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 HCA Healthcare (HCA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HCA Healthcare stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $423.11 is trading 6.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $452.80. GuruFocus considers HCA Healthcare to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for HCA:

  • Interest Expense: $-2,285 Mil
  • GF Value™: $452.80 vs. price of $423.11 (6.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 87/100 with 2 warning signs

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

HCA Healthcare Business Description

Address One Park Plaza, Nashville, TN, USA, 37203
HCA Healthcare is a Nashville-based healthcare provider organization operating the largest collection of acute-care hospitals in the United States. As of December 2025, the firm owned and operated 190 hospitals and over 2,500 outpatient facillities across 19 states and a small foothold in the United Kingdom.
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