JAZZ (Jazz Pharmaceuticals) Interest Expense: $-181 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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JAZZ Jazz Pharmaceuticals PLC JAZZ
73 GF Score
Price $247.53
GF Value $150.67
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Jazz Pharmaceuticals Interest Expense?

Jazz Pharmaceuticals JAZZ +2.21% 73 Interest Expense is $-181 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates JAZZ with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of $150.67 (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. Jazz Pharmaceuticals's interest expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $ -40 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $-181 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. Jazz Pharmaceuticals's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $ 337 Mil. Jazz Pharmaceuticals's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $ -40 Mil. Jazz Pharmaceuticals's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 8.44. 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.

Jazz Pharmaceuticals  (NAS:JAZZ) 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.

Jazz Pharmaceuticals's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-40 Mil. Its Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $337 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $4,372 Mil.

Jazz Pharmaceuticals'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*336.6/-39.9
=8.44

* 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.

Jazz Pharmaceuticals Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Jazz Pharmaceuticals'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.

Jazz Pharmaceuticals Interest Expense Chart

Jazz Pharmaceuticals Annual Data
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Interest Expense
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Jazz Pharmaceuticals Quarterly Data
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Jazz Pharmaceuticals 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 $-181 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 $-181 Mil mean?
Jazz Pharmaceuticals (JAZZ) has a Interest Expense of $-181 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Jazz Pharmaceuticals and its competitors.
Is Jazz Pharmaceuticals' Interest Expense too high?
Jazz Pharmaceuticals' current Interest Expense is $-181 Mil. Overall, Jazz Pharmaceuticals has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Jazz Pharmaceuticals' Interest Expense compare to BBIO and EXEL?
Jazz Pharmaceuticals' Interest Expense of $-181 Mil can be compared against companies in the Biotechnology 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 Biotechnology company?
A good Interest Expense depends on the Biotechnology 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 Jazz Pharmaceuticals and its competitors. Jazz Pharmaceuticals's current Interest Expense is $-181 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Jazz Pharmaceuticals stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Jazz Pharmaceuticals (JAZZ) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $150.67, compared to a current price of $247.53 — trading 64.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is $-181 Mil. Jazz Pharmaceuticals' overall GF Score™ is 73/100 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 Jazz Pharmaceuticals (JAZZ), the current Interest Expense is $-181 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 Jazz Pharmaceuticals (JAZZ) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Jazz Pharmaceuticals stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $247.53 is trading 64.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $150.67. GuruFocus considers Jazz Pharmaceuticals to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for JAZZ:

  • Interest Expense: $-181 Mil
  • GF Value™: $150.67 vs. price of $247.53 (64.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 73/100 with 6 warning signs

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

Jazz Pharmaceuticals Business Description

Address Waterloo Road, Fifth Floor, Waterloo Exchange, Dublin, IRL, D04 E5W7
Jazz Pharmaceuticals is an Ireland-domiciled biopharmaceutical firm focused primarily on treatments for sleeping disorders and oncology. Jazz has nine approved drugs across neuroscience and oncology indications; its portfolio includes Xyrem and Xywav for narcolepsy, Zepzelca for the treatment of metastatic small cell lung cancer, Rylaze for acute lymphoblastic leukemia, and Vyxeos for acute myeloid leukemia. In May 2021, Jazz acquired GW Pharmaceuticals and gained its leading product, Epidiolex for the treatment of severe, rare forms of epilepsy.
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