HSBC Holdings (LSE:HSBA) Interest Expense: £-45,849 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


LSE:HSBA HSBC Holdings PLC LSE:HSBA
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GF Value £8.33
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is HSBC Holdings Interest Expense?

HSBC Holdings LSE:HSBA +0.40% 60 Interest Expense is £-45,849 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates LSE:HSBA with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of £8.33 (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. HSBC Holdings's interest expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was £ -11,035 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was £-45,849 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. HSBC Holdings's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was £ Mil. HSBC Holdings's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was £ Mil. 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.

HSBC Holdings Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for HSBC Holdings'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.

HSBC Holdings Interest Expense Chart

HSBC Holdings Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Interest Expense
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HSBC Holdings Quarterly Data
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HSBC Holdings 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 £-45,849 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 £-45,849 Mil mean?
HSBC Holdings (LSE:HSBA) has a Interest Expense of £-45,849 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on HSBC Holdings and its competitors.
Is HSBC Holdings' Interest Expense too high?
HSBC Holdings' current Interest Expense is £-45,849 Mil. Overall, HSBC Holdings has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does HSBC Holdings' Interest Expense compare to JPM and BAC?
HSBC Holdings' Interest Expense of £-45,849 Mil can be compared against companies in the Banks 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 Banks company?
A good Interest Expense depends on the Banks 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 HSBC Holdings and its competitors. HSBC Holdings's current Interest Expense is £-45,849 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is HSBC Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HSBC Holdings (LSE:HSBA) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £8.33, compared to a current price of £14.51 — trading 74.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is £-45,849 Mil. HSBC Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 60/100 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 HSBC Holdings (LSE:HSBA), the current Interest Expense is £-45,849 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 HSBC Holdings (LSE:HSBA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HSBC Holdings stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of £14.51 is trading 74.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of £8.33. GuruFocus considers HSBC Holdings to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for LSE:HSBA:

  • Interest Expense: £-45,849 Mil
  • GF Value™: £8.33 vs. price of £14.51 (74.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 60/100 with 6 warning signs

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

HSBC Holdings Business Description

Address 8 Canada Square, London, GBR, E14 5HQ
Established in 1865 in Hong Kong, London-based HSBC is one of the largest banks in the world, with assets of USD 3 trillion and over 40 million customers worldwide. It operates in more than 50 countries with over 200,000 full-time staff. Hong Kong and the United Kingdom are its two largest markets. The bank offers retail, commercial and institutional banking, global banking and markets, wealth management, and private banking.
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