International Biotechnology Trust (LSE:IBT) Interest Expense: £-1.50 Mil (TTM As of Feb. 2026)

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LSE:IBT International Biotechnology Trust PLC LSE:IBT
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What is International Biotechnology Trust Interest Expense?

International Biotechnology Trust LSE:IBT +0.46% 36 Interest Expense is £-1.50 Mil as of Feb. 2026. GuruFocus rates LSE:IBT with a GF Score™ of 36/100. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. International Biotechnology Trust's interest expense for the six months ended in Feb. 2026 was £ -0.48 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 was £-1.50 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. International Biotechnology Trust's Operating Income for the six months ended in Feb. 2026 was £ Mil. International Biotechnology Trust's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Feb. 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.

International Biotechnology Trust Interest Expense Historical Data

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* 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.

International Biotechnology Trust Interest Expense Chart

International Biotechnology Trust Annual Data
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International Biotechnology Trust Semi-Annual Data
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International Biotechnology Trust 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 Feb. 2026 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was £-1.50 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 £-1.50 Mil mean?
International Biotechnology Trust (LSE:IBT) has a Interest Expense of £-1.50 Mil as of Feb. 2026. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on International Biotechnology Trust and its competitors.
Is International Biotechnology Trust's Interest Expense too high?
International Biotechnology Trust's current Interest Expense is £-1.50 Mil. Overall, International Biotechnology Trust has a GF Score™ of 36/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does International Biotechnology Trust's Interest Expense compare to VRTX and REGN?
International Biotechnology Trust's Interest Expense of £-1.50 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 International Biotechnology Trust and its competitors. International Biotechnology Trust's current Interest Expense is £-1.50 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is International Biotechnology Trust stock overvalued right now?
International Biotechnology Trust (LSE:IBT) has a current Interest Expense of £-1.50 Mil. The current Interest Expense is £-1.50 Mil. International Biotechnology Trust's overall GF Score™ is 36/100 with 4 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 International Biotechnology Trust (LSE:IBT), the current Interest Expense is £-1.50 Mil as of Feb. 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.

International Biotechnology Trust Business Description

Address 1 London Wall Place, London, GBR, EC2Y 5AU
International Biotechnology Trust PLC is an investment trust company. It aims at achieving long-term capital growth by investing in biotechnology and other life sciences companies. It seeks to achieve its objective by investing in a diversified portfolio of companies which has good growth prospects. It focuses on investments in biotechnology companies which are engaged in on drug discovery and development, medical devices companies and healthcare services provider. The invests in various financial instruments such as equities, index-linked securities, debt securities, cash deposits, money market instruments ,and foreign currency exchange transactions. Its revenue comprises of dividend, interest and other income from investment made.
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