Cardinal Health (LTS:0HTG) Interest Expense: $-343 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


LTS:0HTG Cardinal Health Inc LTS:0HTG
83 GF Score
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GF Value $142.01
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Cardinal Health Interest Expense?

Cardinal Health LTS:0HTG +0.19% 83 Interest Expense is $-343 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates LTS:0HTG with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of $142.01 (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. Cardinal Health's interest expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $ -101 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $-343 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. Cardinal Health's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $ 842 Mil. Cardinal Health's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $ -101 Mil. Cardinal Health's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 8.34. 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.

Cardinal Health  (LTS:0HTG) 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.

Cardinal Health's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-101 Mil. Its Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $842 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $8,245 Mil.

Cardinal Health'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*842/-101
=8.34

* 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.

Cardinal Health Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Cardinal Health'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.

Cardinal Health Interest Expense Chart

Cardinal Health Annual Data
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Cardinal Health Quarterly Data
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Cardinal Health 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 $-343 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 $-343 Mil mean?
Cardinal Health (LTS:0HTG) has a Interest Expense of $-343 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Cardinal Health and its competitors.
Is Cardinal Health's Interest Expense too high?
Cardinal Health's current Interest Expense is $-343 Mil. Overall, Cardinal Health has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cardinal Health's Interest Expense compare to COR and MCK?
Cardinal Health's Interest Expense of $-343 Mil can be compared against companies in the Medical Distribution 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 Medical Distribution company?
A good Interest Expense depends on the Medical Distribution 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 Cardinal Health and its competitors. Cardinal Health's current Interest Expense is $-343 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cardinal Health stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cardinal Health (LTS:0HTG) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $142.01, compared to a current price of $238.69 — trading 68.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is $-343 Mil. Cardinal Health's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 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 Cardinal Health (LTS:0HTG), the current Interest Expense is $-343 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 Cardinal Health (LTS:0HTG) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cardinal Health stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $238.69 is trading 68.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $142.01. GuruFocus considers Cardinal Health to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for LTS:0HTG:

  • Interest Expense: $-343 Mil
  • GF Value™: $142.01 vs. price of $238.69 (68.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 83/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the LTS:0HTG stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Cardinal Health Business Description

Address 7000 Cardinal Place, Dublin, OH, USA, 43017
Cardinal Health is one of three leading pharmaceutical wholesalers in the US, engaged in sourcing and distributing of branded, generic, and specialty pharmaceutical products to pharmacies (retail chains, independent, and mail order), hospital networks, and healthcare providers. Cardinal, Cencora, and McKesson hold well over 90% of the US pharmaceutical wholesale industry. Cardinal Health also supplies medical-surgical products and equipment to healthcare facilities in North America, Europe, and Asia.
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