MDLZ (Mondelez International) Interest Expense: $-610 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


MDLZ Mondelez International Inc MDLZ
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Price $60.91
GF Value $76.65
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What is Mondelez International Interest Expense?

Mondelez International MDLZ +2.63% 80 Interest Expense is $-610 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates MDLZ with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of $76.65 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review.

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. Mondelez International's interest expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $ -148 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $-610 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. Mondelez International's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $ 860 Mil. Mondelez International's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $ -148 Mil. Mondelez International's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 5.81. 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.

Mondelez International  (NAS:MDLZ) 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.

Mondelez International's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-148 Mil. Its Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $860 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $16,066 Mil.

Mondelez International'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*860/-148
=5.81

* 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.

Mondelez International Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Mondelez International'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.

Mondelez International Interest Expense Chart

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Mondelez International Quarterly Data
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Mondelez International 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 $-610 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 $-610 Mil mean?
Mondelez International (MDLZ) has a Interest Expense of $-610 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Mondelez International and its competitors.
Is Mondelez International's Interest Expense too high?
Mondelez International's current Interest Expense is $-610 Mil. Overall, Mondelez International has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Mondelez International's Interest Expense compare to HSY and TR?
Mondelez International's Interest Expense of $-610 Mil can be compared against companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
A good Interest Expense depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods 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 Mondelez International and its competitors. Mondelez International's current Interest Expense is $-610 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Mondelez International stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mondelez International (MDLZ) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $76.65, compared to a current price of $60.91 — trading 20.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is $-610 Mil. Mondelez International's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 7 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 Mondelez International (MDLZ), the current Interest Expense is $-610 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 Mondelez International (MDLZ) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mondelez International stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $60.91 is trading 20.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $76.65. GuruFocus considers Mondelez International to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for MDLZ:

  • Interest Expense: $-610 Mil
  • GF Value™: $76.65 vs. price of $60.91 (20.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 80/100 with 7 warning signs

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

Mondelez International Business Description

Address 905 West Fulton Market, Suite 200, Chicago, IL, USA, 60607
Mondelez has operated independently since its split from the former Kraft Foods North American grocery business in October 2012. The firm is a leading player in the global snack enclave with a presence in the biscuit (48% of sales as of the end of fiscal 2025), chocolate (33%), gum/candy (10%), beverage (3%), and cheese and grocery (6%) aisles. Mondelez's portfolio includes well-known brands like Oreo, Chips Ahoy, Halls, and Cadbury. The firm derives around one-third of its revenue from developing markets, around 40% from Europe, and more than one-fourth from North America.
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