Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. Alcon's interest expense for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN -938 Mil.
Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN-3,788 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. Alcon's Operating Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN 5,266 Mil. Alcon's Interest Expense for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN -938 Mil.
Alcon's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 5.62.
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.
Alcon (MEX:ALC N) 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.
* 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.
Alcon Interest Expense Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Alcon'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.
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 MXN-3,788 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.
What does a Interest Expense of MXN-3,788 Mil mean?
Alcon (MEX:ALC N) has a Interest Expense of MXN-3,788 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Alcon and its competitors.
Is Alcon's Interest Expense too high?
Alcon's current Interest Expense is MXN-3,788 Mil. Overall, Alcon has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Alcon's Interest Expense compare to ISRG and BDX?
Alcon's Interest Expense of MXN-3,788 Mil can be compared against companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments 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 Devices & Instruments company?
A good Interest Expense depends on the Medical Devices & Instruments 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 Alcon and its competitors. Alcon's current Interest Expense is MXN-3,788 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Alcon stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alcon (MEX:ALC N) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN1,750.95, compared to a current price of MXN1,158.62 — trading 33.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is MXN-3,788 Mil. Alcon's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 3 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 Alcon (MEX:ALC N), the current Interest Expense is MXN-3,788 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 Alcon (MEX:ALC N) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alcon stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of MXN1,158.62 is trading 33.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN1,750.95.
GuruFocus considers Alcon to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for MEX:ALC N:
Interest Expense: MXN-3,788 Mil
GF Value™: MXN1,750.95 vs. price of MXN1,158.62 (33.8% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:ALC N stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Alcon is one of the leading visioncare companies in the world. Following nine years as a Novartis subsidiary, it was spun off as a public company in April 2019. Alcon operates in two segments: visioncare and surgical. Visioncare comprises contact lenses, lenscare solutions, and a suite of ocular health products. With brands like Dailies, Total1, and Air Optix, Alcon controls about one fourth of the US contact lens market. Surgical comprises intraocular lenses, ophthalmic surgical equipment, and consumables used during surgeries. Its main products include Centurion, a phacoemulsification device used during cataract surgeries, and a portfolio of IOLs including PanOptix and Vivity. Alcon has one of the largest installed bases of eye surgical equipment in the world.
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