AlseaB de CV (MEX:ALSEA) Interest Expense: MXN-3,911 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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MEX:ALSEA Alsea SAB de CV MEX:ALSEA
77 GF Score
Price MXN42.80
GF Value MXN60.83
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is AlseaB de CV Interest Expense?

AlseaB de CV MEX:ALSEA -2.46% 77 Interest Expense is MXN-3,911 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates MEX:ALSEA with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN60.83 (Possible Value Trap). 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. AlseaB de CV's interest expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN -1,075 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN-3,911 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. AlseaB de CV's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN 1,638 Mil. AlseaB de CV's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN -1,075 Mil. AlseaB de CV's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.52. 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.

AlseaB de CV  (MEX:ALSEA) 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.

AlseaB de CV's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN-1,075 Mil. Its Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN1,638 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN44,141 Mil.

AlseaB de CV'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*1637.571/-1075.317
=1.52

* 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.

Warning Sign:

Ben Graham prefers companies' interest coverage to be at least 5. Alsea SAB de CV interest coverage is 2.16, which is low.

AlseaB de CV Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for AlseaB de CV'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.

AlseaB de CV Interest Expense Chart

AlseaB de CV Annual Data
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Interest Expense
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AlseaB de CV Quarterly Data
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MEX:ALSEA
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AlseaB de CV 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 MXN-3,911 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 MXN-3,911 Mil mean?
AlseaB de CV (MEX:ALSEA) has a Interest Expense of MXN-3,911 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on AlseaB de CV and its competitors.
Is AlseaB de CV's Interest Expense too high?
AlseaB de CV's current Interest Expense is MXN-3,911 Mil. Overall, AlseaB de CV has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does AlseaB de CV's Interest Expense compare to MCD and SBUX?
AlseaB de CV's Interest Expense of MXN-3,911 Mil can be compared against companies in the Restaurants 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 Restaurants company?
A good Interest Expense depends on the Restaurants 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 AlseaB de CV and its competitors. AlseaB de CV's current Interest Expense is MXN-3,911 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is AlseaB de CV stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AlseaB de CV (MEX:ALSEA) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN60.83, compared to a current price of MXN42.80 — trading 29.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is MXN-3,911 Mil. AlseaB de CV's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 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 AlseaB de CV (MEX:ALSEA), the current Interest Expense is MXN-3,911 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 AlseaB de CV (MEX:ALSEA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AlseaB de CV stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of MXN42.80 is trading 29.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN60.83. GuruFocus considers AlseaB de CV to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for MEX:ALSEA:

  • Interest Expense: MXN-3,911 Mil
  • GF Value™: MXN60.83 vs. price of MXN42.80 (29.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 77/100 with 7 warning signs

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

AlseaB de CV Business Description

Other Exchanges ALSSF:USA4FU:Germany
Address Avenida Revolucion N 1267, Corporate Tower, 21st and 22nd Floor, Colonia Los Alpes, Mexico, DF, MEX, 01040
Alsea SAB de CV operates and franchises thousands of restaurants in Mexico, South America, and Spain. The majority of its restaurants are international brands that the company operates under license or as a franchisee. Its brands are Starbucks, Burger King, and Domino's Pizza, which collectively provide nearly 60% of the company's total revenue and total number of stores. The company's proprietary brands include Vips, El Porton, and Foster's Hollywood. Alsea generates more than half of its revenue in Mexico, while the remaining revenue is split roughly evenly between South America and Spain.
77GF Score

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