Darden Restaurants (MEX:DRI) Interest Expense: MXN-3,478 Mil (TTM As of May. 2026)


MEX:DRI Darden Restaurants Inc MEX:DRI
87 GF Score
Price MXN3,470.00
GF Value MXN3,414.96
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What is Darden Restaurants Interest Expense?

Darden Restaurants MEX:DRI 87 Interest Expense is MXN-3,478 Mil as of May. 2026. GuruFocus rates MEX:DRI with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN3,414.96. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. Darden Restaurants's interest expense for the three months ended in May. 2026 was MXN -888 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 was MXN-3,478 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. Darden Restaurants's Operating Income for the three months ended in May. 2026 was MXN 9,327 Mil. Darden Restaurants's Interest Expense for the three months ended in May. 2026 was MXN -888 Mil. Darden Restaurants's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was 10.50. 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.

Darden Restaurants  (MEX:DRI) 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.

Darden Restaurants's Interest Expense for the three months ended in May. 2026 was MXN-888 Mil. Its Operating Income for the three months ended in May. 2026 was MXN9,327 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the three months ended in May. 2026 was MXN92,995 Mil.

Darden Restaurants's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 is calculated as

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: May. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: May. 2026 )
=-1*9327.252/-888.31
=10.50

* 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.

Darden Restaurants Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Darden Restaurants'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.

Darden Restaurants Interest Expense Chart

Darden Restaurants Annual Data
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Interest Expense
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Darden Restaurants Quarterly Data
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Darden Restaurants 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 May. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was MXN-3,478 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-3,478 Mil mean?
Darden Restaurants (MEX:DRI) has a Interest Expense of MXN-3,478 Mil as of May. 2026. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Darden Restaurants and its competitors.
Is Darden Restaurants' Interest Expense too high?
Darden Restaurants' current Interest Expense is MXN-3,478 Mil. Overall, Darden Restaurants has a GF Score™ of 87/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Darden Restaurants' Interest Expense compare to YUMC and TXRH?
Darden Restaurants' Interest Expense of MXN-3,478 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 Darden Restaurants and its competitors. Darden Restaurants's current Interest Expense is MXN-3,478 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Darden Restaurants stock overvalued right now?
Darden Restaurants (MEX:DRI) has a current Interest Expense of MXN-3,478 Mil. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN3,414.96, compared to a current price of MXN3,470.00 — trading 1.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is MXN-3,478 Mil. Darden Restaurants' overall GF Score™ is 87/100 with 5 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 Darden Restaurants (MEX:DRI), the current Interest Expense is MXN-3,478 Mil as of May. 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 Darden Restaurants (MEX:DRI) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Darden Restaurants stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of MXN3,470.00 is trading 1.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN3,414.96.

Key valuation signals for MEX:DRI:

  • Interest Expense: MXN-3,478 Mil
  • GF Value™: MXN3,414.96 vs. price of MXN3,470.00 (1.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 87/100 with 5 warning signs

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

Darden Restaurants Business Description

Address 1000 Darden Center Drive, Orlando, FL, USA, 32837
Darden Restaurants is the largest global full-service dining operator, with over $12 billion in system sales across 2,159 company-owned stores at the end of fiscal 2025, spanning the US and Canada. The firm operates 10 banners in four segments, including Olive Garden (43% of sales), LongHorn Steakhouse (25%), and fine dining (21%), which includes The Capital Grille, Ruth's Chris, and Eddie V's. The other 11% of sales comes from smaller concepts such as Yard House and Cheddar's. Darden primarily generates revenue through sales of food and beverage items at its company-owned restaurants. It also earns royalties on sales from 154 franchised locations in US and international markets, which sit within the other segment but are immaterial to consolidated results.
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