West Pharmaceutical Services (MEX:WST) Interest Expense: MXN-36 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


MEX:WST West Pharmaceutical Services Inc MEX:WST
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Price MXN5,112.51
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What is West Pharmaceutical Services Interest Expense?

West Pharmaceutical Services MEX:WST 95 Interest Expense is MXN-36 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates MEX:WST with a GF Score™ of 95/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN5,153.24. The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review.

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. West Pharmaceutical Services's interest expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN -34 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN-36 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. West Pharmaceutical Services's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN 3,266 Mil. West Pharmaceutical Services's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN -34 Mil. West Pharmaceutical Services's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 95.32. 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.

West Pharmaceutical Services  (MEX:WST) 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.

West Pharmaceutical Services's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN-34 Mil. Its Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN3,266 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN5,316 Mil.

West Pharmaceutical Services'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*3265.722/-34.262
=95.32

* 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.

West Pharmaceutical Services Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for West Pharmaceutical Services'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.

West Pharmaceutical Services Interest Expense Chart

West Pharmaceutical Services Annual Data
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West Pharmaceutical Services 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-36 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-36 Mil mean?
West Pharmaceutical Services (MEX:WST) has a Interest Expense of MXN-36 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on West Pharmaceutical Services and its competitors.
Is West Pharmaceutical Services' Interest Expense too high?
West Pharmaceutical Services' current Interest Expense is MXN-36 Mil. Overall, West Pharmaceutical Services has a GF Score™ of 95/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does West Pharmaceutical Services' Interest Expense compare to RMD and MDLN?
West Pharmaceutical Services' Interest Expense of MXN-36 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 West Pharmaceutical Services and its competitors. West Pharmaceutical Services's current Interest Expense is MXN-36 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is West Pharmaceutical Services stock overvalued right now?
West Pharmaceutical Services (MEX:WST) has a current Interest Expense of MXN-36 Mil. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN5,153.24, compared to a current price of MXN5,112.51 — trading 0.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is MXN-36 Mil. West Pharmaceutical Services' overall GF Score™ is 95/100 with 9 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 West Pharmaceutical Services (MEX:WST), the current Interest Expense is MXN-36 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 West Pharmaceutical Services (MEX:WST) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, West Pharmaceutical Services stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of MXN5,112.51 is trading 0.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN5,153.24.

Key valuation signals for MEX:WST:

  • Interest Expense: MXN-36 Mil
  • GF Value™: MXN5,153.24 vs. price of MXN5,112.51 (0.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 95/100 with 9 warning signs

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

West Pharmaceutical Services Business Description

Address 530 Herman O. West Drive, Exton, PA, USA, 19341-1147
West Pharmaceutical Services is based in Pennsylvania and is a key supplier to firms in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and generic drug industries. West sells elastomer-based packaging components (including stoppers, seals, and plungers), nonglass containment solutions, and auto-injectors for injectable drugs, which include large-molecule biologics, peptides such as GLP-1 receptor agonists, and small-molecule drugs. The company reports in two segments: proprietary products (about 80% of total revenue) and contract-manufactured products (about 20% of total revenue). It generates approximately 55% of its revenue from international markets and 45% from the United States.
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