Hindustan Unilever (NSE:HINDUNILVR) Interest Expense: ₹-4,200 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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NSE:HINDUNILVR Hindustan Unilever Ltd NSE:HINDUNILVR
93 GF Score
Price ₹2,142.50
GF Value ₹2,586.08
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Hindustan Unilever Interest Expense?

Hindustan Unilever NSE:HINDUNILVR +0.13% 93 Interest Expense is ₹-4,200 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates NSE:HINDUNILVR with a GF Score™ of 93/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹2,586.08 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. Hindustan Unilever's interest expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹ -760 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹-4,200 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. Hindustan Unilever's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹ 34,930 Mil. Hindustan Unilever's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹ -760 Mil. Hindustan Unilever's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 45.96. 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.


Hindustan Unilever  (NSE:HINDUNILVR) 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.

Hindustan Unilever's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹-760 Mil. Its Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹34,930 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹11,040 Mil.

Hindustan Unilever'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*34930/-760
=45.96

* 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.


Hindustan Unilever Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Hindustan Unilever'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.

Hindustan Unilever Interest Expense Chart

Hindustan Unilever Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Interest Expense
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Hindustan Unilever Quarterly Data
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NSE:HINDUNILVR
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Hindustan Unilever 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 ₹-4,200 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 ₹-4,200 Mil mean?
Hindustan Unilever (NSE:HINDUNILVR) has a Interest Expense of ₹-4,200 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Hindustan Unilever and its competitors.
Is Hindustan Unilever's Interest Expense too high?
Hindustan Unilever's current Interest Expense is ₹-4,200 Mil. Overall, Hindustan Unilever has a GF Score™ of 93/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hindustan Unilever's Interest Expense compare to PG and CL?
Hindustan Unilever's Interest Expense of ₹-4,200 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 Hindustan Unilever and its competitors. Hindustan Unilever's current Interest Expense is ₹-4,200 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hindustan Unilever stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hindustan Unilever (NSE:HINDUNILVR) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹2,586.08, compared to a current price of ₹2,142.50 — trading 17.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is ₹-4,200 Mil. Hindustan Unilever's overall GF Score™ is 93/100 with 2 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 Hindustan Unilever (NSE:HINDUNILVR), the current Interest Expense is ₹-4,200 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 Hindustan Unilever (NSE:HINDUNILVR) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hindustan Unilever stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₹2,142.50 is trading 17.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹2,586.08. GuruFocus considers Hindustan Unilever to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for NSE:HINDUNILVR:

  • Interest Expense: ₹-4,200 Mil
  • GF Value™: ₹2,586.08 vs. price of ₹2,142.50 (17.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 93/100 with 2 warning signs

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


Hindustan Unilever Business Description

Other Exchanges 500696:India
Address B. D. Sawant Marg, Unilever House, Chakala, Andheri (East), Mumbai, MH, IND, 400099
Hindustan Unilever Ltd is an Indian consumer goods company. The firm offers different brands from distinct categories, including cosmetics and hygiene items, such as detergents, soaps, shampoos, skincare, toothpaste, and deodorants, as well as food and beverages (tea, coffee, packaged foods). Its product portfolio contains household brands such as Lux, Lifebuoy, Pepsodent, Closeup, Pureit, Axe, Brooke Bond, Bru, Knorr, Kissan, Pond's, Vaseline, Lakme, Dove, Clinic Plus, Sunsilk, Kwality Wall's, Surf Excel, Rin, Wheel, and Fair and Lovely. The company's segments include Home Care, which generates maximum revenue, Beauty & Wellbeing, Personal Care, Foods, and others. Geographically, it generates a majority of its revenue from India.
93GF Score

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