United Breweries (NSE:UBL) Interest Expense: ₹-717 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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NSE:UBL United Breweries Ltd NSE:UBL
75 GF Score
Price ₹1,339.70
GF Value ₹2,170.36
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is United Breweries Interest Expense?

United Breweries NSE:UBL -0.67% 75 Interest Expense is ₹-717 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates NSE:UBL with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹2,170.36 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. United Breweries's interest expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹ -290 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹-717 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. United Breweries's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹ 632 Mil. United Breweries's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹ -290 Mil. United Breweries's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.18. 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.

United Breweries  (NSE:UBL) 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.

United Breweries's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹-290 Mil. Its Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹632 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹1,088 Mil.

United Breweries'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*631.7/-290.4
=2.18

* 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.

United Breweries Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for United Breweries'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.

United Breweries Interest Expense Chart

United Breweries Annual Data
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Interest Expense
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United Breweries Quarterly Data
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NSE:UBL
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United Breweries 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 ₹-717 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 ₹-717 Mil mean?
United Breweries (NSE:UBL) has a Interest Expense of ₹-717 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on United Breweries and its competitors.
Is United Breweries' Interest Expense too high?
United Breweries' current Interest Expense is ₹-717 Mil. Overall, United Breweries has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does United Breweries' Interest Expense compare to BUD and STZ?
United Breweries' Interest Expense of ₹-717 Mil can be compared against companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic 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 Beverages - Alcoholic company?
A good Interest Expense depends on the Beverages - Alcoholic 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 United Breweries and its competitors. United Breweries's current Interest Expense is ₹-717 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is United Breweries stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, United Breweries (NSE:UBL) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹2,170.36, compared to a current price of ₹1,339.70 — trading 38.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is ₹-717 Mil. United Breweries' overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 4 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 United Breweries (NSE:UBL), the current Interest Expense is ₹-717 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 United Breweries (NSE:UBL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, United Breweries stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₹1,339.70 is trading 38.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹2,170.36. GuruFocus considers United Breweries to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for NSE:UBL:

  • Interest Expense: ₹-717 Mil
  • GF Value™: ₹2,170.36 vs. price of ₹1,339.70 (38.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 75/100 with 4 warning signs

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

United Breweries Business Description

Other Exchanges 532478:India
Address No. 24, Vittal Mallya Road, UB Tower, UB City, Bengaluru, KA, IND, 560001
United Breweries Ltd brews and sells beer and flavored malt beverages in India. The company has dozens of production facilities in India, and it licenses its brands to be manufactured in the United Kingdom, Australia, and New Zealand. The company's flagship brand is Kingfisher, which is prominent in India and is sold in dozens of countries around the world. It has two segments Beer and Non-alcoholic beverages. It derives the majority of its revenue from the Beer segment. The company's other brands include Bullet, Cannon 10000, Kalyani, UB Export, Zingaro, London Pilsner, and Heineken among others. Geographically, it derives key revenue from its business in India and the rest from other regions.
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