Bausch & Lomb (STU:S2L) Interest Expense: €-365 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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STU:S2L Bausch & Lomb Corp STU:S2L
79 GF Score
Price €13.90
GF Value €16.25
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Bausch & Lomb Interest Expense?

Bausch & Lomb STU:S2L -2.80% 79 Interest Expense is €-365 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates STU:S2L with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of €16.25 (Modestly Undervalued). 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. Bausch & Lomb's interest expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was € -84 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €-365 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. Bausch & Lomb's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was € 51 Mil. Bausch & Lomb's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was € -84 Mil. Bausch & Lomb's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.61. 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.

Bausch & Lomb  (STU:S2L) 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.

Bausch & Lomb's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €-84 Mil. Its Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €51 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €4,352 Mil.

Bausch & Lomb'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*51.035/-83.905
=0.61

* 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. Bausch & Lomb Corps earnings cannot cover its interest expense. If the situation continues, the company may have to issue more debt.

Bausch & Lomb Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Bausch & Lomb'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.

Bausch & Lomb Interest Expense Chart

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Bausch & Lomb 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 €-365 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 €-365 Mil mean?
Bausch & Lomb (STU:S2L) has a Interest Expense of €-365 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Bausch & Lomb and its competitors.
Is Bausch & Lomb's Interest Expense too high?
Bausch & Lomb's current Interest Expense is €-365 Mil. Overall, Bausch & Lomb has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bausch & Lomb's Interest Expense compare to ISRG and BDX?
Bausch & Lomb's Interest Expense of €-365 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 Bausch & Lomb and its competitors. Bausch & Lomb's current Interest Expense is €-365 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Bausch & Lomb stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bausch & Lomb (STU:S2L) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €16.25, compared to a current price of €13.90 — trading 14.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is €-365 Mil. Bausch & Lomb's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 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 Bausch & Lomb (STU:S2L), the current Interest Expense is €-365 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 Bausch & Lomb (STU:S2L) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bausch & Lomb stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €13.90 is trading 14.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of €16.25. GuruFocus considers Bausch & Lomb to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for STU:S2L:

  • Interest Expense: €-365 Mil
  • GF Value™: €16.25 vs. price of €13.90 (14.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 79/100 with 9 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:S2L stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Bausch & Lomb Business Description

Other Exchanges BLCO:USABLCO:Canada
Address 520 Applewood Crescent, Vaughan, ON, CAN, L4K 4B4
Bausch & Lomb is one of the largest vision care companies in the US. The firm was previously a subsidiary under parent company Bausch Health and it was spun off to become a public company in 2022. It operates in three segments: vision care, surgical, and ophthalmic pharmaceuticals. Vision care is composed of contact lenses, a market that B&L controls 10%, and ocular health products, which includes Biotrue and Lumify. Surgical includes a suite of intraocular lenses, equipment for cataract and vitreoretinal surgeries, as well as surgical instruments. Ophthalmic pharmaceuticals has a diverse lineup of products, including Xipere, Vyzulta, and Lotemax that treat different complications. With over 100 products, B&L has the largest portfolio of eye care prescriptions in the space.
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