Bell Food Group (XSWX:BELL) Interest Expense: CHF-16 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2025)

What is Bell Food Group Interest Expense?

Bell Food Group XSWX:BELL +2.85% 58 Interest Expense is CHF-16 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates XSWX:BELL with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF287.37 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review.

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. Bell Food Group's interest expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was CHF -8 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was CHF-16 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. Bell Food Group's Operating Income for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was CHF 52 Mil. Bell Food Group's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was CHF -8 Mil. Bell Food Group's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 6.61. 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.

Bell Food Group (XSWX:BELL) Interest Expense Explanation

Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.

Bell Food Group's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was CHF-8 Mil. Its Operating Income for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was CHF52 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was CHF832 Mil.

Bell Food Group's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Interest Coverage	=	-1	*	Operating Income (Q: Dec. 2025 )	/	Interest Expense (Q: Dec. 2025 )
	=	-1	*	52.2	/	-7.9
	=	6.61

* 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.

Bell Food Group Interest Expense Historical Data

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Bell Food Group 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 Dec. 2025 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was CHF-16 Mil.

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What does a Interest Expense of CHF-16 Mil mean?

Bell Food Group (XSWX:BELL) has a Interest Expense of CHF-16 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Bell Food Group and its competitors.

Is Bell Food Group's Interest Expense too high?

Bell Food Group's current Interest Expense is CHF-16 Mil. Overall, Bell Food Group has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.

How does Bell Food Group's Interest Expense compare to KHC and GIS?

Bell Food Group's Interest Expense of CHF-16 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 Bell Food Group and its competitors. Bell Food Group's current Interest Expense is CHF-16 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.

Is Bell Food Group stock overvalued right now?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bell Food Group (XSWX:BELL) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF287.37, compared to a current price of CHF180.60 — trading 37.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is CHF-16 Mil. Bell Food Group's overall GF Score™ is 58/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Bell Food Group (XSWX:BELL), the current Interest Expense is CHF-16 Mil as of Dec. 2025. 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 Bell Food Group (XSWX:BELL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bell Food Group stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of CHF180.60 is trading 37.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF287.37. GuruFocus considers Bell Food Group to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:BELL:

Interest Expense: CHF-16 Mil
GF Value™: CHF287.37 vs. price of CHF180.60 (37.2% below fair value)
GF Score™: 58/100 with 1 warning sign

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

Bell Food Group Business Description

Industry Consumer Defensive Consumer Packaged Goods

Comparable Companies XSWX:ARYN XSWX:ORON XSWX:EMMN XSWX:NESN XPAR:BN BOG:NUTRESA TSE:2802 SHSE:603288 NSE:NESTLEIND KHC SHSE:600887 SZSE:300999 GIS SGX:F34 LSE:ABF HKSE:00288 MEX:BIMBOA DUB:KRZ JBS BOM:500825

Other Exchanges BELLz:UK 0RFX:UK BWGA:Germany

Address Elsasserstrasse 174, Basel, CHE, 4056

Website https://www.bellfoodgroup.com

Bell Food Group Ltd is a food processor that provides meat, charcuterie, poultry, and convenience products. Bell operates in five divisions: Bell Switzerland, supplying retailers, wholesalers, food service, and food processing; Bell international, operating in Germany, Austria, France, Poland, and other European countries; and Eisberg, Hilcona, Hugli, Hubers/Sutag. Bell Switzerland represents maximum of the company's income.

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