Bristol-Myers Squibb Co (XSWX:BMY) Interest Expense: CHF-1,444 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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XSWX:BMY Bristol-Myers Squibb Co XSWX:BMY
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What is Bristol-Myers Squibb Co Interest Expense?

Bristol-Myers Squibb Co XSWX:BMY +1.42% 78 Interest Expense is CHF-1,444 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates XSWX:BMY with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF45.07. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review.

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. Bristol-Myers Squibb Co's interest expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF -324 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF-1,444 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. Bristol-Myers Squibb Co's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF 2,649 Mil. Bristol-Myers Squibb Co's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF -324 Mil. Bristol-Myers Squibb Co's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 8.19. 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.

Bristol-Myers Squibb Co  (XSWX:BMY) 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.

Bristol-Myers Squibb Co's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF-324 Mil. Its Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF2,649 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF34,580 Mil.

Bristol-Myers Squibb Co'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*2649.265/-323.58
=8.19

* 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.

Bristol-Myers Squibb Co Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Bristol-Myers Squibb Co'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.

Bristol-Myers Squibb Co Interest Expense Chart

Bristol-Myers Squibb Co Annual Data
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Interest Expense
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Bristol-Myers Squibb Co 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 CHF-1,444 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 CHF-1,444 Mil mean?
Bristol-Myers Squibb Co (XSWX:BMY) has a Interest Expense of CHF-1,444 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Bristol-Myers Squibb Co and its competitors.
Is Bristol-Myers Squibb Co's Interest Expense too high?
Bristol-Myers Squibb Co's current Interest Expense is CHF-1,444 Mil. Overall, Bristol-Myers Squibb Co has a GF Score™ of 78/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bristol-Myers Squibb Co's Interest Expense compare to PFE and GILD?
Bristol-Myers Squibb Co's Interest Expense of CHF-1,444 Mil can be compared against companies in the Drug Manufacturers 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 Drug Manufacturers company?
A good Interest Expense depends on the Drug Manufacturers 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 Bristol-Myers Squibb Co and its competitors. Bristol-Myers Squibb Co's current Interest Expense is CHF-1,444 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Bristol-Myers Squibb Co stock overvalued right now?
Bristol-Myers Squibb Co (XSWX:BMY) has a current Interest Expense of CHF-1,444 Mil. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF45.07, compared to a current price of CHF50.31 — trading 11.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is CHF-1,444 Mil. Bristol-Myers Squibb Co's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 7 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 Bristol-Myers Squibb Co (XSWX:BMY), the current Interest Expense is CHF-1,444 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 Bristol-Myers Squibb Co (XSWX:BMY) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bristol-Myers Squibb Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of CHF50.31 is trading 11.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF45.07.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:BMY:

  • Interest Expense: CHF-1,444 Mil
  • GF Value™: CHF45.07 vs. price of CHF50.31 (11.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 78/100 with 7 warning signs

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

Bristol-Myers Squibb Co Business Description

Address Route 206 and Province Line Road, Princeton, New Jersey, NJ, USA, 08543
Bristol Myers Squibb discovers, develops, and markets drugs for various therapeutic areas, such as cardiovascular, cancer, and immune disorders. A key focus for Bristol is immuno-oncology, where the firm is a leader in drug development. Bristol derives close to 70% of total sales from the US, showing a higher dependence on the US market than most of its peer group.
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