Danone (XSWX:BN) Interest Expense: CHF-466 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2025)


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What is Danone Interest Expense?

Danone XSWX:BN 70 Interest Expense is CHF-466 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates XSWX:BN with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF60.08 (Fairly Valued). 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. Danone's interest expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was CHF -235 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was CHF-466 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. Danone's Operating Income for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was CHF 1,918 Mil. Danone's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was CHF -235 Mil. Danone's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 8.15. 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.

Danone  (XSWX:BN) 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.

Danone's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was CHF-235 Mil. Its Operating Income for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was CHF1,918 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was CHF9,108 Mil.

Danone'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*1917.599/-235.151
=8.15

* 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.

Danone Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Danone'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.

Danone Interest Expense Chart

Danone Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Interest Expense
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Danone Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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Danone 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-466 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-466 Mil mean?
Danone (XSWX:BN) has a Interest Expense of CHF-466 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Danone and its competitors.
Is Danone's Interest Expense too high?
Danone's current Interest Expense is CHF-466 Mil. Overall, Danone has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Danone's Interest Expense compare to KHC and GIS?
Danone's Interest Expense of CHF-466 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 Danone and its competitors. Danone's current Interest Expense is CHF-466 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Danone stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Danone (XSWX:BN) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF60.08, compared to a current price of CHF62.26 — trading 3.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is CHF-466 Mil. Danone's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 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 Danone (XSWX:BN), the current Interest Expense is CHF-466 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 Danone (XSWX:BN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Danone stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of CHF62.26 is trading 3.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF60.08. GuruFocus considers Danone to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:BN:

  • Interest Expense: CHF-466 Mil
  • GF Value™: CHF60.08 vs. price of CHF62.26 (3.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 70/100 with 2 warning signs

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

Danone Business Description

Address 59-61 rue La Fayette, Paris, FRA, 75009
Danone is a global food and beverage industry leader with more than EUR 27 billion annual revenue. Its operations are organized into three broad segments: essential dairy and plant-based products, representing just over half of group revenue; specialized nutrition; and bottled water. The firm's portfolio includes well-known brands such as Danone/Dannon dairy products, Alpro plant-based dairy, Aptamil infant milk formula, Evian and Volvic bottled water, and leading medical nutrition brands.
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