Givaudan (XSWX:GIVN) Interest Expense: CHF-113 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2025)


XSWX:GIVN Givaudan SA XSWX:GIVN
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What is Givaudan Interest Expense?

Givaudan XSWX:GIVN +0.14% 84 Interest Expense is CHF-113 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates XSWX:GIVN with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF3,739.27 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. Givaudan's interest expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was CHF -58 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was CHF-113 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. Givaudan's Operating Income for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was CHF 621 Mil. Givaudan's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was CHF -58 Mil. Givaudan's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 10.71. 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.

Givaudan  (XSWX:GIVN) 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.

Givaudan's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was CHF-58 Mil. Its Operating Income for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was CHF621 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was CHF4,185 Mil.

Givaudan'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*621/-58
=10.71

* 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.

Givaudan Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Givaudan'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.

Givaudan Interest Expense Chart

Givaudan Annual Data
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Interest Expense
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Givaudan Semi-Annual Data
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Givaudan 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-113 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-113 Mil mean?
Givaudan (XSWX:GIVN) has a Interest Expense of CHF-113 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Givaudan and its competitors.
Is Givaudan's Interest Expense too high?
Givaudan's current Interest Expense is CHF-113 Mil. Overall, Givaudan has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Givaudan's Interest Expense compare to LIN and SHW?
Givaudan's Interest Expense of CHF-113 Mil can be compared against companies in the Chemicals 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 Chemicals company?
A good Interest Expense depends on the Chemicals 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 Givaudan and its competitors. Givaudan's current Interest Expense is CHF-113 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Givaudan stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Givaudan (XSWX:GIVN) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF3,739.27, compared to a current price of CHF3,507.00 — trading 6.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is CHF-113 Mil. Givaudan's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 5 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 Givaudan (XSWX:GIVN), the current Interest Expense is CHF-113 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 Givaudan (XSWX:GIVN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Givaudan stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of CHF3,507.00 is trading 6.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF3,739.27. GuruFocus considers Givaudan to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:GIVN:

  • Interest Expense: CHF-113 Mil
  • GF Value™: CHF3,739.27 vs. price of CHF3,507.00 (6.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 84/100 with 5 warning signs

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

Givaudan Business Description

Address Chemin de la Parfumerie 5, Vernier, CHE, 1214
Spun off from Roche in 2000, Givaudan is one of the world's leading flavor and fragrance manufacturers, with a presence in more than 80 countries. It sources more than 11,000 different ingredients from over 100 countries. The company serves end consumer markets with fragrances for personal, home, and laundry care brands, including prestige perfumes. In flavors, customers are in beverages, savory, snacks, sweet goods, and dairy. Givaudan has more than 17,000 employees, and its perfumery team is the largest in the industry.
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