Rocket Lab (XSWX:RKLB) Interest Expense: CHF-25.2 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


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What is Rocket Lab Interest Expense?

Rocket Lab XSWX:RKLB 71 Interest Expense is CHF-25.2 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates XSWX:RKLB with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF21.59. 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. Rocket Lab's interest expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF -1.3 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF-25.2 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. Rocket Lab's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF -56.0 Mil. Rocket Lab's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF -1.3 Mil. Rocket Lab did not have earnings to cover the interest expense. 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.


Rocket Lab  (XSWX:RKLB) 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.

Rocket Lab's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF-1.3 Mil. Its Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF-56.0 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF138.7 Mil.

Rocket Lab's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Rocket Lab did not have earnings to cover the interest expense.

* 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.


Rocket Lab Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Rocket Lab'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.

Rocket Lab Interest Expense Chart

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Rocket Lab 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-25.2 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-25.2 Mil mean?
Rocket Lab (XSWX:RKLB) has a Interest Expense of CHF-25.2 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Rocket Lab and its competitors.
Is Rocket Lab's Interest Expense too high?
Rocket Lab's current Interest Expense is CHF-25.2 Mil. Overall, Rocket Lab has a GF Score™ of 71/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Rocket Lab's Interest Expense compare to ?
Rocket Lab's Interest Expense of CHF-25.2 Mil can be compared against companies in the Aerospace & Defense 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 an Aerospace & Defense company?
A good Interest Expense depends on the Aerospace & Defense 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 Rocket Lab and its competitors. Rocket Lab's current Interest Expense is CHF-25.2 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Rocket Lab stock overvalued right now?
Rocket Lab (XSWX:RKLB) has a current Interest Expense of CHF-25.2 Mil. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF21.59, compared to a current price of CHF81.13 — trading 275.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is CHF-25.2 Mil. Rocket Lab's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 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 Rocket Lab (XSWX:RKLB), the current Interest Expense is CHF-25.2 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 Rocket Lab (XSWX:RKLB) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Rocket Lab stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of CHF81.13 is trading 275.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF21.59.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:RKLB:

  • Interest Expense: CHF-25.2 Mil
  • GF Value™: CHF21.59 vs. price of CHF81.13 (275.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 71/100 with 1 warning sign

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


Rocket Lab Business Description

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Address 3881 McGowen Street, Long Beach, CA, USA, 90808
Rocket Lab Corp is engaged in space, building rockets, and spacecraft. It provides end-to-end mission services that provide frequent and reliable access to space for civil, defense, and commercial markets. It designs and manufactures the Electron and Neutron launch vehicles and Photon satellite platform. Rocket Lab's Electron launch vehicle has delivered multiple satellites to orbit for private and public sector organizations, enabling operations in national security, scientific research, space debris mitigation, Earth observation, climate monitoring, and communications. The business operates in two segments Launch Services and Space Systems. Geographically it serves Japan, and rest of the world and earns key revenue from the United States.
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