ZLDPF (Zealand Pharma AS) Interest Expense: $-4 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


ZLDPF Zealand Pharma AS ZLDPF
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Price $43.77
GF Value $1,914.49
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What is Zealand Pharma AS Interest Expense?

Zealand Pharma AS ZLDPF +3.94% 62 Interest Expense is $-4 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates ZLDPF with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of $1,914.49 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. Zealand Pharma AS's interest expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $ -1 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $-4 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. Zealand Pharma AS's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $ -83 Mil. Zealand Pharma AS's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $ -1 Mil. Zealand Pharma AS 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.

Zealand Pharma AS  (OTCPK:ZLDPF) 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.

Zealand Pharma AS's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-1 Mil. Its Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-83 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $60 Mil.

Zealand Pharma AS's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Zealand Pharma AS 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.

Good Sign:

Ben Graham prefers companies' interest coverage to be at least 5. Zealand Pharma AS has enough cash to cover all of its debt. Its financial situation is stable.

Zealand Pharma AS Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Zealand Pharma AS'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.

Zealand Pharma AS Interest Expense Chart

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Zealand Pharma AS 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 $-4 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 $-4 Mil mean?
Zealand Pharma AS (ZLDPF) has a Interest Expense of $-4 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Zealand Pharma AS and its competitors.
Is Zealand Pharma AS's Interest Expense too high?
Zealand Pharma AS's current Interest Expense is $-4 Mil. Overall, Zealand Pharma AS has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Zealand Pharma AS's Interest Expense compare to VRTX and REGN?
Zealand Pharma AS's Interest Expense of $-4 Mil can be compared against companies in the Biotechnology 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 Biotechnology company?
A good Interest Expense depends on the Biotechnology 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 Zealand Pharma AS and its competitors. Zealand Pharma AS's current Interest Expense is $-4 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Zealand Pharma AS stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Zealand Pharma AS (ZLDPF) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $1,914.49, compared to a current price of $43.77 — trading 97.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is $-4 Mil. Zealand Pharma AS's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 with 3 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 Zealand Pharma AS (ZLDPF), the current Interest Expense is $-4 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 Zealand Pharma AS (ZLDPF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Zealand Pharma AS stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $43.77 is trading 97.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $1,914.49. GuruFocus considers Zealand Pharma AS to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for ZLDPF:

  • Interest Expense: $-4 Mil
  • GF Value™: $1,914.49 vs. price of $43.77 (97.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 62/100 with 3 warning signs

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

Zealand Pharma AS Business Description

Address Sydmarken 11, Soborg, DNK, DK-2860
Zealand Pharma AS is a biotechnology company. It is focused on the discovery, design, and development of peptide-based medicines. The company's product pipeline includes three product candidates in clinical development: glepaglutide, which is being developed to treat short bowel syndrome or SBS; dasiglucagon formulated for use in a dual-hormone artificial pancreas system for diabetes management; and dasiglucagon for use in the treatment of congenital hyperinsulinism. The company has out-licensed a peptide program to Boehringer Ingelheim that has been moved ahead into early clinical development: a once-weekly novel dual-acting GLP-1/glucagon agonist for the treatment of obesity and/or Type 2 diabetes.
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