Autosports Group (ASX:ASG) Interest Coverage: 1.97 (As of Dec. 2025) — 29% Below Median


ASX:ASG Autosports Group Ltd ASX:ASG
72 GF Score
Price A$1.64
GF Value A$3.23
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What is Autosports Group Interest Coverage?

Autosports Group ASX:ASG -0.61% 72 Interest Coverage is 1.97 as of Dec. 2025, which is 29% below its 10-year median of 2.79. GuruFocus rates ASX:ASG with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of A$3.23 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,068 Vehicles & Parts companies, Autosports Group ranks worse than 92.51% on this metric.

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 by its Interest Expense. Autosports Group's Operating Income for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was A$64 Mil. Autosports Group's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was A$-33 Mil. Autosports Group's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 1.97. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

Warning Sign:

Ben Graham prefers companies' interest coverage to be at least 5. Autosports Group Ltd interest coverage is 1.02, which is low.

The historical rank and industry rank for Autosports Group's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:

ASX:ASG' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.71   Med: 2.79   Max: 8.59
Current: 1.02


ASX:ASG's Interest Coverage is ranked worse than
92.51% of 1068 companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 8.335 vs ASX:ASG: 1.02

Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.


Autosports Group  (ASX:ASG) Interest Coverage Explanation

Ben Graham requires that a company has a minimum interest coverage of 5 with the companies he invested. If the interest coverage is less than 2, the company is burdened by debt. Any business slow or recession may drag the company into a situation where it cannot pay the interest on its debt.

Interest Coverage is an important factor when GuruFocus ranks a company's overage Financial Strength .


Autosports Group Interest Coverage Related Terms


Autosports Group Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Autosports Group's Interest Coverage 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.

Note: For Interest Coverage, "No debt" indicates no long-term debt. An indication of "No Debt" does not necessarily mean that the company has no long-term debt obligations; it could be due to missing data in the quarterly or annual report. Use caution when interpreting this information.

Autosports Group Interest Coverage Chart

Autosports Group Annual Data
Trend Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
Interest Coverage
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 8.59 5.82 3.55 1.79 0.71

Autosports Group Semi-Annual Data
Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
Interest Coverage Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.66 1.99 1.49 0.00 1.97

ASX:ASG vs CVNA, PAG, ALTB: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Auto & Truck Dealerships subindustry, Autosports Group's Interest Coverage, along with its competitors' market caps and Interest Coverage data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


Autosports Group Interest Coverage vs Vehicles & Parts Industry

For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Autosports Group's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Autosports Group's Interest Coverage falls into.


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Autosports Group Interest Coverage Calculation

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:

If Interest Expense is negative and Operating Income is positive, then

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income /Interest Expense

Else if Interest Expense is negative and Operating Income is negative, then

The company did not have earnings to cover the interest expense.

Else if Interest Expense is 0 and Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation is 0, then

The company had no debt (1).


Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.

Autosports Group's Interest Coverage for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 2025 is calculated as

Here, for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 2025, Autosports Group's Interest Expense was A$-52 Mil. Its Operating Income was A$37 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was A$451 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Jun. 2025 )/Interest Expense (A: Jun. 2025 )
=-1*36.827/-51.859
=0.71

Autosports Group's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Here, for the six months ended in Dec. 2025, Autosports Group's Interest Expense was A$-33 Mil. Its Operating Income was A$64 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was A$544 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*64.425/-32.631
=1.97

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Interest Coverage →
What does a Interest Coverage of 1.97 mean?
Autosports Group (ASX:ASG) has a Interest Coverage of 1.97 as of Dec. 2025. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Autosports Group and its competitors. This is 29% below median its historical median of 2.79. Over the past decade, Autosports Group's Interest Coverage has ranged from 0.71 to 8.59. According to the industry distribution chart, Autosports Group ranks #988 out of 1068 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 92.5%.
Is Autosports Group's Interest Coverage too high?
Autosports Group's current Interest Coverage of 1.97 is 29% below median its 10-year median of 2.79. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.71 to a high of 8.59. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Interest Coverage is 8.34. Autosports Group's value of 1.97 is 76.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Autosports Group ranks #988 out of 1068 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Autosports Group has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Autosports Group's Interest Coverage compare to CVNA and PAG?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Autosports Group ranks #988 out of 1068 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Autosports Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 8.34. Autosports Group's value of 1.97 is 76.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Autosports Group's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 0.71 to 8.59 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.79 vs. the industry median of 8.34, Autosports Group has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Interest Coverage for a Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Interest Coverage among Vehicles & Parts companies is 8.34, based on 1,068 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Interest Coverage significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Interest Coverage should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Autosports Group's current Interest Coverage of 1.97 is 76.4% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Interest Coverage mean?
A high Interest Coverage can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Autosports Group and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Interest Coverage is 8.34 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Autosports Group's current Interest Coverage is 1.97, which is 29% below median its own 10-year median of 2.79. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Autosports Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Autosports Group (ASX:ASG) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is A$3.23, compared to a current price of A$1.64 — trading 49.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 1.97, which is 29% below median its 10-year median of 2.79 and 76.4% below the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 8.34. Autosports Group's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Interest Coverage calculated?
Interest Coverage is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Autosports Group (ASX:ASG), the current Interest Coverage is 1.97 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 Autosports Group (ASX:ASG) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Autosports Group stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of A$1.64 is trading 49.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of A$3.23. GuruFocus considers Autosports Group to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for ASX:ASG:

  • Interest Coverage: 1.97 (29% below median its 10-year median of 2.79)
  • GF Value™: A$3.23 vs. price of A$1.64 (49.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 72/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 76.4% below the Vehicles & Parts median (#988 of 1068)

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


Autosports Group Business Description

Address 555 Parramatta Road, Leichhardt, Sydney, NSW, AUS, 2040
Autosports Group Ltd operates in the retail automotive industry. The core business focuses on the sale of new and used motor vehicles, distribution of finance and insurance products on behalf of retail financiers and automotive insurers. In addition, the company is involved in the sale of aftermarket products and spare parts, motor vehicle servicing and collision repair services. It generates maximum revenue from New and demonstrator vehicles followed by Used vehicles and others. Geographically the group operates in Australia and New Zealand, where the majority revenue is generated from Australia.
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