Dusk Group (ASX:DSK) Interest Coverage: 12.08 (As of Dec. 2025) — 89% Below Median


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What is Dusk Group Interest Coverage?

Dusk Group ASX:DSK -0.71% 65 Interest Coverage is 12.08 as of Dec. 2025, which is 89% below its 10-year median of 107.73. GuruFocus rates ASX:DSK with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of A$1.05 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 828 Retail - Cyclical companies, Dusk Group ranks worse than 120772.83% 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. Dusk Group's Operating Income for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was A$15.7 Mil. Dusk Group's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was A$-1.3 Mil. Dusk Group's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 12.08. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

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


ASX:DSK's Interest Coverage is not ranked *
in the Retail - Cyclical industry.
Industry Median: 7.915
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Interest Coverage only.

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


Dusk Group  (ASX:DSK) 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 .


Dusk Group Interest Coverage Related Terms


Dusk Group Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Dusk 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.

Dusk Group Interest Coverage Chart

Dusk Group Annual Data
Trend Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
Interest Coverage
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 322.77 375.92 107.73 3.51 36.10

Dusk Group Semi-Annual Data
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 10.81 0.00 9.28 0.00 12.08

ASX:DSK vs CASY, WSM, ULTA: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Specialty Retail subindustry, Dusk 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.


Dusk Group Interest Coverage vs Retail - Cyclical Industry

For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Dusk Group's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Dusk 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.

Dusk 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, Dusk Group's Interest Expense was A$-0.2 Mil. Its Operating Income was A$8.6 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was A$22.8 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Jun. 2025 )/Interest Expense (A: Jun. 2025 )
=-1*8.629/-0.239
=36.10

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

Here, for the six months ended in Dec. 2025, Dusk Group's Interest Expense was A$-1.3 Mil. Its Operating Income was A$15.7 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was A$24.7 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*15.695/-1.299
=12.08

* 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 12.08 mean?
Dusk Group (ASX:DSK) has a Interest Coverage of 12.08 as of Dec. 2025. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Dusk Group and its competitors. This is 89% below median its historical median of 107.73. Over the past decade, Dusk Group's Interest Coverage has ranged from 3.51 to 375.92. According to the industry distribution chart, Dusk Group ranks #999999 out of 828 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry.
Is Dusk Group's Interest Coverage too high?
Dusk Group's current Interest Coverage of 12.08 is 89% below median its 10-year median of 107.73. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.51 to a high of 375.92. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Interest Coverage is 7.92. Dusk Group's value of 12.08 is 52.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Dusk Group ranks #999999 out of 828 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Dusk Group has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Dusk Group's Interest Coverage compare to CASY and WSM?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Dusk Group ranks #999999 out of 828 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Dusk Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 7.92. Dusk Group's value of 12.08 is 52.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Dusk Group's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 3.51 to 375.92 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 107.73 vs. the industry median of 7.92, Dusk Group has consistently been above 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Interest Coverage among Retail - Cyclical companies is 7.92, based on 828 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. Dusk Group's current Interest Coverage of 12.08 is 52.6% above 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 Dusk Group and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Interest Coverage is 7.92 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Dusk Group's current Interest Coverage is 12.08, which is 89% below median its own 10-year median of 107.73. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Dusk Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dusk Group (ASX:DSK) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$1.05, compared to a current price of A$0.70 — trading 33.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 12.08, which is 89% below median its 10-year median of 107.73 and 52.6% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 7.92. Dusk Group's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Interest Coverage calculated?
Interest Coverage is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Dusk Group (ASX:DSK), the current Interest Coverage is 12.08 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 Dusk Group (ASX:DSK) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dusk Group stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of A$0.70 is trading 33.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of A$1.05. GuruFocus considers Dusk Group to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for ASX:DSK:

  • Interest Coverage: 12.08 (89% below median its 10-year median of 107.73)
  • GF Value™: A$1.05 vs. price of A$0.70 (33.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 65/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 52.6% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#999999 of 828)

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


Dusk Group Business Description

Address 75 O\'Riordan Street, P.O. Box 6307, Building 1, Level 3, Alexandria, NSW, AUS, 2015
Dusk Group Ltd is a specialty retailer of home fragrance products, including candles, reed diffusers, essential oils, electronic diffusers and air purifiers, and fragrance-related homewares. The Group operates within one operating segment, which is retail sales of home fragrance products and accessories. Geographically, it operates only in Australia.
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