Tower (ASX:TWR) Interest Coverage: 42.09 (As of Mar. 2026) — 45% Above Median


ASX:TWR Tower Ltd ASX:TWR
85 GF Score
Price A$1.54
GF Value A$1.37
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Tower Interest Coverage?

Tower ASX:TWR 85 Interest Coverage is 42.09 as of Mar. 2026, which is 45% above its 10-year median of 29.09. GuruFocus rates ASX:TWR with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of A$1.37 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 351 Insurance companies, Tower ranks better than 69.52% 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 EBIT by its Interest Expense. Tower's EBIT for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was A$27.5 Mil. Tower's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was A$-0.7 Mil. Tower's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 42.09. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

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

ASX:TWR' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 9.08   Med: 29.09   Max: 84.32
Current: 43.92


ASX:TWR's Interest Coverage is ranked better than
69.52% of 351 companies
in the Insurance industry
Industry Median: 16.23 vs ASX:TWR: 43.92

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


Tower  (ASX:TWR) 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 .


Tower Interest Coverage Related Terms


Tower Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Tower'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.

Tower Interest Coverage Chart

Tower Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
Interest Coverage
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Tower Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
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 Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 11.93 27.08 39.40 45.24 42.09

ASX:TWR vs CB, PGR, TRV: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Insurance - Property & Casualty subindustry, Tower'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.


Tower Interest Coverage vs Insurance Industry

For the Insurance industry and Financial Services sector, Tower's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Tower 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 EBIT is positive, then

Interest Coverage=-1* EBIT /Interest Expense

Else if Interest Expense is negative and EBIT 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.

Tower's Interest Coverage for the fiscal year that ended in Sep. 2025 is calculated as

Here, for the fiscal year that ended in Sep. 2025, Tower's Interest Expense was A$-2.6 Mil. Its EBIT was A$107.6 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was A$18.1 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* EBIT (A: Sep. 2025 )/Interest Expense (A: Sep. 2025 )
=-1*107.591/-2.588
=41.57

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

Here, for the six months ended in Mar. 2026, Tower's Interest Expense was A$-0.7 Mil. Its EBIT was A$27.5 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was A$19.4 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* EBIT (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*27.526/-0.654
=42.09

* 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 42.09 mean?
Tower (ASX:TWR) has a Interest Coverage of 42.09 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Tower and its competitors. This is 45% above median its historical median of 29.09. Over the past decade, Tower's Interest Coverage has ranged from 9.08 to 84.32. According to the industry distribution chart, Tower ranks #107 out of 351 companies in the Insurance industry, placing it in the top 30.5%.
Is Tower's Interest Coverage too high?
Tower's current Interest Coverage of 42.09 is 45% above median its 10-year median of 29.09. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 9.08 to a high of 84.32. The Insurance industry median Interest Coverage is 16.23. Tower's value of 42.09 is 159.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Tower ranks #107 out of 351 companies in the Insurance industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Tower has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Tower's Interest Coverage compare to CB and PGR?
According to the Insurance industry distribution chart, Tower ranks #107 out of 351 companies for Interest Coverage. This puts Tower in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 16.23. Tower's value of 42.09 is 159.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Tower's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 9.08 to 84.32 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 29.09 vs. the industry median of 16.23, Tower 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 an Insurance company?
The median Interest Coverage among Insurance companies is 16.23, based on 351 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. Tower's current Interest Coverage of 42.09 is 159.3% 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 Tower and its competitors. For the Insurance industry, the median Interest Coverage is 16.23 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Tower's current Interest Coverage is 42.09, which is 45% above median its own 10-year median of 29.09. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Tower stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tower (ASX:TWR) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$1.37, compared to a current price of A$1.54 — trading 12.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 42.09, which is 45% above median its 10-year median of 29.09 and 159.3% above the Insurance industry median of 16.23. Tower's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Interest Coverage calculated?
Interest Coverage is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Tower (ASX:TWR), the current Interest Coverage is 42.09 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 Tower (ASX:TWR) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tower stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of A$1.54 is trading 12.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of A$1.37. GuruFocus considers Tower to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for ASX:TWR:

  • Interest Coverage: 42.09 (45% above median its 10-year median of 29.09)
  • GF Value™: A$1.37 vs. price of A$1.54 (12.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 85/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 159.3% above the Insurance median (#107 of 351)

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


Tower Business Description

Other Exchanges TWR:New ZealandUCNA:Germany
Address 136 Fanshawe Street, Level 5, PO Box 90347, Auckland, NTL, NZL, 1142
Tower Ltd is a general insurance company. The company provides insurance services namely car, house, contents, travel, business, boat insurance, and among others. The company has two geographical segments, New Zealand General Insurance, and Pacific Islands General Insurance. The company derives the majority of its revenue from the New Zealand segment.
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