Athens International Airport (ATH:AIA) Interest Coverage: 6.54 (As of Dec. 2025) — 17% Above Median


ATH:AIA Athens International Airport SA ATH:AIA
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What is Athens International Airport Interest Coverage?

Athens International Airport ATH:AIA +1.02% 34 Interest Coverage is 6.54 as of Dec. 2025, which is 17% above its 10-year median of 5.61. GuruFocus rates ATH:AIA with a GF Score™ of 34/100. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 838 Transportation companies, Athens International Airport ranks better than 51.07% 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. Athens International Airport's Operating Income for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was €176.5 Mil. Athens International Airport's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was €-27.0 Mil. Athens International Airport's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 6.54. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

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

ATH:AIA' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.89   Med: 5.61   Max: 6.44
Current: 5.83


ATH:AIA's Interest Coverage is ranked better than
51.07% of 838 companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 5.67 vs ATH:AIA: 5.83

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


Athens International Airport  (ATH:AIA) 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 .


Athens International Airport Interest Coverage Related Terms


Athens International Airport Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Athens International Airport'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.

Athens International Airport Interest Coverage Chart

Athens International Airport Annual Data
Trend Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Interest Coverage
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 4.89 6.14 5.26 5.39 5.83

Athens International Airport Semi-Annual Data
Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
Interest Coverage Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 5.82 4.49 6.32 5.17 6.54

ATH:AIA vs JOBY: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Airports & Air Services subindustry, Athens International Airport'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.


Athens International Airport Interest Coverage vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Athens International Airport's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Athens International Airport's Interest Coverage falls into.


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Athens International Airport 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.

Athens International Airport's Interest Coverage for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Here, for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025, Athens International Airport's Interest Expense was €-55.9 Mil. Its Operating Income was €326.0 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €850.5 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (A: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*326.037/-55.884
=5.83

Athens International Airport's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Here, for the six months ended in Dec. 2025, Athens International Airport's Interest Expense was €-27.0 Mil. Its Operating Income was €176.5 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €850.5 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*176.508/-26.988
=6.54

* 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 6.54 mean?
Athens International Airport (ATH:AIA) has a Interest Coverage of 6.54 as of Dec. 2025. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Athens International Airport and its competitors. This is 17% above median its historical median of 5.61. Over the past decade, Athens International Airport's Interest Coverage has ranged from 4.89 to 6.44. According to the industry distribution chart, Athens International Airport ranks #410 out of 838 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 48.9%.
Is Athens International Airport's Interest Coverage too high?
Athens International Airport's current Interest Coverage of 6.54 is 17% above median its 10-year median of 5.61. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.89 to a high of 6.44. The Transportation industry median Interest Coverage is 5.67. Athens International Airport's value of 6.54 is 15.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Athens International Airport ranks #410 out of 838 companies in the Transportation industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Athens International Airport has a GF Score™ of 34/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Athens International Airport's Interest Coverage compare to JOBY?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Athens International Airport ranks #410 out of 838 companies for Interest Coverage. This puts Athens International Airport in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 5.67. Athens International Airport's value of 6.54 is 15.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Athens International Airport's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 4.89 to 6.44 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.61 vs. the industry median of 5.67, Athens International Airport 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 Transportation company?
The median Interest Coverage among Transportation companies is 5.67, based on 838 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. Athens International Airport's current Interest Coverage of 6.54 is 15.3% 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 Athens International Airport and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Interest Coverage is 5.67 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Athens International Airport's current Interest Coverage is 6.54, which is 17% above median its own 10-year median of 5.61. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Athens International Airport stock overvalued right now?
Athens International Airport (ATH:AIA) has a current Interest Coverage of 6.54. The current Interest Coverage is 6.54, which is 17% above median its 10-year median of 5.61 and 15.3% above the Transportation industry median of 5.67. Athens International Airport's overall GF Score™ is 34/100 with 6 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 Athens International Airport (ATH:AIA), the current Interest Coverage is 6.54 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.

Athens International Airport Business Description

Other Exchanges 9O1:Germany
Address Athens International Airport, El. Venizelos SA, SPATA, Attica, Athens, GRC, 19019
Athens International Airport SA is engaged in the design, financing, construction, completion, commissioning, maintenance, operation, management, and development of the Athens International Airport . The company's operating segments are: Air activities and Non-air activities. The maximum revenue is generated from its Air activities segment, which includes the provision at the Airport of any facilities like the landing, parking, or taking-off of aircraft; the servicing of aircraft; and the handling of passengers, among others. The Non-air activities segment represents revenues from non-air activities, mainly consisting of car parking, food and beverage, duty-free, retail shops, building/office rental, and other commercial services.
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