ATMU (Atmus Filtration Technologies) Interest Coverage: 4.87 (As of Mar. 2026) — 96% Below Median


ATMU Atmus Filtration Technologies Inc ATMU
84 GF Score
Price $50.69
GF Value $41.46
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Atmus Filtration Technologies Interest Coverage?

Atmus Filtration Technologies ATMU +1.08% 84 Interest Coverage is 4.87 as of Mar. 2026, which is 96% below its 10-year median of 117.36. GuruFocus rates ATMU with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of $41.46 (Modestly Overvalued). Among 1,066 Vehicles & Parts companies, Atmus Filtration Technologies ranks worse than 53.66% 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. Atmus Filtration Technologies's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $69 Mil. Atmus Filtration Technologies's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-14 Mil. Atmus Filtration Technologies's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 4.87. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

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

ATMU' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.71   Med: 117.36   Max: 395.75
Current: 7.12


ATMU's Interest Coverage is ranked worse than
53.66% of 1066 companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 8.295 vs ATMU: 7.12

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


Atmus Filtration Technologies  (NYSE:ATMU) 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 .


Atmus Filtration Technologies Interest Coverage Related Terms


Atmus Filtration Technologies Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Atmus Filtration Technologies'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.

Atmus Filtration Technologies Interest Coverage Chart

Atmus Filtration Technologies Annual Data
Trend Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Interest Coverage
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 226.38 251.29 8.33 5.71 7.94

Atmus Filtration Technologies Quarterly Data
Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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ATMU vs DAN, DORM, AAP: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Auto Parts subindustry, Atmus Filtration Technologies'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.


Atmus Filtration Technologies Interest Coverage vs Vehicles & Parts Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Atmus Filtration Technologies's Interest Coverage falls into.


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Atmus Filtration Technologies 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.

Atmus Filtration Technologies'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, Atmus Filtration Technologies's Interest Expense was $-33 Mil. Its Operating Income was $265 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $564 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (A: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*265.2/-33.4
=7.94

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

Here, for the three months ended in Mar. 2026, Atmus Filtration Technologies's Interest Expense was $-14 Mil. Its Operating Income was $69 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $1,037 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*68.7/-14.1
=4.87

* 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 4.87 mean?
Atmus Filtration Technologies (ATMU) has a Interest Coverage of 4.87 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Atmus Filtration Technologies and its competitors. This is 96% below median its historical median of 117.36. Over the past decade, Atmus Filtration Technologies' Interest Coverage has ranged from 5.71 to 395.75. According to the industry distribution chart, Atmus Filtration Technologies ranks #572 out of 1066 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 53.7%.
Is Atmus Filtration Technologies' Interest Coverage too high?
Atmus Filtration Technologies' current Interest Coverage of 4.87 is 96% below median its 10-year median of 117.36. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.71 to a high of 395.75. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Interest Coverage is 8.30. Atmus Filtration Technologies' value of 4.87 is 41.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Atmus Filtration Technologies ranks #572 out of 1066 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Atmus Filtration Technologies has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Atmus Filtration Technologies' Interest Coverage compare to DAN and DORM?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Atmus Filtration Technologies ranks #572 out of 1066 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Atmus Filtration Technologies in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 8.30. Atmus Filtration Technologies' value of 4.87 is 41.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Atmus Filtration Technologies' own Interest Coverage has ranged from 5.71 to 395.75 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 117.36 vs. the industry median of 8.30, Atmus Filtration Technologies 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 8.30, based on 1,066 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. Atmus Filtration Technologies's current Interest Coverage of 4.87 is 41.3% 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 Atmus Filtration Technologies and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Interest Coverage is 8.30 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Atmus Filtration Technologies's current Interest Coverage is 4.87, which is 96% below median its own 10-year median of 117.36. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Atmus Filtration Technologies stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Atmus Filtration Technologies (ATMU) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $41.46, compared to a current price of $50.69 — trading 22.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 4.87, which is 96% below median its 10-year median of 117.36 and 41.3% below the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 8.30. Atmus Filtration Technologies' overall GF Score™ is 84/100. 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 Atmus Filtration Technologies (ATMU), the current Interest Coverage is 4.87 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 Atmus Filtration Technologies (ATMU) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Atmus Filtration Technologies stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $50.69 is trading 22.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $41.46. GuruFocus considers Atmus Filtration Technologies to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for ATMU:

  • Interest Coverage: 4.87 (96% below median its 10-year median of 117.36)
  • GF Value™: $41.46 vs. price of $50.69 (22.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 84/100
  • Industry Position: 41.3% below the Vehicles & Parts median (#572 of 1066)

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


Atmus Filtration Technologies Business Description

Address 26 Century Boulevard, Nashville, TN, USA, 37214
Atmus Filtration Technologies Inc manufactures filtration products for on-highway commercial vehicles and off-highway agriculture, construction, mining, and power generation vehicles and equipment. The company designs and manufactures Developed filtration products, principally under the Fleetguard brand, that enable lower emissions and provide asset protection. It designs, manufactures, and sells filters, coolants, and chemical products. The company offers products including air filtration, coolants and chemicals, crankcase ventilation, fuel filtration, fuel cells, lube filtration, and others.
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