Societatea Nationala Nuclearelectrica (BSE:SNN) Interest Coverage: 758.10 (As of Mar. 2026) — 849% Above Median

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BSE:SNN Societatea Nationala Nuclearelectrica SA BSE:SNN
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What is Societatea Nationala Nuclearelectrica Interest Coverage?

Societatea Nationala Nuclearelectrica BSE:SNN +0.57% 100 Interest Coverage is 758.10 as of Mar. 2026, which is 849% above its 10-year median of 79.86. GuruFocus rates BSE:SNN with a GF Score™ of 100/100 and a GF Value™ of lei46.51 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 450 Utilities - Regulated companies, Societatea Nationala Nuclearelectrica ranks better than 94.22% 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. Societatea Nationala Nuclearelectrica's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was lei907 Mil. Societatea Nationala Nuclearelectrica's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was lei-1 Mil. Societatea Nationala Nuclearelectrica's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 758.10. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

Good Sign:

Ben Graham prefers companies' interest coverage to be at least 5. Societatea Nationala Nuclearelectrica SA has enough cash to cover all of its debt. Its financial situation is stable.

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

BSE:SNN' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 8.43   Med: 79.86   Max: 399.8
Current: 169.87


BSE:SNN's Interest Coverage is ranked better than
94.22% of 450 companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 3.8 vs BSE:SNN: 169.87

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


Societatea Nationala Nuclearelectrica  (BSE:SNN) 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 .


Societatea Nationala Nuclearelectrica Interest Coverage Related Terms


Societatea Nationala Nuclearelectrica Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Societatea Nationala Nuclearelectrica'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.

Societatea Nationala Nuclearelectrica Interest Coverage Chart

Societatea Nationala Nuclearelectrica Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Interest Coverage
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Societatea Nationala Nuclearelectrica Quarterly Data
Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 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 384.19 181.08 82.45 203.56 758.10

BSE:SNN vs NEE, SO, DUK: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Utilities - Regulated Electric subindustry, Societatea Nationala Nuclearelectrica'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.


Societatea Nationala Nuclearelectrica Interest Coverage vs Utilities - Regulated Industry

For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Societatea Nationala Nuclearelectrica's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Societatea Nationala Nuclearelectrica's Interest Coverage falls into.


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Societatea Nationala Nuclearelectrica 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.

Societatea Nationala Nuclearelectrica'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, Societatea Nationala Nuclearelectrica's Interest Expense was lei-8 Mil. Its Operating Income was lei2,397 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was lei605 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (A: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*2396.553/-8.047
=297.82

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

Here, for the three months ended in Mar. 2026, Societatea Nationala Nuclearelectrica's Interest Expense was lei-1 Mil. Its Operating Income was lei907 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was lei758 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*907.445/-1.197
=758.10

* 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 758.10 mean?
Societatea Nationala Nuclearelectrica (BSE:SNN) has a Interest Coverage of 758.10 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Societatea Nationala Nuclearelectrica and its competitors. This is 849% above median its historical median of 79.86. Over the past decade, Societatea Nationala Nuclearelectrica's Interest Coverage has ranged from 8.43 to 399.80. According to the industry distribution chart, Societatea Nationala Nuclearelectrica ranks #26 out of 450 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 5.8%.
Is Societatea Nationala Nuclearelectrica's Interest Coverage too high?
Societatea Nationala Nuclearelectrica's current Interest Coverage of 758.10 is 849% above median its 10-year median of 79.86. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 8.43 to a high of 399.80. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Interest Coverage is 3.80. Societatea Nationala Nuclearelectrica's value of 758.10 is 19850% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Societatea Nationala Nuclearelectrica ranks #26 out of 450 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Societatea Nationala Nuclearelectrica has a GF Score™ of 100/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Societatea Nationala Nuclearelectrica's Interest Coverage compare to NEE and SO?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Societatea Nationala Nuclearelectrica ranks #26 out of 450 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Societatea Nationala Nuclearelectrica in the top 6% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Interest Coverage is 3.80. Societatea Nationala Nuclearelectrica's value of 758.10 is 19850% above this benchmark. Historically, Societatea Nationala Nuclearelectrica's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 8.43 to 399.80 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 79.86 vs. the industry median of 3.80, Societatea Nationala Nuclearelectrica 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 Utilities - Regulated company?
The median Interest Coverage among Utilities - Regulated companies is 3.80, based on 450 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. Societatea Nationala Nuclearelectrica's current Interest Coverage of 758.10 is 19850% 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 Societatea Nationala Nuclearelectrica and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Interest Coverage is 3.80 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Societatea Nationala Nuclearelectrica's current Interest Coverage is 758.10, which is 849% above median its own 10-year median of 79.86. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Societatea Nationala Nuclearelectrica stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Societatea Nationala Nuclearelectrica (BSE:SNN) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is lei46.51, compared to a current price of lei70.00 — trading 50.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 758.10, which is 849% above median its 10-year median of 79.86 and 19850% above the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 3.80. Societatea Nationala Nuclearelectrica's overall GF Score™ is 100/100 with 5 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 Societatea Nationala Nuclearelectrica (BSE:SNN), the current Interest Coverage is 758.10 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 Societatea Nationala Nuclearelectrica (BSE:SNN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Societatea Nationala Nuclearelectrica stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of lei70.00 is trading 50.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of lei46.51. GuruFocus considers Societatea Nationala Nuclearelectrica to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for BSE:SNN:

  • Interest Coverage: 758.10 (849% above median its 10-year median of 79.86)
  • GF Value™: lei46.51 vs. price of lei70.00 (50.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 100/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 19850% above the Utilities - Regulated median (#26 of 450)

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


Societatea Nationala Nuclearelectrica Business Description

Other Exchanges 0QHP:UK53V:Germany
Address Bulevardul Iancu de Hunedoara, Nr. 48, Sector 1, Bucharest, ROU, 010494
Societatea Nationala Nuclearelectrica SA is a Romania-based company whose core business is the production and delivery of electricity and heat. The Company acts as an electric and thermal energy producer, with its main activity being electricity generation. It also produces nuclear fuel in the form of CANDU (Canada Deuterium Uranium) fuel bundles used in its nuclear reactors. The Company sells electricity in Romania and abroad.
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