Frasle Mobility (BSP:FRAS3) Interest Coverage: 1.79 (As of Mar. 2026) — 56% Below Median


BSP:FRAS3 Frasle Mobility SA BSP:FRAS3
81 GF Score
Price R$21.10
GF Value R$25.74
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Frasle Mobility Interest Coverage?

Frasle Mobility BSP:FRAS3 +2.83% 81 Interest Coverage is 1.79 as of Mar. 2026, which is 56% below its 10-year median of 4.10. GuruFocus rates BSP:FRAS3 with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of R$25.74 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,066 Vehicles & Parts companies, Frasle Mobility ranks worse than 89.77% 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. Frasle Mobility's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was R$146 Mil. Frasle Mobility's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was R$-81 Mil. Frasle Mobility's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.79. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

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

BSP:FRAS3' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.33   Med: 4.1   Max: 8.35
Current: 1.33


BSP:FRAS3's Interest Coverage is ranked worse than
89.77% of 1066 companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 8.295 vs BSP:FRAS3: 1.33

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


Frasle Mobility  (BSP:FRAS3) 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 .


Frasle Mobility Interest Coverage Related Terms


Frasle Mobility Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Frasle Mobility'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.

Frasle Mobility Interest Coverage Chart

Frasle Mobility Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Interest Coverage
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Frasle Mobility Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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BSP:FRAS3 vs ORLY, AZO, BWA: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Auto Parts subindustry, Frasle Mobility'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.


Frasle Mobility Interest Coverage vs Vehicles & Parts Industry

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

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


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Frasle Mobility 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.

Frasle Mobility'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, Frasle Mobility's Interest Expense was R$-324 Mil. Its Operating Income was R$699 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was R$2,758 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (A: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*698.797/-324.344
=2.15

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

Here, for the three months ended in Mar. 2026, Frasle Mobility's Interest Expense was R$-81 Mil. Its Operating Income was R$146 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was R$2,615 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*145.633/-81.499
=1.79

* 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 1.79 mean?
Frasle Mobility (BSP:FRAS3) has a Interest Coverage of 1.79 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Frasle Mobility and its competitors. This is 56% below median its historical median of 4.10. Over the past decade, Frasle Mobility's Interest Coverage has ranged from 1.33 to 8.35. According to the industry distribution chart, Frasle Mobility ranks #957 out of 1066 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 89.8%.
Is Frasle Mobility's Interest Coverage too high?
Frasle Mobility's current Interest Coverage of 1.79 is 56% below median its 10-year median of 4.10. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.33 to a high of 8.35. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Interest Coverage is 8.30. Frasle Mobility's value of 1.79 is 78.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Frasle Mobility ranks #957 out of 1066 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Frasle Mobility has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Frasle Mobility's Interest Coverage compare to ORLY and AZO?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Frasle Mobility ranks #957 out of 1066 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Frasle Mobility in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 8.30. Frasle Mobility's value of 1.79 is 78.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Frasle Mobility's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 1.33 to 8.35 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.10 vs. the industry median of 8.30, Frasle Mobility 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. Frasle Mobility's current Interest Coverage of 1.79 is 78.4% 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 Frasle Mobility 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. Frasle Mobility's current Interest Coverage is 1.79, which is 56% below median its own 10-year median of 4.10. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Frasle Mobility stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Frasle Mobility (BSP:FRAS3) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R$25.74, compared to a current price of R$21.10 — trading 18% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 1.79, which is 56% below median its 10-year median of 4.10 and 78.4% below the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 8.30. Frasle Mobility's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 4 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 Frasle Mobility (BSP:FRAS3), the current Interest Coverage is 1.79 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 Frasle Mobility (BSP:FRAS3) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Frasle Mobility stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of R$21.10 is trading 18% below its estimated GF Value™ of R$25.74. GuruFocus considers Frasle Mobility to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for BSP:FRAS3:

  • Interest Coverage: 1.79 (56% below median its 10-year median of 4.10)
  • GF Value™: R$25.74 vs. price of R$21.10 (18% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 81/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 78.4% below the Vehicles & Parts median (#957 of 1066)

No single metric tells the full story. See the BSP:FRAS3 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Frasle Mobility Business Description

Address RS 122 - KM 66, No. 10945, Forqueta, Caxias Do Sul, RS, BRA, 95115-550
Frasle Mobility SA is engaged in manufacturing, marketing and import of components for brakes, couplings, transmissions, friction materials, resin-based products, auto parts, plastic artifacts and their derivative products. The company offers brake linings and pads for commercial vehicles; disc brake pads for hydraulic breaks for passenger and utility vehicles; brake linings and shoes for light vehicles; clutch facings for automotive vehicles; and motorcycle pads and shoes. It also provides aircraft pads; refitters; and pads and shoes for trains and subways, as well as universal flat sheets, molded and woven linings, and flexible molded blocks for industrial applications.
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