Metalfrio Solutions (BSP:FRIO3) Interest Coverage: 1.99 (As of Mar. 2026) — 93% Above Median


BSP:FRIO3 Metalfrio Solutions SA BSP:FRIO3
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Price R$205.00
GF Value R$204.42
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Metalfrio Solutions Interest Coverage?

Metalfrio Solutions BSP:FRIO3 60 Interest Coverage is 1.99 as of Mar. 2026, which is 93% above its 10-year median of 1.03. GuruFocus rates BSP:FRIO3 with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of R$204.42 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 293 Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances companies, Metalfrio Solutions ranks worse than 86.01% 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. Metalfrio Solutions's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was R$58 Mil. Metalfrio Solutions's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was R$-29 Mil. Metalfrio Solutions's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.99. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

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

BSP:FRIO3' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.42   Med: 1.03   Max: 2.09
Current: 1.66


BSP:FRIO3's Interest Coverage is ranked worse than
86.01% of 293 companies
in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry
Industry Median: 11.05 vs BSP:FRIO3: 1.66

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


Metalfrio Solutions  (BSP:FRIO3) 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 .


Metalfrio Solutions Interest Coverage Related Terms


Metalfrio Solutions Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Metalfrio Solutions'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.

Metalfrio Solutions Interest Coverage Chart

Metalfrio Solutions Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Interest Coverage
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.05 0.90 0.74 1.22 1.51

Metalfrio Solutions Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 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 1.19 1.93 1.30 1.53 1.99

BSP:FRIO3 vs SN, SGI, MHK: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances subindustry, Metalfrio Solutions'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.


Metalfrio Solutions Interest Coverage vs Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances Industry

For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Metalfrio Solutions's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Metalfrio Solutions 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.

Metalfrio Solutions'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, Metalfrio Solutions's Interest Expense was R$-127 Mil. Its Operating Income was R$191 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was R$304 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (A: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*191.005/-126.506
=1.51

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

Here, for the three months ended in Mar. 2026, Metalfrio Solutions's Interest Expense was R$-29 Mil. Its Operating Income was R$58 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was R$228 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*58.285/-29.333
=1.99

* 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 1.99 mean?
Metalfrio Solutions (BSP:FRIO3) has a Interest Coverage of 1.99 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Metalfrio Solutions and its competitors. This is 93% above median its historical median of 1.03. Over the past decade, Metalfrio Solutions' Interest Coverage has ranged from 0.42 to 2.09. According to the industry distribution chart, Metalfrio Solutions ranks #252 out of 293 companies in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, placing it in the top 86%.
Is Metalfrio Solutions' Interest Coverage too high?
Metalfrio Solutions' current Interest Coverage of 1.99 is 93% above median its 10-year median of 1.03. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.42 to a high of 2.09. The Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry median Interest Coverage is 11.05. Metalfrio Solutions' value of 1.99 is 82% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Metalfrio Solutions ranks #252 out of 293 companies in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Metalfrio Solutions has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Metalfrio Solutions' Interest Coverage compare to SN and SGI?
According to the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry distribution chart, Metalfrio Solutions ranks #252 out of 293 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Metalfrio Solutions in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 11.05. Metalfrio Solutions' value of 1.99 is 82% below this benchmark. Historically, Metalfrio Solutions' own Interest Coverage has ranged from 0.42 to 2.09 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.03 vs. the industry median of 11.05, Metalfrio Solutions 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 Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances company?
The median Interest Coverage among Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances companies is 11.05, based on 293 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. Metalfrio Solutions's current Interest Coverage of 1.99 is 82% 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 Metalfrio Solutions and its competitors. For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, the median Interest Coverage is 11.05 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Metalfrio Solutions's current Interest Coverage is 1.99, which is 93% above median its own 10-year median of 1.03. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Metalfrio Solutions stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Metalfrio Solutions (BSP:FRIO3) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is R$204.42, compared to a current price of R$205.00 — trading 0.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 1.99, which is 93% above median its 10-year median of 1.03 and 82% below the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry median of 11.05. Metalfrio Solutions' overall GF Score™ is 60/100 with 2 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 Metalfrio Solutions (BSP:FRIO3), the current Interest Coverage is 1.99 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 Metalfrio Solutions (BSP:FRIO3) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Metalfrio Solutions stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of R$205.00 is trading 0.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of R$204.42. GuruFocus considers Metalfrio Solutions to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for BSP:FRIO3:

  • Interest Coverage: 1.99 (93% above median its 10-year median of 1.03)
  • GF Value™: R$204.42 vs. price of R$205.00 (0.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 60/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 82% below the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances median (#252 of 293)

No single metric tells the full story. See the BSP:FRIO3 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Metalfrio Solutions Business Description

Address Avenida Abrahao Goncalves Braga 412, Vila Livieiro, Sao Paulo, SP, BRA, 04186-220
Metalfrio Solutions SA is a Brazilian company which is engaged in the manufacture, import, and sale of domestic and commercial refrigerators and freezers, in Brazil and abroad. The company operates its business through Goods and Service segment. The Goods segment comprises the manufacture and sale of domestic and commercial refrigerators and freezers. The Service segment comprises the maintenance and technical assistance for the products sold by both the company and third parties, as well as the sale of parts to authorized dealers and product customers, and logistics services. It generates majority of the revenue from Goods segment. The product brands of the company are Metalfrio, Caravell, Derby, Klimasan, and other.
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