BTS Group AB (CHIX:BTSBS) Interest Coverage: 5.08 (As of Mar. 2026) — 69% Below Median


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What is BTS Group AB Interest Coverage?

BTS Group AB CHIX:BTSBS 98 Interest Coverage is 5.08 as of Mar. 2026, which is 69% below its 10-year median of 16.53. GuruFocus rates CHIX:BTSBS with a GF Score™ of 98/100 and a GF Value™ of kr395.04. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 812 Business Services companies, BTS Group AB ranks worse than 67.12% 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. BTS Group AB's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was kr45 Mil. BTS Group AB's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was kr-9 Mil. BTS Group AB's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 5.08. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

The historical rank and industry rank for BTS Group AB's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:

CHIX:BTSBs' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.26   Med: 16.53   Max: 125.79
Current: 5.24


CHIX:BTSBs's Interest Coverage is ranked worse than
67.12% of 812 companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 12.98 vs CHIX:BTSBs: 5.24

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


BTS Group AB  (CHIX:BTSBs) 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 .


BTS Group AB Interest Coverage Related Terms


BTS Group AB Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for BTS Group AB'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.

BTS Group AB Interest Coverage Chart

BTS Group AB Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Interest Coverage
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BTS Group AB 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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CHIX:BTSBS vs VRSK, EFX, BAH: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Consulting Services subindustry, BTS Group AB'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.


BTS Group AB Interest Coverage vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, BTS Group AB's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where BTS Group AB's Interest Coverage falls into.


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BTS Group AB 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.

BTS Group AB'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, BTS Group AB's Interest Expense was kr-33 Mil. Its Operating Income was kr200 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was kr602 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (A: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*199.962/-33.075
=6.05

BTS Group AB's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Here, for the three months ended in Mar. 2026, BTS Group AB's Interest Expense was kr-9 Mil. Its Operating Income was kr45 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was kr503 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*45.1/-8.881
=5.08

* 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 5.08 mean?
BTS Group AB (CHIX:BTSBS) has a Interest Coverage of 5.08 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on BTS Group AB and its competitors. This is 69% below median its historical median of 16.53. Over the past decade, BTS Group AB's Interest Coverage has ranged from 4.26 to 125.79. According to the industry distribution chart, BTS Group AB ranks #545 out of 812 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 67.1%.
Is BTS Group AB's Interest Coverage too high?
BTS Group AB's current Interest Coverage of 5.08 is 69% below median its 10-year median of 16.53. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.26 to a high of 125.79. The Business Services industry median Interest Coverage is 12.98. BTS Group AB's value of 5.08 is 60.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, BTS Group AB ranks #545 out of 812 companies in the Business Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, BTS Group AB has a GF Score™ of 98/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does BTS Group AB's Interest Coverage compare to VRSK and EFX?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, BTS Group AB ranks #545 out of 812 companies for Interest Coverage. This places BTS Group AB in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 12.98. BTS Group AB's value of 5.08 is 60.9% below this benchmark. Historically, BTS Group AB's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 4.26 to 125.79 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 16.53 vs. the industry median of 12.98, BTS Group AB 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 Business Services company?
The median Interest Coverage among Business Services companies is 12.98, based on 812 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. BTS Group AB's current Interest Coverage of 5.08 is 60.9% 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 BTS Group AB and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Interest Coverage is 12.98 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. BTS Group AB's current Interest Coverage is 5.08, which is 69% below median its own 10-year median of 16.53. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is BTS Group AB stock overvalued right now?
BTS Group AB (CHIX:BTSBS) has a current Interest Coverage of 5.08. The stock's GF Value™ is kr395.04, compared to a current price of kr265.00 — trading 32.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 5.08, which is 69% below median its 10-year median of 16.53 and 60.9% below the Business Services industry median of 12.98. BTS Group AB's overall GF Score™ is 98/100 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 BTS Group AB (CHIX:BTSBS), the current Interest Coverage is 5.08 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 BTS Group AB (CHIX:BTSBS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BTS Group AB stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of kr265.00 is trading 32.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of kr395.04.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:BTSBS:

  • Interest Coverage: 5.08 (69% below median its 10-year median of 16.53)
  • GF Value™: kr395.04 vs. price of kr265.00 (32.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 98/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 60.9% below the Business Services median (#545 of 812)

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


BTS Group AB Business Description

Address Grevgatan 34, Stockholm, SWE, SE-114 53
BTS Group AB is a professional services firm. The group helps companies and leaders at all levels to help them make decisions, go from decision to action, and deliver desired results. Its services include Strategy execution & business transformation, Leadership readiness & development, Go to market, Talent acquisition & succession, leadership development, business acumen, development of sales organizations, coaching, and digital services. It operates globally and has customers such as Salesforce, SAP, Abbott, Tetra Pak, EY, Vale, and BHP. The company's geographical segments include North America, Europe, Other Markets, and Advantage Performance Group (APG).
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