Catena AB (CHIX:CATES) Interest Coverage: 3.92 (As of Mar. 2026) — Near Median


CHIX:CATES Catena AB CHIX:CATES
79 GF Score
Price kr414.10
GF Value kr509.32
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Catena AB Interest Coverage?

Catena AB CHIX:CATES +0.15% 79 Interest Coverage is 3.92 as of Mar. 2026, which is 8% above its 10-year median of 3.63. GuruFocus rates CHIX:CATES with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of kr509.32 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,299 Real Estate companies, Catena AB ranks worse than 52.5% 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. Catena AB's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was kr553 Mil. Catena AB's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was kr-141 Mil. Catena AB's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 3.92. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

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

CHIX:CATEs' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.49   Med: 3.63   Max: 7.66
Current: 3.85


CHIX:CATEs's Interest Coverage is ranked worse than
52.5% of 1299 companies
in the Real Estate industry
Industry Median: 4.24 vs CHIX:CATEs: 3.85

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


Catena AB  (CHIX:CATEs) 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 .


Catena AB Interest Coverage Related Terms


Catena AB Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Catena 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.

Catena AB Interest Coverage Chart

Catena AB Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Interest Coverage
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Catena 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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Catena AB Interest Coverage Competitor Comparison

For the Real Estate - Diversified subindustry, Catena 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.


Catena AB Interest Coverage vs Real Estate Industry

For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, Catena AB's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Catena 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.

Catena 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, Catena AB's Interest Expense was kr-576 Mil. Its Operating Income was kr2,156 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was kr15,457 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (A: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*2156/-576
=3.74

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

Here, for the three months ended in Mar. 2026, Catena AB's Interest Expense was kr-141 Mil. Its Operating Income was kr553 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was kr15,512 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*553/-141
=3.92

* 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 3.92 mean?
Catena AB (CHIX:CATES) has a Interest Coverage of 3.92 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Catena AB and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 3.63. Over the past decade, Catena AB's Interest Coverage has ranged from 2.49 to 7.66. According to the industry distribution chart, Catena AB ranks #682 out of 1299 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 52.5%.
Is Catena AB's Interest Coverage too high?
Catena AB's current Interest Coverage of 3.92 is near median its 10-year median of 3.63. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.49 to a high of 7.66. The Real Estate industry median Interest Coverage is 4.24. Catena AB's value of 3.92 is 7.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Catena AB ranks #682 out of 1299 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Catena AB has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Catena AB's Interest Coverage compare to competitors?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, Catena AB ranks #682 out of 1299 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Catena AB in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 4.24. Catena AB's value of 3.92 is 7.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Catena AB's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 2.49 to 7.66 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.63 vs. the industry median of 4.24, Catena 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 Real Estate company?
The median Interest Coverage among Real Estate companies is 4.24, based on 1,299 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. Catena AB's current Interest Coverage of 3.92 is 7.5% 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 Catena AB and its competitors. For the Real Estate industry, the median Interest Coverage is 4.24 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Catena AB's current Interest Coverage is 3.92, which is near median its own 10-year median of 3.63. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Catena AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Catena AB (CHIX:CATES) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr509.32, compared to a current price of kr414.10 — trading 18.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 3.92, which is near median its 10-year median of 3.63 and 7.5% below the Real Estate industry median of 4.24. Catena AB's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 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 Catena AB (CHIX:CATES), the current Interest Coverage is 3.92 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 Catena AB (CHIX:CATES) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Catena AB stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of kr414.10 is trading 18.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of kr509.32. GuruFocus considers Catena AB to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:CATES:

  • Interest Coverage: 3.92 (near median its 10-year median of 3.63)
  • GF Value™: kr509.32 vs. price of kr414.10 (18.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 79/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 7.5% below the Real Estate median (#682 of 1299)

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


Catena AB Business Description

Other Exchanges CATE:Sweden0GVS:UK
Address PO Box 5003, Helsingborg, SWE, SE-250 05
Catena AB is a Sweden-based listed property company that, through collaboration sustainably develops, owns, and manages logistics facilities. The company's operating segment includes Gothenburg; Helsingborg; Jonkoping; Malmo and Stockholm. It derives a majority of its revenue from the Stockholm region.
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