Daimler Truck Holding AG (CHIX:DTGD) Interest Coverage: 6.68 (As of Mar. 2026) — 38% Below Median


CHIX:DTGD Daimler Truck Holding AG CHIX:DTGD
77 GF Score
Price €40.78
GF Value €33.22
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Daimler Truck Holding AG Interest Coverage?

Daimler Truck Holding AG CHIX:DTGD 77 Interest Coverage is 6.68 as of Mar. 2026, which is 38% below its 10-year median of 10.80. GuruFocus rates CHIX:DTGD with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of €33.22 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 169 Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery companies, Daimler Truck Holding AG ranks worse than 69.23% 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. Daimler Truck Holding AG's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €528 Mil. Daimler Truck Holding AG's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €-79 Mil. Daimler Truck Holding AG's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 6.68. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

The historical rank and industry rank for Daimler Truck Holding AG's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:

CHIX:DTGd' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.63   Med: 10.8   Max: 14.62
Current: 5.31


CHIX:DTGd's Interest Coverage is ranked worse than
69.23% of 169 companies
in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry
Industry Median: 9.32 vs CHIX:DTGd: 5.31

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


Daimler Truck Holding AG  (CHIX:DTGd) 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 .


Daimler Truck Holding AG Interest Coverage Related Terms


Daimler Truck Holding AG Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Daimler Truck Holding AG'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.

Daimler Truck Holding AG Interest Coverage Chart

Daimler Truck Holding AG Annual Data
Trend Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Interest Coverage
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 12.41 13.91 14.62 11.72 6.48

Daimler Truck Holding AG 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 13.19 5.51 7.26 3.77 6.68

CHIX:DTGD vs CAT, DE, PCAR: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery subindustry, Daimler Truck Holding AG'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.


Daimler Truck Holding AG Interest Coverage vs Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery Industry

For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry and Industrials sector, Daimler Truck Holding AG's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Daimler Truck Holding AG's Interest Coverage falls into.


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Daimler Truck Holding AG 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.

Daimler Truck Holding AG'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, Daimler Truck Holding AG's Interest Expense was €-425 Mil. Its Operating Income was €2,755 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €19,623 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (A: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*2755/-425
=6.48

Daimler Truck Holding AG's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Here, for the three months ended in Mar. 2026, Daimler Truck Holding AG's Interest Expense was €-79 Mil. Its Operating Income was €528 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €20,142 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*528/-79
=6.68

* 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 6.68 mean?
Daimler Truck Holding AG (CHIX:DTGD) has a Interest Coverage of 6.68 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Daimler Truck Holding AG and its competitors. This is 38% below median its historical median of 10.80. Over the past decade, Daimler Truck Holding AG's Interest Coverage has ranged from 1.63 to 14.62. According to the industry distribution chart, Daimler Truck Holding AG ranks #117 out of 169 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, placing it in the top 69.2%.
Is Daimler Truck Holding AG's Interest Coverage too high?
Daimler Truck Holding AG's current Interest Coverage of 6.68 is 38% below median its 10-year median of 10.80. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.63 to a high of 14.62. The Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry median Interest Coverage is 9.32. Daimler Truck Holding AG's value of 6.68 is 28.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Daimler Truck Holding AG ranks #117 out of 169 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Daimler Truck Holding AG has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Daimler Truck Holding AG's Interest Coverage compare to CAT and DE?
According to the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry distribution chart, Daimler Truck Holding AG ranks #117 out of 169 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Daimler Truck Holding AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 9.32. Daimler Truck Holding AG's value of 6.68 is 28.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Daimler Truck Holding AG's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 1.63 to 14.62 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 10.80 vs. the industry median of 9.32, Daimler Truck Holding AG 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 Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery company?
The median Interest Coverage among Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery companies is 9.32, based on 169 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. Daimler Truck Holding AG's current Interest Coverage of 6.68 is 28.3% 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 Daimler Truck Holding AG and its competitors. For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, the median Interest Coverage is 9.32 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Daimler Truck Holding AG's current Interest Coverage is 6.68, which is 38% below median its own 10-year median of 10.80. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Daimler Truck Holding AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Daimler Truck Holding AG (CHIX:DTGD) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €33.22, compared to a current price of €40.78 — trading 22.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 6.68, which is 38% below median its 10-year median of 10.80 and 28.3% below the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry median of 9.32. Daimler Truck Holding AG's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 9 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 Daimler Truck Holding AG (CHIX:DTGD), the current Interest Coverage is 6.68 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 Daimler Truck Holding AG (CHIX:DTGD) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Daimler Truck Holding AG stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €40.78 is trading 22.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of €33.22. GuruFocus considers Daimler Truck Holding AG to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:DTGD:

  • Interest Coverage: 6.68 (38% below median its 10-year median of 10.80)
  • GF Value™: €33.22 vs. price of €40.78 (22.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 77/100 with 9 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 28.3% below the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery median (#117 of 169)

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


Daimler Truck Holding AG Business Description

Address Fasanenweg 10, Leinfelden-Echterdingen, BW, DEU, 70771
Daimler Truck Holding AG is a commercial vehicle manufacturer. It offers light, medium, and heavy-duty trucks, city and intercity buses, coaches, and bus chassis under various brands, including Setra, Rizon, Fuso, Bharat Benz, Western Star, Freightliner, and others. The Group's operating segments are: Trucks North America, Mercedes-Benz Trucks, Trucks Asia, Daimler Buses, and Financial Services. Maximum revenue is generated from the Trucks North America segment, which develops, manufactures, and sells trucks under the brands Freightliner and Western Star. This segment's product range also includes buses from Thomas Built Buses, bus chassis, and Freightliner Custom Chassis Corp. chassis in North America. Geographically, the Group derives the majority of its revenue from North America.
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