Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG (CHIX:HHFAD) Interest Coverage: 1.58 (As of Mar. 2026) — 73% Below Median


CHIX:HHFAD Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG CHIX:HHFAD
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GF Value €14.70
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What is Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG Interest Coverage?

Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG CHIX:HHFAD 68 Interest Coverage is 1.58 as of Mar. 2026, which is 73% below its 10-year median of 5.86. GuruFocus rates CHIX:HHFAD with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of €14.70. The stock has 11 warning signs investors should review. Among 838 Transportation companies, Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG ranks worse than 76.49% 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. Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €30 Mil. Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €-19 Mil. Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.58. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

The historical rank and industry rank for Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:

CHIX:HHFAd' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.83   Med: 5.86   Max: 9.64
Current: 2.31


CHIX:HHFAd's Interest Coverage is ranked worse than
76.49% of 838 companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 5.72 vs CHIX:HHFAd: 2.31

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


Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG  (CHIX:HHFAd) 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 .


Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG Interest Coverage Related Terms


Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Hamburger Hafen und Logistik 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.

Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG Interest Coverage Chart

Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Interest Coverage
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Hamburger Hafen und Logistik 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 1.89 2.28 2.22 3.44 1.58

Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG Interest Coverage Competitor Comparison

For the Marine Shipping subindustry, Hamburger Hafen und Logistik 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.


Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG Interest Coverage vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG's Interest Coverage falls into.


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Hamburger Hafen und Logistik 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.

Hamburger Hafen und Logistik 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, Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG's Interest Expense was €-69 Mil. Its Operating Income was €167 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €1,557 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (A: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*167.27/-69.323
=2.41

Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Here, for the three months ended in Mar. 2026, Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG's Interest Expense was €-19 Mil. Its Operating Income was €30 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €0 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*30.495/-19.255
=1.58

* 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 1.58 mean?
Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG (CHIX:HHFAD) has a Interest Coverage of 1.58 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG and its competitors. This is 73% below median its historical median of 5.86. Over the past decade, Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG's Interest Coverage has ranged from 1.83 to 9.64. According to the industry distribution chart, Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG ranks #641 out of 838 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 76.5%.
Is Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG's Interest Coverage too high?
Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG's current Interest Coverage of 1.58 is 73% below median its 10-year median of 5.86. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.83 to a high of 9.64. The Transportation industry median Interest Coverage is 5.72. Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG's value of 1.58 is 72.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG ranks #641 out of 838 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG has a GF Score™ of 68/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG's Interest Coverage compare to competitors?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG ranks #641 out of 838 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 5.72. Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG's value of 1.58 is 72.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 1.83 to 9.64 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.86 vs. the industry median of 5.72, Hamburger Hafen und Logistik 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 Transportation company?
The median Interest Coverage among Transportation companies is 5.72, based on 838 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. Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG's current Interest Coverage of 1.58 is 72.4% 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 Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Interest Coverage is 5.72 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG's current Interest Coverage is 1.58, which is 73% below median its own 10-year median of 5.86. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG stock overvalued right now?
Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG (CHIX:HHFAD) has a current Interest Coverage of 1.58. The stock's GF Value™ is €14.70, compared to a current price of €16.76 — trading 14% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 1.58, which is 73% below median its 10-year median of 5.86 and 72.4% below the Transportation industry median of 5.72. Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 11 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 Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG (CHIX:HHFAD), the current Interest Coverage is 1.58 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 Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG (CHIX:HHFAD) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €16.76 is trading 14% above its estimated GF Value™ of €14.70.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:HHFAD:

  • Interest Coverage: 1.58 (73% below median its 10-year median of 5.86)
  • GF Value™: €14.70 vs. price of €16.76 (14% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 68/100 with 11 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 72.4% below the Transportation median (#641 of 838)

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


Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG Business Description

Address Bei St. Annen 1, Hamburg, DEU, 20457
Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG, along with its subsidiaries, operates in two subgroups, Port Logistics and Real Estate. The Group has four operating segments: Container, Intermodal, Logistics, and Real Estate. The Container segment operates terminals to transport containers by sea, rail, and truck; the Intermodal segment operates the company's rail container transportation network; the Real estate segment activities include services such as the development, letting, and management of properties; and the Logistics segment encompasses specialist handling services, digital business activities, and consulting. The Container and Intermodal segments together generate the majority of the Group's revenue. Geographically, it derives maximum revenue from Germany, and the rest from other markets.
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