Klingelnberg AG (CHIX:KLINZ) Interest Coverage: 10.63 (As of Mar. 2026) — 12% Above Median


CHIX:KLINZ Klingelnberg AG CHIX:KLINZ
65 GF Score
Price CHF10.90
GF Value CHF12.06
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Klingelnberg AG Interest Coverage?

Klingelnberg AG CHIX:KLINZ 65 Interest Coverage is 10.63 as of Mar. 2026, which is 12% above its 10-year median of 9.47. GuruFocus rates CHIX:KLINZ with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF12.06 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,329 Industrial Products companies, Klingelnberg AG ranks worse than 76.6% 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. Klingelnberg AG's Operating Income for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF20.9 Mil. Klingelnberg AG's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF-2.0 Mil. Klingelnberg AG's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 10.63. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

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

CHIX:KLINz' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.26   Med: 9.47   Max: 45.52
Current: 4.26


CHIX:KLINz's Interest Coverage is ranked worse than
76.6% of 2329 companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 14.79 vs CHIX:KLINz: 4.26

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


Klingelnberg AG  (CHIX:KLINz) 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 .


Klingelnberg AG Interest Coverage Related Terms


Klingelnberg AG Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Klingelnberg 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.

Klingelnberg AG Interest Coverage Chart

Klingelnberg AG Annual Data
Trend Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Interest Coverage
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only 0.00 18.96 8.24 8.45 5.67

Klingelnberg AG Semi-Annual Data
Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 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 No Debt 0.37 11.72 No Debt 10.63

CHIX:KLINZ vs GEV, ETN, PH: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Klingelnberg 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.


Klingelnberg AG Interest Coverage vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Klingelnberg AG's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Klingelnberg AG's Interest Coverage falls into.


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Klingelnberg 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.

Klingelnberg AG's Interest Coverage for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Here, for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026, Klingelnberg AG's Interest Expense was CHF-1.5 Mil. Its Operating Income was CHF8.7 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was CHF0.0 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (A: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*8.718/-1.538
=5.67

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

Here, for the six months ended in Mar. 2026, Klingelnberg AG's Interest Expense was CHF-2.0 Mil. Its Operating Income was CHF20.9 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was CHF0.0 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*20.923/-1.968
=10.63

* 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 10.63 mean?
Klingelnberg AG (CHIX:KLINZ) has a Interest Coverage of 10.63 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Klingelnberg AG and its competitors. This is 12% above median its historical median of 9.47. Over the past decade, Klingelnberg AG's Interest Coverage has ranged from 4.26 to 45.52. According to the industry distribution chart, Klingelnberg AG ranks #1784 out of 2329 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 76.6%.
Is Klingelnberg AG's Interest Coverage too high?
Klingelnberg AG's current Interest Coverage of 10.63 is 12% above median its 10-year median of 9.47. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.26 to a high of 45.52. The Industrial Products industry median Interest Coverage is 14.79. Klingelnberg AG's value of 10.63 is 28.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Klingelnberg AG ranks #1784 out of 2329 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Klingelnberg AG has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Klingelnberg AG's Interest Coverage compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Klingelnberg AG ranks #1784 out of 2329 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Klingelnberg AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 14.79. Klingelnberg AG's value of 10.63 is 28.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Klingelnberg AG's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 4.26 to 45.52 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 9.47 vs. the industry median of 14.79, Klingelnberg 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median Interest Coverage among Industrial Products companies is 14.79, based on 2,329 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. Klingelnberg AG's current Interest Coverage of 10.63 is 28.1% 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 Klingelnberg AG and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Interest Coverage is 14.79 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Klingelnberg AG's current Interest Coverage is 10.63, which is 12% above median its own 10-year median of 9.47. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Klingelnberg AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Klingelnberg AG (CHIX:KLINZ) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF12.06, compared to a current price of CHF10.90 — trading 9.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 10.63, which is 12% above median its 10-year median of 9.47 and 28.1% below the Industrial Products industry median of 14.79. Klingelnberg AG's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 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 Klingelnberg AG (CHIX:KLINZ), the current Interest Coverage is 10.63 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 Klingelnberg AG (CHIX:KLINZ) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Klingelnberg AG stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of CHF10.90 is trading 9.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF12.06. GuruFocus considers Klingelnberg AG to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:KLINZ:

  • Interest Coverage: 10.63 (12% above median its 10-year median of 9.47)
  • GF Value™: CHF12.06 vs. price of CHF10.90 (9.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 65/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 28.1% below the Industrial Products median (#1784 of 2329)

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


Klingelnberg AG Business Description

Other Exchanges 2MK:GermanyKLIN:Switzerland
Address Binzmuhlestrasse 171, Zurich, CHE, 8050
Klingelnberg AG operates its business in the gear industry. The company is engaged in the development, manufacturing, and selling of gearing machines. Its business segments include Bevel Gear; Cylindrical Gear; Measuring Centers, and Drive Technology. The company generates the majority of its revenue from Measuring Centers. The company serves automotive, truck, aircraft, agriculture, construction, power tools, marine industries, and various industrial equipment markets. The company is geographically present across Italy, France, Spain, Russia, Japan, India, China, Brazil, the United States, and Mexico.
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