MBB SECHIX:MBBD 91 Interest Coverage is 27.45 as of Mar. 2026, which is 191% above its 10-year median of 9.44. GuruFocus rates CHIX:MBBD with a GF Score™ of 91/100 and a GF Value™ of €177.87 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 427 Conglomerates companies, MBB SE ranks better than 83.14% 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. MBB SE's
Operating Income
for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €23 Mil. MBB SE's Interest Expense for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €-1 Mil.
MBB SE's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 27.45.
The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.
The historical rank and industry rank for MBB SE's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:
CHIX:MBBd'
s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.36 Med: 9.44 Max: 37.06
Current: 37.06
CHIX:MBBd's Interest Coverage is ranked better than 83.14% of 427
companies
in the Conglomerates industry
Industry Median: 5.29
vs CHIX:MBBd: 37.06
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 .
MBB SE Interest Coverage Related Terms
MBB SE Interest Coverage Historical Data
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The historical data trend for MBB SE'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.
CHIX:MBBD vs HON, MMM: Interest Coverage Comparison
For the Conglomerates subindustry, MBB SE'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.
MBB SE Interest Coverage vs Conglomerates Industry
For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, MBB SE's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where MBB SE's Interest Coverage falls into.
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:
* 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.
MBB SE (CHIX:MBBD) has a Interest Coverage of 27.45 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on MBB SE and its competitors. This is 191% above median its historical median of 9.44. Over the past decade, MBB SE's Interest Coverage has ranged from 2.36 to 37.06. According to the industry distribution chart, MBB SE ranks #72 out of 427 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 16.9%.
Is MBB SE's Interest Coverage too high?
MBB SE's current Interest Coverage of 27.45 is 191% above median its 10-year median of 9.44. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.36 to a high of 37.06. The Conglomerates industry median Interest Coverage is 5.29. MBB SE's value of 27.45 is 418.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, MBB SE ranks #72 out of 427 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, MBB SE has a GF Score™ of 91/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does MBB SE's Interest Coverage compare to HON and MMM?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, MBB SE ranks #72 out of 427 companies for Interest Coverage. This places MBB SE in the top 17% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Interest Coverage is 5.29. MBB SE's value of 27.45 is 418.9% above this benchmark. Historically, MBB SE's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 2.36 to 37.06 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 9.44 vs. the industry median of 5.29, MBB SE has consistently been above 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 Conglomerates company?
The median Interest Coverage among Conglomerates companies is 5.29, based on 427 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. MBB SE's current Interest Coverage of 27.45 is 418.9% above 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 MBB SE and its competitors. For the Conglomerates industry, the median Interest Coverage is 5.29 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. MBB SE's current Interest Coverage is 27.45, which is 191% above median its own 10-year median of 9.44. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is MBB SE stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MBB SE (CHIX:MBBD) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €177.87, compared to a current price of €175.20 — trading 1.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 27.45, which is 191% above median its 10-year median of 9.44 and 418.9% above the Conglomerates industry median of 5.29. MBB SE's overall GF Score™ is 91/100 with 1 warning sign 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 MBB SE (CHIX:MBBD), the current Interest Coverage is 27.45 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 MBB SE (CHIX:MBBD) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MBB SE stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €175.20 is trading 1.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of €177.87.
GuruFocus considers MBB SE to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:MBBD:
Interest Coverage: 27.45 (191% above median its 10-year median of 9.44)
GF Value™: €177.87 vs. price of €175.20 (1.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 418.9% above the Conglomerates median (#72 of 427)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:MBBD stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
MBB SE is a medium-sized, family-owned company specializing in the acquisition and management of medium-sized industrial companies with considerable technology and engineering expertise. It concentrates on energy transition, e-mobility, cybersecurity, and ecological materials through its subsidiaries. The MBB Group comprises the following reportable segments: Friedrich Vorwerk, Aumann, DTS, Delignit. Aumann AG: Specialized in e-mobility and automation, Friedrich Vorwerk: Focused on energy infrastructure, including gas, power grids, and hydrogen. DTS IT AG: Provides cybersecurity and cloud computing services. Delignit AG: Produces ecological hardwood-based materials and Hanke Tissue: Produces consumer goods like mattresses and tissue paper.
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