OVS SpACHIX:OVSM 63 Interest Coverage is 2.69 as of Jan. 2026, which is 26% above its 10-year median of 2.13. GuruFocus rates CHIX:OVSM with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of €2.70. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 741 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, OVS SpA ranks worse than 68.96% 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. OVS SpA's
Operating Income
for the
six
months ended in Jan. 2026 was €111 Mil. OVS SpA's Interest Expense for the
six
months ended in Jan. 2026 was €-41 Mil.
OVS SpA's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 was 2.69.
The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.
The historical rank and industry rank for OVS SpA's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:
CHIX:OVSm'
s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.95 Med: 2.13 Max: 7.68
Current: 2.36
CHIX:OVSm's Interest Coverage is ranked worse than 68.96% of 741
companies
in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry
Industry Median: 5.43
vs CHIX:OVSm: 2.36
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 .
OVS SpA Interest Coverage Related Terms
OVS SpA Interest Coverage Historical Data
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The historical data trend for OVS SpA'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:OVSM vs RL, LEVI, VFC: Interest Coverage Comparison
For the Apparel Manufacturing subindustry, OVS SpA'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.
OVS SpA Interest Coverage vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry
For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, OVS SpA's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where OVS SpA'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.
OVS SpA (CHIX:OVSM) has a Interest Coverage of 2.69 as of Jan. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on OVS SpA and its competitors. This is 26% above median its historical median of 2.13. Over the past decade, OVS SpA's Interest Coverage has ranged from 0.95 to 7.68. According to the industry distribution chart, OVS SpA ranks #511 out of 741 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 69%.
Is OVS SpA's Interest Coverage too high?
OVS SpA's current Interest Coverage of 2.69 is 26% above median its 10-year median of 2.13. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.95 to a high of 7.68. The Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median Interest Coverage is 5.43. OVS SpA's value of 2.69 is 50.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, OVS SpA ranks #511 out of 741 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, OVS SpA has a GF Score™ of 63/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does OVS SpA's Interest Coverage compare to RL and LEVI?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, OVS SpA ranks #511 out of 741 companies for Interest Coverage. This places OVS SpA in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 5.43. OVS SpA's value of 2.69 is 50.5% below this benchmark. Historically, OVS SpA's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 0.95 to 7.68 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.13 vs. the industry median of 5.43, OVS SpA 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 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
The median Interest Coverage among Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies is 5.43, based on 741 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. OVS SpA's current Interest Coverage of 2.69 is 50.5% 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 OVS SpA and its competitors. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median Interest Coverage is 5.43 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. OVS SpA's current Interest Coverage is 2.69, which is 26% above median its own 10-year median of 2.13. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is OVS SpA stock overvalued right now?
OVS SpA (CHIX:OVSM) has a current Interest Coverage of 2.69. The stock's GF Value™ is €2.70, compared to a current price of €4.89 — trading 81% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 2.69, which is 26% above median its 10-year median of 2.13 and 50.5% below the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median of 5.43. OVS SpA's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 6 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 OVS SpA (CHIX:OVSM), the current Interest Coverage is 2.69 as of Jan. 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 OVS SpA (CHIX:OVSM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, OVS SpA stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €4.89 is trading 81% above its estimated GF Value™ of €2.70.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:OVSM:
Interest Coverage: 2.69 (26% above median its 10-year median of 2.13)
GF Value™: €2.70 vs. price of €4.89 (81% above fair value)
Industry Position: 50.5% below the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories median (#511 of 741)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:OVSM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
OVS SpA is an Italian fashion retailer. The company develops and markets menswear, womenswear and children's wear. Its operating segment includes OVS, UPIM and Sempione Fashion. OVS segment offers stylish and high-quality clothing at competitive prices focusing on the latest trends and fashion. Its UPIM segment offers women's, men's and children's clothing products, homeware and fragrance, The company generates maximum revenue from the OVS segment. Geographically, it has a presence in Italy, Bangladesh, China, Hong Kong, India, Pakistan, Turkey, Spain, Croatia, and Serbia.
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