Rusta AB (publ) (CHIX:RUSTAS) Interest Coverage: 0 (At Loss) (As of Apr. 2026)


CHIX:RUSTAS Rusta AB (publ) CHIX:RUSTAS
63 GF Score
Price kr78.18
GF Value kr87.12
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 1 Warning Sign
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What is Rusta AB (publ) Interest Coverage?

Rusta AB (publ) CHIX:RUSTAS 63 Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss) as of Apr. 2026. GuruFocus rates CHIX:RUSTAS with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of kr87.12 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 825 Retail - Cyclical companies, Rusta AB (publ) ranks worse than 68.61% 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. Rusta AB (publ)'s Operating Income for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was kr0 Mil. Rusta AB (publ)'s Interest Expense for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was kr-60 Mil. did not have earnings to cover the interest expense. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

The historical rank and industry rank for Rusta AB (publ)'s Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:

CHIX:RUSTAs' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.95   Med: 3.59   Max: 5.94
Current: 3.81


CHIX:RUSTAs's Interest Coverage is ranked worse than
68.61% of 825 companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 7.92 vs CHIX:RUSTAs: 3.81

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


Rusta AB (publ)  (CHIX:RUSTAs) 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 .


Rusta AB (publ) Interest Coverage Related Terms


Rusta AB (publ) Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Rusta AB (publ)'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.

Rusta AB (publ) Interest Coverage Chart

Rusta AB (publ) Annual Data
Trend Apr21 Apr22 Apr23 Apr24 Apr25 Apr26
Interest Coverage
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 5.94 2.95 3.08 3.34 3.83

Rusta AB (publ) Quarterly Data
Apr21 Apr22 Jul22 Oct22 Jan23 Apr23 Jul23 Oct23 Jan24 Apr24 Jul24 Oct24 Jan25 Apr25 Jul25 Oct25 Jan26 Apr26
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 0.00 4.53 3.06 7.44 0.00

CHIX:RUSTAS vs DDS: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Department Stores subindustry, Rusta AB (publ)'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.


Rusta AB (publ) Interest Coverage vs Retail - Cyclical Industry

For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Rusta AB (publ)'s Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Rusta AB (publ)'s Interest Coverage falls into.


CHIX:RUSTAS
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Rusta AB (publ) 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.

Rusta AB (publ)'s Interest Coverage for the fiscal year that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as

Here, for the fiscal year that ended in Apr. 2026, Rusta AB (publ)'s Interest Expense was kr-249 Mil. Its Operating Income was kr953 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was kr4,429 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Apr. 2026 )/Interest Expense (A: Apr. 2026 )
=-1*953/-249
=3.83

Rusta AB (publ)'s Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as

Here, for the three months ended in Apr. 2026, Rusta AB (publ)'s Interest Expense was kr-60 Mil. Its Operating Income was kr0 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was kr4,429 Mil.

* 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 0 (At Loss) mean?
Rusta AB (publ) (CHIX:RUSTAS) has a Interest Coverage of 0 (At Loss) as of Apr. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Rusta AB (publ) and its competitors. Over the past decade, Rusta AB (publ)'s Interest Coverage has ranged from 2.95 to 5.94. According to the industry distribution chart, Rusta AB (publ) ranks #566 out of 825 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 68.6%.
Is Rusta AB (publ)'s Interest Coverage too high?
Rusta AB (publ)'s current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.95 to a high of 5.94. Based on the distribution chart, Rusta AB (publ) ranks #566 out of 825 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Rusta AB (publ) has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Rusta AB (publ)'s Interest Coverage compare to DDS?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Rusta AB (publ) ranks #566 out of 825 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Rusta AB (publ) in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 7.92. Historically, Rusta AB (publ)'s own Interest Coverage has ranged from 2.95 to 5.94 over the past decade. 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Interest Coverage among Retail - Cyclical companies is 7.92, based on 825 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. 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 Rusta AB (publ) and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Interest Coverage is 7.92 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Rusta AB (publ)'s current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Rusta AB (publ) stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Rusta AB (publ) (CHIX:RUSTAS) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr87.12, compared to a current price of kr78.18 — trading 10.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). Rusta AB (publ)'s overall GF Score™ is 63/100 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 Rusta AB (publ) (CHIX:RUSTAS), the current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss) as of Apr. 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 Rusta AB (publ) (CHIX:RUSTAS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Rusta AB (publ) stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of kr78.18 is trading 10.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of kr87.12. GuruFocus considers Rusta AB (publ) to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:RUSTAS:

  • Interest Coverage: 0 (At Loss)
  • GF Value™: kr87.12 vs. price of kr78.18 (10.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 63/100 with 1 warning sign

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


Rusta AB (publ) Business Description

Other Exchanges RUSTA:Sweden
Address Kanalvagen 12, 4th floor, Box 5064, Upplands Vasby, SWE, SE-194 05
Rusta AB (publ) is a dominant company in the Nordic variety hard discount market. The company offers a wide and carefully selected range of home and leisure products, with good quality at low prices. It has a wide multi-geographic presence with a network of stores across Sweden, Norway, Finland, and Germany.
63GF Score

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