Vend Marketplaces ASA (CHIX:VENDO) Interest Coverage: 8.67 (As of Mar. 2026) — 18% Above Median


CHIX:VENDO Vend Marketplaces ASA CHIX:VENDO
66 GF Score
Price kr245.20
GF Value kr298.27
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Vend Marketplaces ASA Interest Coverage?

Vend Marketplaces ASA CHIX:VENDO 66 Interest Coverage is 8.67 as of Mar. 2026, which is 18% above its 10-year median of 7.32. GuruFocus rates CHIX:VENDO with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of kr298.27 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 316 Interactive Media companies, Vend Marketplaces ASA ranks worse than 74.68% 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. Vend Marketplaces ASA's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was kr416 Mil. Vend Marketplaces ASA's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was kr-48 Mil. Vend Marketplaces ASA's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 8.67. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

The historical rank and industry rank for Vend Marketplaces ASA's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:

CHIX:VENDo' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.15   Med: 7.32   Max: 21.85
Current: 7.8


CHIX:VENDo's Interest Coverage is ranked worse than
74.68% of 316 companies
in the Interactive Media industry
Industry Median: 38.305 vs CHIX:VENDo: 7.80

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


Vend Marketplaces ASA  (CHIX:VENDo) 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 .


Vend Marketplaces ASA Interest Coverage Related Terms


Vend Marketplaces ASA Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Vend Marketplaces ASA'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.

Vend Marketplaces ASA Interest Coverage Chart

Vend Marketplaces ASA Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Interest Coverage
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Vend Marketplaces ASA Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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CHIX:VENDO vs GOOGL, META, SPOT: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Internet Content & Information subindustry, Vend Marketplaces ASA'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.


Vend Marketplaces ASA Interest Coverage vs Interactive Media Industry

For the Interactive Media industry and Communication Services sector, Vend Marketplaces ASA's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Vend Marketplaces ASA's Interest Coverage falls into.


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Vend Marketplaces ASA 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.

Vend Marketplaces ASA'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, Vend Marketplaces ASA's Interest Expense was kr-230 Mil. Its Operating Income was kr1,579 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was kr2,391 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (A: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*1579/-230
=6.87

Vend Marketplaces ASA's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Here, for the three months ended in Mar. 2026, Vend Marketplaces ASA's Interest Expense was kr-48 Mil. Its Operating Income was kr416 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was kr2,356 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*416/-48
=8.67

* 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 8.67 mean?
Vend Marketplaces ASA (CHIX:VENDO) has a Interest Coverage of 8.67 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Vend Marketplaces ASA and its competitors. This is 18% above median its historical median of 7.32. Over the past decade, Vend Marketplaces ASA's Interest Coverage has ranged from 2.15 to 21.85. According to the industry distribution chart, Vend Marketplaces ASA ranks #236 out of 316 companies in the Interactive Media industry, placing it in the top 74.7%.
Is Vend Marketplaces ASA's Interest Coverage too high?
Vend Marketplaces ASA's current Interest Coverage of 8.67 is 18% above median its 10-year median of 7.32. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.15 to a high of 21.85. The Interactive Media industry median Interest Coverage is 38.31. Vend Marketplaces ASA's value of 8.67 is 77.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Vend Marketplaces ASA ranks #236 out of 316 companies in the Interactive Media industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Vend Marketplaces ASA has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Vend Marketplaces ASA's Interest Coverage compare to GOOGL and META?
According to the Interactive Media industry distribution chart, Vend Marketplaces ASA ranks #236 out of 316 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Vend Marketplaces ASA in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 38.31. Vend Marketplaces ASA's value of 8.67 is 77.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Vend Marketplaces ASA's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 2.15 to 21.85 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.32 vs. the industry median of 38.31, Vend Marketplaces ASA 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 Interactive Media company?
The median Interest Coverage among Interactive Media companies is 38.31, based on 316 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. Vend Marketplaces ASA's current Interest Coverage of 8.67 is 77.4% 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 Vend Marketplaces ASA and its competitors. For the Interactive Media industry, the median Interest Coverage is 38.31 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Vend Marketplaces ASA's current Interest Coverage is 8.67, which is 18% above median its own 10-year median of 7.32. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Vend Marketplaces ASA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vend Marketplaces ASA (CHIX:VENDO) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr298.27, compared to a current price of kr245.20 — trading 17.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 8.67, which is 18% above median its 10-year median of 7.32 and 77.4% below the Interactive Media industry median of 38.31. Vend Marketplaces ASA's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 2 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 Vend Marketplaces ASA (CHIX:VENDO), the current Interest Coverage is 8.67 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 Vend Marketplaces ASA (CHIX:VENDO) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vend Marketplaces ASA stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of kr245.20 is trading 17.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of kr298.27. GuruFocus considers Vend Marketplaces ASA to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:VENDO:

  • Interest Coverage: 8.67 (18% above median its 10-year median of 7.32)
  • GF Value™: kr298.27 vs. price of kr245.20 (17.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 66/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 77.4% below the Interactive Media median (#236 of 316)

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


Vend Marketplaces ASA Business Description

Address Akersgata 55, PO Box 490 Sentrum, Oslo, NOR, 0180
Vend Marketplaces ASA is a family of digital consumer brands with growing positions within online marketplaces in the Nordics. The companies operating segments includes Mobility, Real Estate, Jobs and Recommerce. It derives maximum revenue from Mobility Segment. Geographically, it operates in Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Finland and Others. Its brands include Blocket, Finn, Tori, DBA, and others.
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