CLCMF (Sinch AB) Interest Coverage: 0.53 (As of Mar. 2026) — 94% Below Median


CLCMF Sinch AB CLCMF
85 GF Score
Price $3.81
GF Value $2.67
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Sinch AB Interest Coverage?

Sinch AB CLCMF 85 Interest Coverage is 0.53 as of Mar. 2026, which is 94% below its 10-year median of 9.49. GuruFocus rates CLCMF with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of $2.67 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 286 Telecommunication Services companies, Sinch AB ranks worse than 96.15% 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. Sinch AB's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $27 Mil. Sinch AB's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-51 Mil. Sinch AB's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.53. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

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

CLCMF' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.44   Med: 9.49   Max: 19.24
Current: 0.44


CLCMF's Interest Coverage is ranked worse than
96.15% of 286 companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 4.715 vs CLCMF: 0.44

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


Sinch AB  (OTCPK:CLCMF) 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 .


Sinch AB Interest Coverage Related Terms


Sinch AB Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Sinch AB'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.

Sinch AB Interest Coverage Chart

Sinch AB Annual Data
Trend Jun15 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Interest Coverage
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Sinch AB 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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CLCMF vs TMUS, VZ, T: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Telecom Services subindustry, Sinch AB'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.


Sinch AB Interest Coverage vs Telecommunication Services Industry

For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Sinch AB's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Sinch AB's Interest Coverage falls into.


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Sinch AB 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.

Sinch AB'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, Sinch AB's Interest Expense was $-37 Mil. Its Operating Income was $131 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $546 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (A: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*130.737/-37.23
=3.51

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

Here, for the three months ended in Mar. 2026, Sinch AB's Interest Expense was $-51 Mil. Its Operating Income was $27 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $583 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*26.725/-50.874
=0.53

* 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 0.53 mean?
Sinch AB (CLCMF) has a Interest Coverage of 0.53 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Sinch AB and its competitors. This is 94% below median its historical median of 9.49. Over the past decade, Sinch AB's Interest Coverage has ranged from 0.44 to 19.24. According to the industry distribution chart, Sinch AB ranks #275 out of 286 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 96.2%.
Is Sinch AB's Interest Coverage too high?
Sinch AB's current Interest Coverage of 0.53 is 94% below median its 10-year median of 9.49. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.44 to a high of 19.24. The Telecommunication Services industry median Interest Coverage is 4.72. Sinch AB's value of 0.53 is 88.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sinch AB ranks #275 out of 286 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Sinch AB has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sinch AB's Interest Coverage compare to TMUS and VZ?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Sinch AB ranks #275 out of 286 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Sinch AB in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 4.72. Sinch AB's value of 0.53 is 88.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Sinch AB's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 0.44 to 19.24 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 9.49 vs. the industry median of 4.72, Sinch AB 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 Telecommunication Services company?
The median Interest Coverage among Telecommunication Services companies is 4.72, based on 286 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. Sinch AB's current Interest Coverage of 0.53 is 88.8% 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 Sinch AB and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median Interest Coverage is 4.72 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sinch AB's current Interest Coverage is 0.53, which is 94% below median its own 10-year median of 9.49. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sinch AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sinch AB (CLCMF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $2.67, compared to a current price of $3.81 — trading 42.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 0.53, which is 94% below median its 10-year median of 9.49 and 88.8% below the Telecommunication Services industry median of 4.72. Sinch AB's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 7 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 Sinch AB (CLCMF), the current Interest Coverage is 0.53 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 Sinch AB (CLCMF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sinch AB stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $3.81 is trading 42.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $2.67. GuruFocus considers Sinch AB to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for CLCMF:

  • Interest Coverage: 0.53 (94% below median its 10-year median of 9.49)
  • GF Value™: $2.67 vs. price of $3.81 (42.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 85/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 88.8% below the Telecommunication Services median (#275 of 286)

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


Sinch AB Business Description

Address Lindhagensgatan 112, Stockholm, SWE, 112 51
Sinch AB provides cloud communication services and solutions to enterprises and mobile operators. The operating segments are Americas, EMEA, and APAC. The Americas region includes both North and Latin America, with the U.S. and Brazil being the contributing countries. The EMEA operating segment serves Sinch customers across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, with the contributing countries being the UK and France. The APAC operating segment serves Sinch customers throughout the Asia-Pacific region, with India and Australia as the contributing countries.
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