Colt CZ Group SECZGZF 84 Interest Coverage is 2.35 as of Mar. 2026, which is 52% below its 10-year median of 4.86. GuruFocus rates CZGZF with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of $32.92 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 241 Aerospace & Defense companies, Colt CZ Group SE ranks worse than 82.57% 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. Colt CZ Group SE's
Operating Income
for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $42 Mil. Colt CZ Group SE's Interest Expense for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-18 Mil.
Colt CZ Group SE's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.35.
The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.
The historical rank and industry rank for Colt CZ Group SE's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:
CZGZF'
s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.52 Med: 4.86 Max: 19.27
Current: 2.89
CZGZF's Interest Coverage is ranked worse than 82.57% of 241
companies
in the Aerospace & Defense industry
Industry Median: 8.69
vs CZGZF: 2.89
Colt CZ Group SE (OTCPK:CZGZF) 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 .
Colt CZ Group SE Interest Coverage Related Terms
Colt CZ Group SE Interest Coverage Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Colt CZ Group 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.
CZGZF vs SPCX, GE, RTX: Interest Coverage Comparison
For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, Colt CZ Group 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.
Colt CZ Group SE Interest Coverage vs Aerospace & Defense Industry
For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, Colt CZ Group SE's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Colt CZ Group 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.
Colt CZ Group SE (CZGZF) has a Interest Coverage of 2.35 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Colt CZ Group SE and its competitors. This is 52% below median its historical median of 4.86. Over the past decade, Colt CZ Group SE's Interest Coverage has ranged from 1.52 to 19.27. According to the industry distribution chart, Colt CZ Group SE ranks #199 out of 241 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, placing it in the top 82.6%.
Is Colt CZ Group SE's Interest Coverage too high?
Colt CZ Group SE's current Interest Coverage of 2.35 is 52% below median its 10-year median of 4.86. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.52 to a high of 19.27. The Aerospace & Defense industry median Interest Coverage is 8.69. Colt CZ Group SE's value of 2.35 is 73% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Colt CZ Group SE ranks #199 out of 241 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Colt CZ Group SE has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Colt CZ Group SE's Interest Coverage compare to SPCX and GE?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, Colt CZ Group SE ranks #199 out of 241 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Colt CZ Group SE in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 8.69. Colt CZ Group SE's value of 2.35 is 73% below this benchmark. Historically, Colt CZ Group SE's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 1.52 to 19.27 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.86 vs. the industry median of 8.69, Colt CZ Group SE 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 Aerospace & Defense company?
The median Interest Coverage among Aerospace & Defense companies is 8.69, based on 241 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. Colt CZ Group SE's current Interest Coverage of 2.35 is 73% 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 Colt CZ Group SE and its competitors. For the Aerospace & Defense industry, the median Interest Coverage is 8.69 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Colt CZ Group SE's current Interest Coverage is 2.35, which is 52% below median its own 10-year median of 4.86. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Colt CZ Group SE stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Colt CZ Group SE (CZGZF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $32.92, compared to a current price of $46.96 — trading 42.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 2.35, which is 52% below median its 10-year median of 4.86 and 73% below the Aerospace & Defense industry median of 8.69. Colt CZ Group SE's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 9 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 Colt CZ Group SE (CZGZF), the current Interest Coverage is 2.35 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 Colt CZ Group SE (CZGZF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Colt CZ Group SE stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $46.96 is trading 42.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $32.92.
GuruFocus considers Colt CZ Group SE to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CZGZF:
Interest Coverage: 2.35 (52% below median its 10-year median of 4.86)
GF Value™: $32.92 vs. price of $46.96 (42.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 73% below the Aerospace & Defense median (#199 of 241)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CZGZF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Colt CZ Group SE is engaged in the defense and firearms manufacturing industry, focusing on the development, production, and sale of firearms, accessories, and ammunition. The group operates through two reportable segments: Firearms and Accessories, and Ammunition. The Firearms and Accessories segment involves the development, manufacture, assembly, and sale of small firearms, tactical accessories, and optical mounting solutions for military and armed forces, law enforcement, personal defense, hunting, and sport shooting. The Ammunition segment focuses on the development, manufacture, and sale of small caliber ammunition, including pistol, rifle, and shotgun cartridges, as well as other military materials and ammunition-related equipment.
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