DFRYF (Avolta AG) Interest Coverage: 2.16 (As of Dec. 2025) — 16% Above Median


DFRYF Avolta AG DFRYF
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Price $63.14
GF Value $50.10
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Avolta AG Interest Coverage?

Avolta AG DFRYF 77 Interest Coverage is 2.16 as of Dec. 2025, which is 16% above its 10-year median of 1.87. GuruFocus rates DFRYF with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of $50.10 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 826 Retail - Cyclical companies, Avolta AG ranks worse than 84.14% 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. Avolta AG's Operating Income for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was $886 Mil. Avolta AG's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was $-410 Mil. Avolta AG's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 2.16. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

Warning Sign:

Ben Graham prefers companies' interest coverage to be at least 5. Avolta AG interest coverage is 1.9, which is low.

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

DFRYF' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.35   Med: 1.87   Max: 3.1
Current: 1.9


DFRYF's Interest Coverage is ranked worse than
84.14% of 826 companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 7.85 vs DFRYF: 1.90

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


Avolta AG  (OTCPK:DFRYF) 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 .


Avolta AG Interest Coverage Related Terms


Avolta AG Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Avolta AG'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.

Avolta AG Interest Coverage Chart

Avolta AG Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Interest Coverage
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.00 1.83 1.96 1.65 1.90

Avolta AG Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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 Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 2.03 1.37 1.94 1.66 2.16

DFRYF vs CASY, WSM, ULTA: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Specialty Retail subindustry, Avolta AG'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.


Avolta AG Interest Coverage vs Retail - Cyclical Industry

For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Avolta AG's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Avolta AG's Interest Coverage falls into.


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Avolta AG 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.

Avolta AG'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, Avolta AG's Interest Expense was $-841 Mil. Its Operating Income was $1,601 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $12,190 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (A: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*1601.205/-840.758
=1.90

Avolta AG's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Here, for the six months ended in Dec. 2025, Avolta AG's Interest Expense was $-410 Mil. Its Operating Income was $886 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $12,190 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*885.933/-410.34
=2.16

* 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 2.16 mean?
Avolta AG (DFRYF) has a Interest Coverage of 2.16 as of Dec. 2025. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Avolta AG and its competitors. This is 16% above median its historical median of 1.87. Over the past decade, Avolta AG's Interest Coverage has ranged from 1.35 to 3.10. According to the industry distribution chart, Avolta AG ranks #695 out of 826 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 84.1%.
Is Avolta AG's Interest Coverage too high?
Avolta AG's current Interest Coverage of 2.16 is 16% above median its 10-year median of 1.87. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.35 to a high of 3.10. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Interest Coverage is 7.85. Avolta AG's value of 2.16 is 72.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Avolta AG ranks #695 out of 826 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Avolta AG has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Avolta AG's Interest Coverage compare to CASY and WSM?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Avolta AG ranks #695 out of 826 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Avolta AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 7.85. Avolta AG's value of 2.16 is 72.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Avolta AG's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 1.35 to 3.10 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.87 vs. the industry median of 7.85, Avolta AG 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Interest Coverage among Retail - Cyclical companies is 7.85, based on 826 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. Avolta AG's current Interest Coverage of 2.16 is 72.5% 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 Avolta AG and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Interest Coverage is 7.85 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Avolta AG's current Interest Coverage is 2.16, which is 16% above median its own 10-year median of 1.87. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Avolta AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Avolta AG (DFRYF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $50.10, compared to a current price of $63.14 — trading 26% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 2.16, which is 16% above median its 10-year median of 1.87 and 72.5% below the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 7.85. Avolta AG's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 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 Avolta AG (DFRYF), the current Interest Coverage is 2.16 as of Dec. 2025. 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 Avolta AG (DFRYF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Avolta AG stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $63.14 is trading 26% above its estimated GF Value™ of $50.10. GuruFocus considers Avolta AG to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for DFRYF:

  • Interest Coverage: 2.16 (16% above median its 10-year median of 1.87)
  • GF Value™: $50.10 vs. price of $63.14 (26% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 77/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 72.5% below the Retail - Cyclical median (#695 of 826)

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


Avolta AG Business Description

Address Brunngasslein 12, Basel, CHE, 4010
Avolta is the world's largest duty-free shop operator and leader in travel retail. Airports make up over 80% of the company's total revenue. Following the acquisition of Autogrill in 2023, Avolta now offers a full range of services across travel hubs, including duty-paid and duty-free retail, convenience, and food and beverage operations. The company's main markets are Europe and the Americas, while Asia contributed around 4% of total sales in 2024.
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