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. Watkin Jones's
Operating Income
for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €-5.2 Mil. Watkin Jones's Interest Expense for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €-1.1 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 Watkin Jones's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:0W0's Interest Coverage is not ranked *
in the Homebuilding & Construction industry.
Industry Median: 8.305 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Interest Coverage only.
Watkin Jones (FRA:0W0) 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 .
Watkin Jones Interest Coverage Related Terms
Watkin Jones Interest Coverage Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Watkin Jones'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.
FRA:0W0 vs DHI, PHM, LEN: Interest Coverage Comparison
For the Residential Construction subindustry, Watkin Jones'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.
Watkin Jones Interest Coverage vs Homebuilding & Construction Industry
For the Homebuilding & Construction industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Watkin Jones's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Watkin Jones'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:
Watkin Jones did not have earnings to cover the 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.
What does a Interest Coverage of 0 (At Loss) mean?
Watkin Jones (FRA:0W0) has a Interest Coverage of 0 (At Loss) as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Watkin Jones and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Watkin Jones ranks #999999 out of 78 companies in the Homebuilding & Construction industry.
Is Watkin Jones' Interest Coverage too high?
Watkin Jones' current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). Based on the distribution chart, Watkin Jones ranks #999999 out of 78 companies in the Homebuilding & Construction industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Watkin Jones has a GF Score™ of 54/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Watkin Jones' Interest Coverage compare to DHI and PHM?
According to the Homebuilding & Construction industry distribution chart, Watkin Jones ranks #999999 out of 78 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Watkin Jones in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 8.31. 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 Homebuilding & Construction company?
The median Interest Coverage among Homebuilding & Construction companies is 8.31, based on 78 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 Watkin Jones and its competitors. For the Homebuilding & Construction industry, the median Interest Coverage is 8.31 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Watkin Jones'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 Watkin Jones stock overvalued right now?
Watkin Jones (FRA:0W0) has a current Interest Coverage of 0 (At Loss). The stock's GF Value™ is €0.23, compared to a current price of €0.17 — trading 27.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). Watkin Jones' overall GF Score™ is 54/100 with 4 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 Watkin Jones (FRA:0W0), the current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss) 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 Watkin Jones (FRA:0W0) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Watkin Jones stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €0.17 is trading 27.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of €0.23.
Key valuation signals for FRA:0W0:
Interest Coverage: 0 (At Loss)
GF Value™: €0.23 vs. price of €0.17 (27.4% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:0W0 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Watkin Jones PLC is engaged in property development and the management of properties for multiple residential occupations. Its service includes site identification and procurement, planning consent, construction delivery, and asset management. The company's operating segments include Student accommodation, Build to Rent, Affordable Homes, Refresh, and Accommodation management. The majority of its revenue is derived from build-to-rent segments.
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