Tactile Systems Technology (FRA:3L3) Interest Coverage: 370.31 (As of Jun. 2026) — 93% Below Median

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FRA:3L3 Tactile Systems Technology Inc FRA:3L3
80 GF Score
Price €20.38
GF Value €16.69
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Tactile Systems Technology Interest Coverage?

Tactile Systems Technology FRA:3L3 -3.50% 80 Interest Coverage is 370.31 as of Jun. 2026, which is 93% below its 10-year median of 5,014.11. GuruFocus rates FRA:3L3 with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of €16.69 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 466 Medical Devices & Instruments companies, Tactile Systems Technology ranks better than 78.33% 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. Tactile Systems Technology's Operating Income for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was €5.9 Mil. Tactile Systems Technology's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was €-0.0 Mil. Tactile Systems Technology's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 370.31. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

Good Sign:

Ben Graham prefers companies' interest coverage to be at least 5. Tactile Systems Technology Inc has enough cash to cover all of its debt. Its financial situation is stable.

The historical rank and industry rank for Tactile Systems Technology's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:

FRA:3L3' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.35   Med: 5014.11   Max: No Debt
Current: 139.56


FRA:3L3's Interest Coverage is ranked better than
78.33% of 466 companies
in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry
Industry Median: 16.545 vs FRA:3L3: 139.56

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


Tactile Systems Technology  (FRA:3L3) 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 .


Tactile Systems Technology Interest Coverage Related Terms


Tactile Systems Technology Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Tactile Systems Technology'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.

Tactile Systems Technology Interest Coverage Chart

Tactile Systems Technology 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 N/A 0.00 4.35 10.64 28.22

Tactile Systems Technology Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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 9.97 56.95 1,781.56 0.00 370.31

FRA:3L3 vs CBLL, CERS, CTKB: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Medical Devices subindustry, Tactile Systems Technology'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.


Tactile Systems Technology Interest Coverage vs Medical Devices & Instruments Industry

For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry and Healthcare sector, Tactile Systems Technology's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Tactile Systems Technology's Interest Coverage falls into.


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Tactile Systems Technology 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.

Tactile Systems Technology'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, Tactile Systems Technology's Interest Expense was €-0.9 Mil. Its Operating Income was €25.0 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €10.9 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (A: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*25.004/-0.886
=28.22

Tactile Systems Technology's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as

Here, for the three months ended in Jun. 2026, Tactile Systems Technology's Interest Expense was €-0.0 Mil. Its Operating Income was €5.9 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €9.8 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Jun. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=-1*5.925/-0.016
=370.31

* 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 370.31 mean?
Tactile Systems Technology (FRA:3L3) has a Interest Coverage of 370.31 as of Jun. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Tactile Systems Technology and its competitors. This is 93% below median its historical median of 5,014.11. Over the past decade, Tactile Systems Technology's Interest Coverage has ranged from 4.35 to 10,000.00. According to the industry distribution chart, Tactile Systems Technology ranks #101 out of 466 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, placing it in the top 21.7%.
Is Tactile Systems Technology's Interest Coverage too high?
Tactile Systems Technology's current Interest Coverage of 370.31 is 93% below median its 10-year median of 5,014.11. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.35 to a high of 10,000.00. The Medical Devices & Instruments industry median Interest Coverage is 16.55. Tactile Systems Technology's value of 370.31 is 2138.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Tactile Systems Technology ranks #101 out of 466 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Tactile Systems Technology has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Tactile Systems Technology's Interest Coverage compare to CBLL and CERS?
According to the Medical Devices & Instruments industry distribution chart, Tactile Systems Technology ranks #101 out of 466 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Tactile Systems Technology in the top 22% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Interest Coverage is 16.55. Tactile Systems Technology's value of 370.31 is 2138.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Tactile Systems Technology's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 4.35 to 10,000.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5,014.11 vs. the industry median of 16.55, Tactile Systems Technology has consistently been above 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 Medical Devices & Instruments company?
The median Interest Coverage among Medical Devices & Instruments companies is 16.55, based on 466 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. Tactile Systems Technology's current Interest Coverage of 370.31 is 2138.2% above 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 Tactile Systems Technology and its competitors. For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, the median Interest Coverage is 16.55 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Tactile Systems Technology's current Interest Coverage is 370.31, which is 93% below median its own 10-year median of 5,014.11. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Tactile Systems Technology stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tactile Systems Technology (FRA:3L3) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €16.69, compared to a current price of €20.38 — trading 22.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 370.31, which is 93% below median its 10-year median of 5,014.11 and 2138.2% above the Medical Devices & Instruments industry median of 16.55. Tactile Systems Technology's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Tactile Systems Technology (FRA:3L3), the current Interest Coverage is 370.31 as of Jun. 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 Tactile Systems Technology (FRA:3L3) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tactile Systems Technology stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €20.38 is trading 22.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of €16.69. GuruFocus considers Tactile Systems Technology to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:3L3:

  • Interest Coverage: 370.31 (93% below median its 10-year median of 5,014.11)
  • GF Value™: €16.69 vs. price of €20.38 (22.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 80/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 2138.2% above the Medical Devices & Instruments median (#101 of 466)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:3L3 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Tactile Systems Technology Business Description

Other Exchanges TCMD:USA3L3:Germany
Address 3701 Wayzata Boulevard, Suite 300, Minneapolis, MN, USA, 55416
Tactile Systems Technology Inc is a medical technology company. The company is engaged in developing and providing medical devices for the treatment of chronic diseases. The firm's proprietary platform flexitouch system, provides a home-based solution for lymphedema patients. The entire system is another home solution for patients with chronic swelling and actitouch system for chronic venous insufficiency patients that may be worn throughout the day.
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