V-Zug Holding AG (FRA:5BX) Interest Coverage: 23.80 (As of Jun. 2026) — 87% Below Median

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FRA:5BX V-Zug Holding AG FRA:5BX
57 GF Score
Price €44.35
GF Value €56.57
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is V-Zug Holding AG Interest Coverage?

V-Zug Holding AG FRA:5BX -0.34% 57 Interest Coverage is 23.80 as of Jun. 2026, which is 87% below its 10-year median of 181.00. GuruFocus rates FRA:5BX with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of €56.57 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 288 Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances companies, V-Zug Holding AG ranks worse than 347221.88% 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. V-Zug Holding AG's Operating Income for the six months ended in Jun. 2026 was €8.6 Mil. V-Zug Holding AG's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Jun. 2026 was €-0.4 Mil. V-Zug Holding AG's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 23.80. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

Good Sign:

V-Zug Holding AG has no debt.

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


FRA:5BX's Interest Coverage is not ranked *
in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry.
Industry Median: 11.57
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Interest Coverage only.

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


V-Zug Holding AG  (FRA:5BX) 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 .


V-Zug Holding AG Interest Coverage Related Terms


V-Zug Holding AG Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for V-Zug Holding 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.

V-Zug Holding AG Interest Coverage Chart

V-Zug Holding AG Annual Data
Trend Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Interest Coverage
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V-Zug Holding AG Semi-Annual Data
Dec17 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25 Jun26
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FRA:5BX vs SN, SGI, MHK: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances subindustry, V-Zug Holding 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.


V-Zug Holding AG Interest Coverage vs Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances Industry

For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, V-Zug Holding AG's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where V-Zug Holding AG's Interest Coverage falls into.


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V-Zug Holding 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.

V-Zug Holding 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, V-Zug Holding AG's Interest Expense was €-0.1 Mil. Its Operating Income was €12.4 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €0.0 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (A: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*12.414/-0.069
=179.91

V-Zug Holding AG's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as

Here, for the six months ended in Jun. 2026, V-Zug Holding AG's Interest Expense was €-0.4 Mil. Its Operating Income was €8.6 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €0.0 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Jun. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=-1*8.591/-0.361
=23.80

* 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 23.80 mean?
V-Zug Holding AG (FRA:5BX) has a Interest Coverage of 23.80 as of Jun. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on V-Zug Holding AG and its competitors. This is 87% below median its historical median of 181.00. Over the past decade, V-Zug Holding AG's Interest Coverage has ranged from 44.70 to 972.96. According to the industry distribution chart, V-Zug Holding AG ranks #999999 out of 288 companies in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry.
Is V-Zug Holding AG's Interest Coverage too high?
V-Zug Holding AG's current Interest Coverage of 23.80 is 87% below median its 10-year median of 181.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 44.70 to a high of 972.96. The Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry median Interest Coverage is 11.57. V-Zug Holding AG's value of 23.80 is 105.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, V-Zug Holding AG ranks #999999 out of 288 companies in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, V-Zug Holding AG has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does V-Zug Holding AG's Interest Coverage compare to SN and SGI?
According to the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry distribution chart, V-Zug Holding AG ranks #999999 out of 288 companies for Interest Coverage. This places V-Zug Holding AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 11.57. V-Zug Holding AG's value of 23.80 is 105.7% above this benchmark. Historically, V-Zug Holding AG's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 44.70 to 972.96 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 181.00 vs. the industry median of 11.57, V-Zug Holding AG 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 Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances company?
The median Interest Coverage among Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances companies is 11.57, based on 288 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. V-Zug Holding AG's current Interest Coverage of 23.80 is 105.7% 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 V-Zug Holding AG and its competitors. For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, the median Interest Coverage is 11.57 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. V-Zug Holding AG's current Interest Coverage is 23.80, which is 87% below median its own 10-year median of 181.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is V-Zug Holding AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, V-Zug Holding AG (FRA:5BX) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €56.57, compared to a current price of €44.35 — trading 21.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 23.80, which is 87% below median its 10-year median of 181.00 and 105.7% above the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry median of 11.57. V-Zug Holding AG's overall GF Score™ is 57/100 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 V-Zug Holding AG (FRA:5BX), the current Interest Coverage is 23.80 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 V-Zug Holding AG (FRA:5BX) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, V-Zug Holding AG stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €44.35 is trading 21.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of €56.57. GuruFocus considers V-Zug Holding AG to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:5BX:

  • Interest Coverage: 23.80 (87% below median its 10-year median of 181.00)
  • GF Value™: €56.57 vs. price of €44.35 (21.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 57/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 105.7% above the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances median (#999999 of 288)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:5BX stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


V-Zug Holding AG Business Description

Other Exchanges VZUGz:UKVZUG:Switzerland
Address Industriestrasse 66, Zug, CHE, 6300
V-Zug Holding AG is a manufacturer of household appliances, manufacturing products mainly for the kitchen and laundry room. Its product portfolio comprises ovens and cookers, dishwashers, refrigerators, microwaves, washing machines, dryers, and range hoods, among others. Its segments include Household Appliances, which derive maximum revenue, Real Estate, and Corporate. Geographically, the company generates maximum revenue from Switzerland, and the rest from Europe (excluding Switzerland), North America, Asia-Pacific, and other regions.
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