Potter & Moore (FRA:5K8) Interest Coverage: 24.24 (As of Sep. 2025) — Near Median


FRA:5K8 Potter & Moore PLC FRA:5K8
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What is Potter & Moore Interest Coverage?

Potter & Moore FRA:5K8 50 Interest Coverage is 24.24 as of Sep. 2025, which is 3% above its 10-year median of 23.51. GuruFocus rates FRA:5K8 with a GF Score™ of 50/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.35 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,506 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Potter & Moore ranks better than 68.92% 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. Potter & Moore's Operating Income for the six months ended in Sep. 2025 was €1.79 Mil. Potter & Moore's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Sep. 2025 was €-0.07 Mil. Potter & Moore's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 was 24.24. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

The historical rank and industry rank for Potter & Moore's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:

FRA:5K8' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.77   Med: 23.51   Max: 558
Current: 25.92


FRA:5K8's Interest Coverage is ranked better than
68.92% of 1506 companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 8.585 vs FRA:5K8: 25.92

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


Potter & Moore  (FRA:5K8) 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 .


Potter & Moore Interest Coverage Related Terms


Potter & Moore Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Potter & Moore'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.

Potter & Moore Interest Coverage Chart

Potter & Moore Annual Data
Trend Mar16 Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25
Interest Coverage
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 24.26 14.19 3.77 4.35 22.77

Potter & Moore Semi-Annual Data
Mar16 Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25
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 2.48 6.93 19.16 27.54 24.24

FRA:5K8 vs PG, CL, KVUE: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Household & Personal Products subindustry, Potter & Moore'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.


Potter & Moore Interest Coverage vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Potter & Moore's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Potter & Moore's Interest Coverage falls into.


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Potter & Moore 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.

Potter & Moore's Interest Coverage for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2025 is calculated as

Here, for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2025, Potter & Moore's Interest Expense was €-0.19 Mil. Its Operating Income was €4.37 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €3.13 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Mar. 2025 )/Interest Expense (A: Mar. 2025 )
=-1*4.372/-0.192
=22.77

Potter & Moore's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 is calculated as

Here, for the six months ended in Sep. 2025, Potter & Moore's Interest Expense was €-0.07 Mil. Its Operating Income was €1.79 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €2.82 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Sep. 2025 )/Interest Expense (Q: Sep. 2025 )
=-1*1.794/-0.074
=24.24

* 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 24.24 mean?
Potter & Moore (FRA:5K8) has a Interest Coverage of 24.24 as of Sep. 2025. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Potter & Moore and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 23.51. Over the past decade, Potter & Moore's Interest Coverage has ranged from 3.77 to 558.00. According to the industry distribution chart, Potter & Moore ranks #468 out of 1506 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 31.1%.
Is Potter & Moore's Interest Coverage too high?
Potter & Moore's current Interest Coverage of 24.24 is near median its 10-year median of 23.51. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.77 to a high of 558.00. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Interest Coverage is 8.59. Potter & Moore's value of 24.24 is 182.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Potter & Moore ranks #468 out of 1506 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Potter & Moore has a GF Score™ of 50/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Potter & Moore's Interest Coverage compare to PG and CL?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Potter & Moore ranks #468 out of 1506 companies for Interest Coverage. This puts Potter & Moore in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 8.59. Potter & Moore's value of 24.24 is 182.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Potter & Moore's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 3.77 to 558.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 23.51 vs. the industry median of 8.59, Potter & Moore 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Interest Coverage among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 8.59, based on 1,506 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. Potter & Moore's current Interest Coverage of 24.24 is 182.4% 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 Potter & Moore and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Interest Coverage is 8.59 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Potter & Moore's current Interest Coverage is 24.24, which is near median its own 10-year median of 23.51. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Potter & Moore stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Potter & Moore (FRA:5K8) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.35, compared to a current price of €0.26 — trading 25.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 24.24, which is near median its 10-year median of 23.51 and 182.4% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 8.59. Potter & Moore's overall GF Score™ is 50/100 with 3 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 Potter & Moore (FRA:5K8), the current Interest Coverage is 24.24 as of Sep. 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 Potter & Moore (FRA:5K8) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Potter & Moore stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €0.26 is trading 25.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of €0.35. GuruFocus considers Potter & Moore to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:5K8:

  • Interest Coverage: 24.24 (near median its 10-year median of 23.51)
  • GF Value™: €0.35 vs. price of €0.26 (25.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 50/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 182.4% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#468 of 1506)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:5K8 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Potter & Moore Business Description

Other Exchanges PAM:UK5K8:Germany
Address 1210 Lincoln Road, Werrington, Cambridgeshire, Peterborough, GBR, PE4 6ND
Potter & Moore PLC is a British company specialising in the creation and manufacturing of high-quality personal care and beauty products. Its brands are Emma Hardie, The Curl Company, Janina, and Others. The company offers a comprehensive suite of services to ensure a seamless journey from concept to consumer, including: Market Analysis, Creative Concept Generation, Product Development, Brand Development, Manufacturing, and Logistics.
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