BOC Aviation (FRA:8BO) Interest Coverage: 55.54 (As of Dec. 2025) — 85% Above Median


FRA:8BO BOC Aviation Ltd FRA:8BO
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What is BOC Aviation Interest Coverage?

BOC Aviation FRA:8BO 84 Interest Coverage is 55.54 as of Dec. 2025, which is 85% above its 10-year median of 30.08. GuruFocus rates FRA:8BO with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of €8.26 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 812 Business Services companies, BOC Aviation ranks better than 71.18% 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. BOC Aviation's Operating Income for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was €397 Mil. BOC Aviation's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was €-7 Mil. BOC Aviation's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 55.54. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

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

FRA:8BO' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 25.86   Med: 30.08   Max: 49.62
Current: 49.59


FRA:8BO's Interest Coverage is ranked better than
71.18% of 812 companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 12.98 vs FRA:8BO: 49.59

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


BOC Aviation  (FRA:8BO) 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 .


BOC Aviation Interest Coverage Related Terms


BOC Aviation Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for BOC Aviation'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.

BOC Aviation Interest Coverage Chart

BOC Aviation Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Interest Coverage
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BOC Aviation 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 28.04 28.86 36.99 43.63 55.54

FRA:8BO vs URI, SUNB, AER: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Rental & Leasing Services subindustry, BOC Aviation'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.


BOC Aviation Interest Coverage vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, BOC Aviation's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where BOC Aviation's Interest Coverage falls into.


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BOC Aviation 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.

BOC Aviation'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, BOC Aviation's Interest Expense was €-14 Mil. Its Operating Income was €705 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €13,053 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (A: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*705.28/-14.215
=49.62

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

Here, for the six months ended in Dec. 2025, BOC Aviation's Interest Expense was €-7 Mil. Its Operating Income was €397 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €13,053 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*396.73/-7.143
=55.54

* 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 55.54 mean?
BOC Aviation (FRA:8BO) has a Interest Coverage of 55.54 as of Dec. 2025. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on BOC Aviation and its competitors. This is 85% above median its historical median of 30.08. Over the past decade, BOC Aviation's Interest Coverage has ranged from 25.86 to 49.62. According to the industry distribution chart, BOC Aviation ranks #234 out of 812 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 28.8%.
Is BOC Aviation's Interest Coverage too high?
BOC Aviation's current Interest Coverage of 55.54 is 85% above median its 10-year median of 30.08. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 25.86 to a high of 49.62. The Business Services industry median Interest Coverage is 12.98. BOC Aviation's value of 55.54 is 327.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, BOC Aviation ranks #234 out of 812 companies in the Business Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, BOC Aviation has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does BOC Aviation's Interest Coverage compare to URI and SUNB?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, BOC Aviation ranks #234 out of 812 companies for Interest Coverage. This puts BOC Aviation in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 12.98. BOC Aviation's value of 55.54 is 327.9% above this benchmark. Historically, BOC Aviation's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 25.86 to 49.62 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 30.08 vs. the industry median of 12.98, BOC Aviation 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 Business Services company?
The median Interest Coverage among Business Services companies is 12.98, based on 812 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. BOC Aviation's current Interest Coverage of 55.54 is 327.9% 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 BOC Aviation and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Interest Coverage is 12.98 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. BOC Aviation's current Interest Coverage is 55.54, which is 85% above median its own 10-year median of 30.08. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is BOC Aviation stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BOC Aviation (FRA:8BO) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €8.26, compared to a current price of €8.85 — trading 7.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 55.54, which is 85% above median its 10-year median of 30.08 and 327.9% above the Business Services industry median of 12.98. BOC Aviation's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 9 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 BOC Aviation (FRA:8BO), the current Interest Coverage is 55.54 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 BOC Aviation (FRA:8BO) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BOC Aviation stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €8.85 is trading 7.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of €8.26. GuruFocus considers BOC Aviation to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:8BO:

  • Interest Coverage: 55.54 (85% above median its 10-year median of 30.08)
  • GF Value™: €8.26 vs. price of €8.85 (7.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 84/100 with 9 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 327.9% above the Business Services median (#234 of 812)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:8BO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


BOC Aviation Business Description

Other Exchanges 02588:Hong Kong8BO:Germany
Address 79 Robinson Road, No. 15-01, Singapore, SGP, 068897
BOC Aviation Ltd is an aircraft leasing company by net book value of owned aircraft, with a portfolio of commercial passenger and cargo aircraft. All revenues are derived from the Group's principal activities of aircraft leasing, management of aircraft leases and other related activities. BOC Aviation offers a wide range of services to airlines and aircraft owners, including direct operating leases and finance leases for aircraft, sale and leaseback facilities, engine finance leases and third party asset management. The company also provides comprehensive aircraft remarketing and technical management services to airlines, banks and other investors. BOC Aviation seeks to provide the highest level of personalized service, adapting its products to meet the needs of individual customers.
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