NFI Group (FRA:9NF) Interest Coverage: 1.58 (As of Mar. 2026) — 72% Below Median


FRA:9NF NFI Group Inc FRA:9NF
63 GF Score
Price €14.50
GF Value €10.11
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is NFI Group Interest Coverage?

NFI Group FRA:9NF +2.11% 63 Interest Coverage is 1.58 as of Mar. 2026, which is 72% below its 10-year median of 5.64. GuruFocus rates FRA:9NF with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of €10.11 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,066 Vehicles & Parts companies, NFI Group ranks worse than 98.97% 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. NFI Group's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €46 Mil. NFI Group's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €-29 Mil. NFI Group's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.58. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

Warning Sign:

Ben Graham prefers companies' interest coverage to be at least 5. NFI Group Incs earnings cannot cover its interest expense. If the situation continues, the company may have to issue more debt.

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

FRA:9NF' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.14   Med: 5.64   Max: 12.23
Current: 0.14


FRA:9NF's Interest Coverage is ranked worse than
98.97% of 1066 companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 8.295 vs FRA:9NF: 0.14

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


NFI Group  (FRA:9NF) 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 .


NFI Group Interest Coverage Related Terms


NFI Group Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for NFI Group'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.

NFI Group Interest Coverage Chart

NFI Group 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 0.42 0.00 0.00 0.75 0.00

NFI Group Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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 0.81 0.89 0.00 3.03 1.58

FRA:9NF vs TSLA, GM, F: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Auto Manufacturers subindustry, NFI Group'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.


NFI Group Interest Coverage vs Vehicles & Parts Industry

For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, NFI Group's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where NFI Group's Interest Coverage falls into.


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NFI Group 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.

NFI Group'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, NFI Group's Interest Expense was €-121 Mil. Its Operating Income was €-2 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €1,053 Mil.

NFI Group did not have earnings to cover the interest expense.

NFI Group's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Here, for the three months ended in Mar. 2026, NFI Group's Interest Expense was €-29 Mil. Its Operating Income was €46 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €886 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*45.671/-28.916
=1.58

* 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 1.58 mean?
NFI Group (FRA:9NF) has a Interest Coverage of 1.58 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on NFI Group and its competitors. This is 72% below median its historical median of 5.64. Over the past decade, NFI Group's Interest Coverage has ranged from 0.14 to 12.23. According to the industry distribution chart, NFI Group ranks #1055 out of 1066 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 99%.
Is NFI Group's Interest Coverage too high?
NFI Group's current Interest Coverage of 1.58 is 72% below median its 10-year median of 5.64. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.14 to a high of 12.23. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Interest Coverage is 8.30. NFI Group's value of 1.58 is 81% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, NFI Group ranks #1055 out of 1066 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, NFI Group has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does NFI Group's Interest Coverage compare to TSLA and GM?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, NFI Group ranks #1055 out of 1066 companies for Interest Coverage. This places NFI Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 8.30. NFI Group's value of 1.58 is 81% below this benchmark. Historically, NFI Group's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 0.14 to 12.23 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.64 vs. the industry median of 8.30, NFI Group has consistently been below 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Interest Coverage among Vehicles & Parts companies is 8.30, based on 1,066 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. NFI Group's current Interest Coverage of 1.58 is 81% below 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 NFI Group and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Interest Coverage is 8.30 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. NFI Group's current Interest Coverage is 1.58, which is 72% below median its own 10-year median of 5.64. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is NFI Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, NFI Group (FRA:9NF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €10.11, compared to a current price of €14.50 — trading 43.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 1.58, which is 72% below median its 10-year median of 5.64 and 81% below the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 8.30. NFI Group's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 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 NFI Group (FRA:9NF), the current Interest Coverage is 1.58 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 NFI Group (FRA:9NF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, NFI Group stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €14.50 is trading 43.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of €10.11. GuruFocus considers NFI Group to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:9NF:

  • Interest Coverage: 1.58 (72% below median its 10-year median of 5.64)
  • GF Value™: €10.11 vs. price of €14.50 (43.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 63/100 with 9 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 81% below the Vehicles & Parts median (#1055 of 1066)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:9NF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


NFI Group Business Description

Other Exchanges NFYEF:USANFI:Canada
Address 711 Kernaghan Avenue, Winnipeg, MB, CAN, R2C 3T4
NFI Group Inc is a bus manufacturer providing a comprehensive suite of mass transportation solutions under brands: New Flyer(heavy-duty transit buses), Alexander Dennis Limited (ADL) (single and double-deck buses), Plaxton (motor coaches), MCI (motor coaches), ARBOC Specialty Vehicles, LLC (ARBOC) (low-floor cutaway and medium-duty buses) and NFI Parts (aftermarket parts sales). The company has two reportable segments which are the company's strategic business units: Manufacturing Operations and Aftermarket Operations. It generates majority revenue from Manufacturing Operations. Geographically, the company generates majority of its revenue from North America and rest from United Kingdom, Europe and Asia Pacific region.
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