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. Compagnie du Boisuvage's
Operating Income
for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was €68.6 Mil. Compagnie du Boisuvage's Interest Expense for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was €1.7 Mil.
did not have earnings to cover the interest expense.
The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.
The historical rank and industry rank for Compagnie du Boisuvage's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:C5S'
s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.93 Med: 16.14 Max: 43.54
Current: 43.54
FRA:C5S's Interest Coverage is ranked better than 75.91% of 1507
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 8.6
vs FRA:C5S: 43.54
Compagnie du Boisuvage (FRA:C5S) 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 .
Compagnie du Boisuvage Interest Coverage Related Terms
Compagnie du Boisuvage Interest Coverage Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Compagnie du Boisuvage'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.
FRA:C5S vs MDLZ, HSY, TR: Interest Coverage Comparison
For the Confectioners subindustry, Compagnie du Boisuvage'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.
Compagnie du Boisuvage Interest Coverage vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Compagnie du Boisuvage's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Compagnie du Boisuvage's Interest Coverage falls into.
Compagnie du Boisuvage 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:
* 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.
What does a Interest Coverage of 0 (At Loss) mean?
Compagnie du Boisuvage (FRA:C5S) has a Interest Coverage of 0 (At Loss) as of Dec. 2025. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Compagnie du Boisuvage and its competitors. Over the past decade, Compagnie du Boisuvage's Interest Coverage has ranged from 0.93 to 43.54. According to the industry distribution chart, Compagnie du Boisuvage ranks #363 out of 1507 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 24.1%.
Is Compagnie du Boisuvage's Interest Coverage too high?
Compagnie du Boisuvage's current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.93 to a high of 43.54. Based on the distribution chart, Compagnie du Boisuvage ranks #363 out of 1507 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Compagnie du Boisuvage has a GF Score™ of 71/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Compagnie du Boisuvage's Interest Coverage compare to MDLZ and HSY?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Compagnie du Boisuvage ranks #363 out of 1507 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Compagnie du Boisuvage in the top 24% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Interest Coverage is 8.60. Historically, Compagnie du Boisuvage's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 0.93 to 43.54 over the past decade. 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 8.60, based on 1,507 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. 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 Compagnie du Boisuvage and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Interest Coverage is 8.60 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Compagnie du Boisuvage's current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Compagnie du Boisuvage stock overvalued right now?
Compagnie du Boisuvage (FRA:C5S) has a current Interest Coverage of 0 (At Loss). The stock's GF Value™ is €302.65, compared to a current price of €299.00 — trading 1.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). Compagnie du Boisuvage's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 6 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 Compagnie du Boisuvage (FRA:C5S), the current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss) 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 Compagnie du Boisuvage (FRA:C5S) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Compagnie du Boisuvage stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €299.00 is trading 1.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of €302.65.
Key valuation signals for FRA:C5S:
Interest Coverage: 0 (At Loss)
GF Value™: €302.65 vs. price of €299.00 (1.2% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:C5S stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Compagnie du Bois Sauvage SA is an investment management firm based in Belgium. Its core business involves investing in listed and unlisted companies to provide its investors with capital appreciation. The company's investment portfolio comprises of companies from various divisions such as real estate, a long-term investment division composed of strategic participating interests and a cash portfolio focused on liquid values that serve as a basis for derivatives activity. The firm's investment strategy is to actively involve itself in the management of the companies it invests in.
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