Fernheizwerk Neukoelln AG (FRA:FHW) Interest Coverage: 8.47 (As of Dec. 2025) — 98% Below Median


FRA:FHW Fernheizwerk Neukoelln AG FRA:FHW
67 GF Score
Price €18.60
GF Value €26.61
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
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What is Fernheizwerk Neukoelln AG Interest Coverage?

Fernheizwerk Neukoelln AG FRA:FHW -1.06% 67 Interest Coverage is 8.47 as of Dec. 2025, which is 98% below its 10-year median of 379.92. GuruFocus rates FRA:FHW with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of €26.61 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 321 Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies, Fernheizwerk Neukoelln AG ranks better than 77.57% 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. Fernheizwerk Neukoelln AG's Operating Income for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was €3.22 Mil. Fernheizwerk Neukoelln AG's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was €-0.38 Mil. Fernheizwerk Neukoelln AG's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 8.47. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

The historical rank and industry rank for Fernheizwerk Neukoelln AG's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:

FRA:FHW' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 6.7   Med: 379.92   Max: 9722
Current: 7.17


FRA:FHW's Interest Coverage is ranked better than
77.57% of 321 companies
in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry
Industry Median: 2.77 vs FRA:FHW: 7.17

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


Fernheizwerk Neukoelln AG  (FRA:FHW) 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 .


Fernheizwerk Neukoelln AG Interest Coverage Related Terms


Fernheizwerk Neukoelln AG Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Fernheizwerk Neukoelln 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.

Fernheizwerk Neukoelln AG Interest Coverage Chart

Fernheizwerk Neukoelln AG Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Interest Coverage
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Fernheizwerk Neukoelln AG Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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FRA:FHW vs CEG, VST, NRG: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers subindustry, Fernheizwerk Neukoelln 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.


Fernheizwerk Neukoelln AG Interest Coverage vs Utilities - Independent Power Producers Industry

For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry and Utilities sector, Fernheizwerk Neukoelln AG's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Fernheizwerk Neukoelln AG's Interest Coverage falls into.


FRA:FHW
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Fernheizwerk Neukoelln AG FRA:FHW
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Fernheizwerk Neukoelln 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.

Fernheizwerk Neukoelln 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, Fernheizwerk Neukoelln AG's Interest Expense was €-0.78 Mil. Its Operating Income was €5.62 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €0.00 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (A: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*5.622/-0.784
=7.17

Fernheizwerk Neukoelln AG's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Here, for the six months ended in Dec. 2025, Fernheizwerk Neukoelln AG's Interest Expense was €-0.38 Mil. Its Operating Income was €3.22 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €0.00 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*3.217/-0.38
=8.47

* 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 8.47 mean?
Fernheizwerk Neukoelln AG (FRA:FHW) has a Interest Coverage of 8.47 as of Dec. 2025. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Fernheizwerk Neukoelln AG and its competitors. This is 98% below median its historical median of 379.92. Over the past decade, Fernheizwerk Neukoelln AG's Interest Coverage has ranged from 6.70 to 9,722.00. According to the industry distribution chart, Fernheizwerk Neukoelln AG ranks #72 out of 321 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, placing it in the top 22.4%.
Is Fernheizwerk Neukoelln AG's Interest Coverage too high?
Fernheizwerk Neukoelln AG's current Interest Coverage of 8.47 is 98% below median its 10-year median of 379.92. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.70 to a high of 9,722.00. The Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median Interest Coverage is 2.77. Fernheizwerk Neukoelln AG's value of 8.47 is 205.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Fernheizwerk Neukoelln AG ranks #72 out of 321 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Fernheizwerk Neukoelln AG has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Fernheizwerk Neukoelln AG's Interest Coverage compare to CEG and VST?
According to the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry distribution chart, Fernheizwerk Neukoelln AG ranks #72 out of 321 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Fernheizwerk Neukoelln AG in the top 22% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Interest Coverage is 2.77. Fernheizwerk Neukoelln AG's value of 8.47 is 205.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Fernheizwerk Neukoelln AG's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 6.70 to 9,722.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 379.92 vs. the industry median of 2.77, Fernheizwerk Neukoelln 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 an Utilities - Independent Power Producers company?
The median Interest Coverage among Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies is 2.77, based on 321 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. Fernheizwerk Neukoelln AG's current Interest Coverage of 8.47 is 205.8% 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 Fernheizwerk Neukoelln AG and its competitors. For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, the median Interest Coverage is 2.77 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Fernheizwerk Neukoelln AG's current Interest Coverage is 8.47, which is 98% below median its own 10-year median of 379.92. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Fernheizwerk Neukoelln AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fernheizwerk Neukoelln AG (FRA:FHW) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €26.61, compared to a current price of €18.60 — trading 30.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 8.47, which is 98% below median its 10-year median of 379.92 and 205.8% above the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median of 2.77. Fernheizwerk Neukoelln AG's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 7 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 Fernheizwerk Neukoelln AG (FRA:FHW), the current Interest Coverage is 8.47 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 Fernheizwerk Neukoelln AG (FRA:FHW) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fernheizwerk Neukoelln AG stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €18.60 is trading 30.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of €26.61. GuruFocus considers Fernheizwerk Neukoelln AG to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:FHW:

  • Interest Coverage: 8.47 (98% below median its 10-year median of 379.92)
  • GF Value™: €26.61 vs. price of €18.60 (30.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 67/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 205.8% above the Utilities - Independent Power Producers median (#72 of 321)

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


Fernheizwerk Neukoelln AG Business Description

Other Exchanges FHW:Germany
Address Weigandufer 49, Berlin, DEU, D-12059
Fernheizwerk Neukoelln AG is a German company which offers heating services to the city of Berlin. The company operates a grid of steam and hot water pipes throughout the city.
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