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. GBS Software AG's
Operating Income
for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was €-0.21 Mil. GBS Software AG's Interest Expense for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was €-0.00 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 GBS Software AG's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:INW's Interest Coverage is not ranked *
in the Software industry.
Industry Median: 24.78 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Interest Coverage only.
GBS Software AG (FRA:INW) 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 .
GBS Software AG Interest Coverage Related Terms
GBS Software AG Interest Coverage Historical Data
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The historical data trend for GBS Software 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.
FRA:INW vs MSFT, ORCL, PLTR: Interest Coverage Comparison
For the Software - Infrastructure subindustry, GBS Software 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.
GBS Software AG Interest Coverage vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, GBS Software AG's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where GBS Software AG's Interest Coverage falls into.
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:
GBS Software AG did not have earnings to cover the 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?
GBS Software AG (FRA:INW) 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 GBS Software AG and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, GBS Software AG ranks #999999 out of 1705 companies in the Software industry.
Is GBS Software AG's Interest Coverage too high?
GBS Software AG's current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). Based on the distribution chart, GBS Software AG ranks #999999 out of 1705 companies in the Software industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, GBS Software AG has a GF Score™ of 50/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does GBS Software AG's Interest Coverage compare to MSFT and ORCL?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, GBS Software AG ranks #999999 out of 1705 companies for Interest Coverage. This places GBS Software AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 24.78. 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 Software company?
The median Interest Coverage among Software companies is 24.78, based on 1,705 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 GBS Software AG and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Interest Coverage is 24.78 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. GBS Software AG'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 GBS Software AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, GBS Software AG (FRA:INW) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €1.16, compared to a current price of €4.12 — trading 255.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). GBS Software AG's overall GF Score™ is 50/100 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 GBS Software AG (FRA:INW), 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 GBS Software AG (FRA:INW) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, GBS Software AG stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €4.12 is trading 255.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of €1.16.
GuruFocus considers GBS Software AG to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:INW:
Interest Coverage: 0 (At Loss)
GF Value™: €1.16 vs. price of €4.12 (255.2% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:INW stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
GBS Software AG provides solutions and services in the fields of messaging security and workflow for the IBM and Microsoft collaboration platforms. It acts as a providers of email security and workflow management solutions. The company operates in Europe, North America, and Asia. It provides retirement management solutions as well. The group provides the following services: Domino Administration, XPages migration, Mobility, Consulting, and Training and mentoring.
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