KAP AG (FRA:IUR) Interest Coverage: 0 (At Loss) (As of Dec. 2025)


FRA:IUR KAP AG FRA:IUR
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What is KAP AG Interest Coverage?

KAP AG FRA:IUR +5.65% 41 Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss) as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates FRA:IUR with a GF Score™ of 41/100 and a GF Value™ of €8.45 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 428 Conglomerates companies, KAP AG ranks worse than 233644.63% 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. KAP AG's Operating Income for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was €-60.3 Mil. KAP AG's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was €-3.8 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 KAP AG's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:


FRA:IUR's Interest Coverage is not ranked *
in the Conglomerates industry.
Industry Median: 5.31
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Interest Coverage only.

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


KAP AG  (FRA:IUR) 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 .


KAP AG Interest Coverage Related Terms


KAP AG Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for KAP 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.

KAP AG Interest Coverage Chart

KAP AG Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
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KAP AG Semi-Annual Data
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FRA:IUR vs HON, MMM: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Conglomerates subindustry, KAP 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.


KAP AG Interest Coverage vs Conglomerates Industry

For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, KAP AG's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

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


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KAP 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.

KAP 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, KAP AG's Interest Expense was €-6.6 Mil. Its Operating Income was €-60.0 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €9.7 Mil.

KAP AG did not have earnings to cover the interest expense.

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

Here, for the six months ended in Dec. 2025, KAP AG's Interest Expense was €-3.8 Mil. Its Operating Income was €-60.3 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €9.7 Mil.

KAP 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.

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 0 (At Loss) mean?
KAP AG (FRA:IUR) 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 KAP AG and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, KAP AG ranks #999999 out of 428 companies in the Conglomerates industry.
Is KAP AG's Interest Coverage too high?
KAP AG's current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). Based on the distribution chart, KAP AG ranks #999999 out of 428 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, KAP AG has a GF Score™ of 41/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does KAP AG's Interest Coverage compare to HON and MMM?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, KAP AG ranks #999999 out of 428 companies for Interest Coverage. This places KAP AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 5.31. 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 Conglomerates company?
The median Interest Coverage among Conglomerates companies is 5.31, based on 428 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 KAP AG and its competitors. For the Conglomerates industry, the median Interest Coverage is 5.31 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. KAP 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 KAP AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KAP AG (FRA:IUR) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €8.45, compared to a current price of €1.87 — trading 77.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). KAP AG's overall GF Score™ is 41/100 with 4 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 KAP AG (FRA:IUR), 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 KAP AG (FRA:IUR) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KAP AG stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €1.87 is trading 77.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of €8.45. GuruFocus considers KAP AG to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for FRA:IUR:

  • Interest Coverage: 0 (At Loss)
  • GF Value™: €8.45 vs. price of €1.87 (77.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 41/100 with 4 warning signs

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


KAP AG Business Description

Other Exchanges 0EWJ:UKIUR:Germany
Address Edelzeller Strasse 44, Fulda, HE, DEU, 36043
KAP AG is a German industrial holding company that provides engineered products and automotive components. The Flexible films segment generates maximum revenue, it is into extrusion coatings, calendaring and the conditioning of coated products. The engineered products segment includes develops, produces and sells technical fabrics and yarns whereas Surface technologies with chemical and physical conditioning specialized surface processes for refining metallic materials such as aluminum, magnesium, zinc die-casting or steel. Precision components segment manufacturers the precision components Geographically, the business presence of the firm is seen in the region of Germany, Rest of Europe, North/South America, Asia and in Other Countries.
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