Kps AG (FRA:KSC) Interest Coverage: 0 (At Loss) (As of Sep. 2025)


FRA:KSC Kps AG FRA:KSC
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What is Kps AG Interest Coverage?

Kps AG FRA:KSC +3.59% 44 Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss) as of Sep. 2025. GuruFocus rates FRA:KSC with a GF Score™ of 44/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.85 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,707 Software companies, Kps AG ranks worse than 58582.25% 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. Kps AG's Operating Income for the six months ended in Sep. 2025 was €-13.9 Mil. Kps AG's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Sep. 2025 was €-1.5 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 Kps AG's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:


FRA:KSC's Interest Coverage is not ranked *
in the Software industry.
Industry Median: 24.65
* 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.


Kps AG  (FRA:KSC) 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 .


Kps AG Interest Coverage Related Terms


Kps AG Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Kps 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.

Kps AG Interest Coverage Chart

Kps AG Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
Interest Coverage
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Kps AG Semi-Annual Data
Mar16 Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25
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FRA:KSC vs IBM, ACN, FISV: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Information Technology Services subindustry, Kps 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.


Kps AG Interest Coverage vs Software Industry

For the Software industry and Technology sector, Kps AG's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Kps 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.

Kps AG's Interest Coverage for the fiscal year that ended in Sep. 2025 is calculated as

Here, for the fiscal year that ended in Sep. 2025, Kps AG's Interest Expense was €-3.0 Mil. Its Operating Income was €-12.0 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €17.1 Mil.

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

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

Here, for the six months ended in Sep. 2025, Kps AG's Interest Expense was €-1.5 Mil. Its Operating Income was €-13.9 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €17.1 Mil.

Kps 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?
Kps AG (FRA:KSC) has a Interest Coverage of 0 (At Loss) as of Sep. 2025. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Kps AG and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Kps AG ranks #999999 out of 1707 companies in the Software industry.
Is Kps AG's Interest Coverage too high?
Kps AG's current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). Based on the distribution chart, Kps AG ranks #999999 out of 1707 companies in the Software industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Kps AG has a GF Score™ of 44/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kps AG's Interest Coverage compare to IBM and ACN?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Kps AG ranks #999999 out of 1707 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Kps AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 24.65. 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 24.65, based on 1,707 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 Kps AG and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Interest Coverage is 24.65 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kps 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 Kps AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kps AG (FRA:KSC) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.85, compared to a current price of €0.26 — trading 69.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). Kps AG's overall GF Score™ is 44/100 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 Kps AG (FRA:KSC), the current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss) as of Sep. 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 Kps AG (FRA:KSC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kps AG stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €0.26 is trading 69.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of €0.85. GuruFocus considers Kps AG to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for FRA:KSC:

  • Interest Coverage: 0 (At Loss)
  • GF Value™: €0.85 vs. price of €0.26 (69.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 44/100 with 7 warning signs

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


Kps AG Business Description

Other Exchanges 0M2T:UKKSC:Germany
Address Beta-Strasse 10 H, Unterfohring, Munchen, BY, DEU, 85774
Kps AG is a German-based company that holds and consults information technology companies that provide business transformation and process optimization services. Its operating segments include Management Consulting / Transformation Consulting, System Integration, and Products /Licenses. The majority of its revenue comes from the Management consulting segment, which includes providing support for customers and developing concepts and solutions taking into account process, logistic, financial, and systems integration. The company's revenue includes the provision of services, revenue from maintenance contracts, and the sale of software. The company carries its operations in Germany, Switzerland, Scandinavia, the United Kingdom, Benelux, Spain, and others.
44GF Score

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