KHD Humboldt Wedag International AGFRA:KWG -2.19%57 Interest Coverage is 3.68 as of Dec. 2025, which is 24% below its 10-year median of 4.83. GuruFocus rates FRA:KWG with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of €1.32 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 131 Industrial Distribution companies, KHD Humboldt Wedag International AG ranks worse than 58.02% 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. KHD Humboldt Wedag International AG's
Operating Income
for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was €3.3 Mil. KHD Humboldt Wedag International AG's Interest Expense for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was €-0.9 Mil.
KHD Humboldt Wedag International AG's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 3.68.
The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.
FRA:KWG'
s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.11 Med: 4.83 Max: 14.73
Current: 4.83
FRA:KWG's Interest Coverage is ranked worse than 58.02% of 131
companies
in the Industrial Distribution industry
Industry Median: 6.79
vs FRA:KWG: 4.83
KHD Humboldt Wedag International AG (FRA:KWG) 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 .
KHD Humboldt Wedag International AG Interest Coverage Related Terms
KHD Humboldt Wedag International AG Interest Coverage Historical Data
* 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.
KHD Humboldt Wedag International AG Interest Coverage Chart
FRA:KWG vs GWW, FAST, FERG: Interest Coverage Comparison
For the Industrial Distribution subindustry, KHD Humboldt Wedag International 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.
KHD Humboldt Wedag International AG Interest Coverage vs Industrial Distribution Industry
For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, KHD Humboldt Wedag International AG's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where KHD Humboldt Wedag International AG's Interest Coverage falls into.
KHD Humboldt Wedag International 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:
* 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.
KHD Humboldt Wedag International AG (FRA:KWG) has a Interest Coverage of 3.68 as of Dec. 2025. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on KHD Humboldt Wedag International AG and its competitors. This is 24% below median its historical median of 4.83. Over the past decade, KHD Humboldt Wedag International AG's Interest Coverage has ranged from 2.11 to 14.73. According to the industry distribution chart, KHD Humboldt Wedag International AG ranks #76 out of 131 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, placing it in the top 58%.
Is KHD Humboldt Wedag International AG's Interest Coverage too high?
KHD Humboldt Wedag International AG's current Interest Coverage of 3.68 is 24% below median its 10-year median of 4.83. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.11 to a high of 14.73. The Industrial Distribution industry median Interest Coverage is 6.79. KHD Humboldt Wedag International AG's value of 3.68 is 45.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, KHD Humboldt Wedag International AG ranks #76 out of 131 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, KHD Humboldt Wedag International AG has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does KHD Humboldt Wedag International AG's Interest Coverage compare to GWW and FAST?
According to the Industrial Distribution industry distribution chart, KHD Humboldt Wedag International AG ranks #76 out of 131 companies for Interest Coverage. This places KHD Humboldt Wedag International AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 6.79. KHD Humboldt Wedag International AG's value of 3.68 is 45.8% below this benchmark. Historically, KHD Humboldt Wedag International AG's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 2.11 to 14.73 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.83 vs. the industry median of 6.79, KHD Humboldt Wedag International AG has consistently been below 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 Industrial Distribution company?
The median Interest Coverage among Industrial Distribution companies is 6.79, based on 131 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. KHD Humboldt Wedag International AG's current Interest Coverage of 3.68 is 45.8% below 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 KHD Humboldt Wedag International AG and its competitors. For the Industrial Distribution industry, the median Interest Coverage is 6.79 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. KHD Humboldt Wedag International AG's current Interest Coverage is 3.68, which is 24% below median its own 10-year median of 4.83. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is KHD Humboldt Wedag International AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KHD Humboldt Wedag International AG (FRA:KWG) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €1.32, compared to a current price of €1.79 — trading 35.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 3.68, which is 24% below median its 10-year median of 4.83 and 45.8% below the Industrial Distribution industry median of 6.79. KHD Humboldt Wedag International AG's overall GF Score™ is 57/100 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 KHD Humboldt Wedag International AG (FRA:KWG), the current Interest Coverage is 3.68 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 KHD Humboldt Wedag International AG (FRA:KWG) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KHD Humboldt Wedag International AG stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €1.79 is trading 35.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of €1.32.
GuruFocus considers KHD Humboldt Wedag International AG to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:KWG:
Interest Coverage: 3.68 (24% below median its 10-year median of 4.83)
GF Value™: €1.32 vs. price of €1.79 (35.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 45.8% below the Industrial Distribution median (#76 of 131)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:KWG stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
KHD Humboldt Wedag International AG Business Description
KHD Humboldt Wedag International AG provides cement plant technology, equipment, and services operating globally. It offers various products and services, principally related to the grinding and processing areas of cement plants, such as pyroprocessing technology, flash calciners, roller presses, separators, burner management systems, etc. In addition, it also provides process engineering and project management services. The group operates in two business segments, Capex and Plant Services. Maximum revenue is generated from the Capex segment, which reports all revenues resulting from the supervision of the erection and commissioning of cement plants, supplying equipment for cement plants, and the provision of related services. Geographically, operates in India and rest of Asia.
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