Ibersol SGPS (FRA:L34) Interest Coverage: 0.15 (As of Mar. 2026) — 94% Below Median


FRA:L34 Ibersol SGPS SA FRA:L34
86 GF Score
Price €9.80
GF Value €9.22
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Ibersol SGPS Interest Coverage?

Ibersol SGPS FRA:L34 86 Interest Coverage is 0.15 as of Mar. 2026, which is 94% below its 10-year median of 2.55. GuruFocus rates FRA:L34 with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of €9.22 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 262 Restaurants companies, Ibersol SGPS ranks worse than 83.21% 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. Ibersol SGPS's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €0.6 Mil. Ibersol SGPS's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €-3.8 Mil. Ibersol SGPS's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.15. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

The historical rank and industry rank for Ibersol SGPS's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:

FRA:L34' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.42   Med: 2.55   Max: 10.39
Current: 1.91


FRA:L34's Interest Coverage is ranked worse than
83.21% of 262 companies
in the Restaurants industry
Industry Median: 6.45 vs FRA:L34: 1.91

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


Ibersol SGPS  (FRA:L34) 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 .


Ibersol SGPS Interest Coverage Related Terms


Ibersol SGPS Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Ibersol SGPS'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.

Ibersol SGPS Interest Coverage Chart

Ibersol SGPS Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Interest Coverage
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Ibersol SGPS Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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FRA:L34 vs MCD, SBUX, YUM: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Restaurants subindustry, Ibersol SGPS'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.


Ibersol SGPS Interest Coverage vs Restaurants Industry

For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Ibersol SGPS's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Ibersol SGPS's Interest Coverage falls into.


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Ibersol SGPS 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.

Ibersol SGPS'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, Ibersol SGPS's Interest Expense was €-17.0 Mil. Its Operating Income was €30.8 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €215.4 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (A: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*30.828/-17.025
=1.81

Ibersol SGPS's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Here, for the three months ended in Mar. 2026, Ibersol SGPS's Interest Expense was €-3.8 Mil. Its Operating Income was €0.6 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €213.1 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*0.574/-3.777
=0.15

* 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 0.15 mean?
Ibersol SGPS (FRA:L34) has a Interest Coverage of 0.15 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Ibersol SGPS and its competitors. This is 94% below median its historical median of 2.55. Over the past decade, Ibersol SGPS's Interest Coverage has ranged from 1.42 to 10.39. According to the industry distribution chart, Ibersol SGPS ranks #218 out of 262 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 83.2%.
Is Ibersol SGPS's Interest Coverage too high?
Ibersol SGPS's current Interest Coverage of 0.15 is 94% below median its 10-year median of 2.55. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.42 to a high of 10.39. The Restaurants industry median Interest Coverage is 6.45. Ibersol SGPS's value of 0.15 is 97.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ibersol SGPS ranks #218 out of 262 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Ibersol SGPS has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ibersol SGPS's Interest Coverage compare to MCD and SBUX?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, Ibersol SGPS ranks #218 out of 262 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Ibersol SGPS in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 6.45. Ibersol SGPS's value of 0.15 is 97.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Ibersol SGPS's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 1.42 to 10.39 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.55 vs. the industry median of 6.45, Ibersol SGPS 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 a Restaurants company?
The median Interest Coverage among Restaurants companies is 6.45, based on 262 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. Ibersol SGPS's current Interest Coverage of 0.15 is 97.7% 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 Ibersol SGPS and its competitors. For the Restaurants industry, the median Interest Coverage is 6.45 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ibersol SGPS's current Interest Coverage is 0.15, which is 94% below median its own 10-year median of 2.55. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ibersol SGPS stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ibersol SGPS (FRA:L34) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €9.22, compared to a current price of €9.80 — trading 6.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 0.15, which is 94% below median its 10-year median of 2.55 and 97.7% below the Restaurants industry median of 6.45. Ibersol SGPS's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 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 Ibersol SGPS (FRA:L34), the current Interest Coverage is 0.15 as of Mar. 2026. 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 Ibersol SGPS (FRA:L34) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ibersol SGPS stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €9.80 is trading 6.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of €9.22. GuruFocus considers Ibersol SGPS to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:L34:

  • Interest Coverage: 0.15 (94% below median its 10-year median of 2.55)
  • GF Value™: €9.22 vs. price of €9.80 (6.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 86/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 97.7% below the Restaurants median (#218 of 262)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:L34 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Ibersol SGPS Business Description

Other Exchanges IBS:Portugal0KJ7:UK
Address Edificio Peninsula, Praca do Bom Sucesso, 105-159 - 9th floor, Porto, PRT, 4150-146
Ibersol SGPS SA., through its subsidiaries, operates a network of restaurant units in Portugal, Spain, and Angola. It provides services in the business segments such as Restaurants which comprises the units with table service and home delivery restaurant offerings, Counters which comprises the units with over-the-counter sales, and Concessions & Catering which includes all the other businesses, namely the catering activity and the units located in concession areas. Ibersol functions restaurant units through various brands, including Pizza Hut, Pasta Caffe, Pans & Company, Taco Bell, and Eat out Group. It derives maximum revenue from Concession segment.
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