Lifecare ASAFRA:LFC0 -4.40%8 Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss) as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:LFC0 with a GF Score™ of 8/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.01 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 466 Medical Devices & Instruments companies, Lifecare ASA ranks worse than 214592.06% 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. Lifecare ASA's
Operating Income
for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €-1.74 Mil. Lifecare ASA's Interest Expense for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €-0.45 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 Lifecare ASA's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:LFC0's Interest Coverage is not ranked *
in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry.
Industry Median: 15.875 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Interest Coverage only.
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 .
Lifecare ASA Interest Coverage Related Terms
Lifecare ASA Interest Coverage Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Lifecare ASA'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:LFC0 vs ABT, SYK, MDT: Interest Coverage Comparison
For the Medical Devices subindustry, Lifecare ASA'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.
Lifecare ASA Interest Coverage vs Medical Devices & Instruments Industry
For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry and Healthcare sector, Lifecare ASA's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Lifecare ASA'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:
Lifecare ASA 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?
Lifecare ASA (FRA:LFC0) has a Interest Coverage of 0 (At Loss) as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Lifecare ASA and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Lifecare ASA ranks #999999 out of 466 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry.
Is Lifecare ASA's Interest Coverage too high?
Lifecare ASA's current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). Based on the distribution chart, Lifecare ASA ranks #999999 out of 466 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Lifecare ASA has a GF Score™ of 8/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lifecare ASA's Interest Coverage compare to ABT and SYK?
According to the Medical Devices & Instruments industry distribution chart, Lifecare ASA ranks #999999 out of 466 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Lifecare ASA in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 15.88. 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 Medical Devices & Instruments company?
The median Interest Coverage among Medical Devices & Instruments companies is 15.88, based on 466 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 Lifecare ASA and its competitors. For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, the median Interest Coverage is 15.88 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lifecare ASA'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 Lifecare ASA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lifecare ASA (FRA:LFC0) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.01, compared to a current price of €0.02 — trading 139% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). Lifecare ASA's overall GF Score™ is 8/100 with 6 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 Lifecare ASA (FRA:LFC0), the current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss) 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 Lifecare ASA (FRA:LFC0) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lifecare ASA stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €0.02 is trading 139% above its estimated GF Value™ of €0.01.
GuruFocus considers Lifecare ASA to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:LFC0:
Interest Coverage: 0 (At Loss)
GF Value™: €0.01 vs. price of €0.02 (139% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:LFC0 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Lifecare ASA is a medical sensor company developing technology for sensing and monitoring of various body analytes. It is focused on advancing continuous glucose monitoring systems and uses osmotic pressure as a sensing method. Its technology can be applied to detect and monitor various analytes and molecules in humans and animals. The company operates as a single segment focused on research and development (R&D) of its osmotic pressure sensor and related components.
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