Limes Schlosskliniken AG (FRA:LIK) Interest Coverage: 18.79 (As of Dec. 2025) — Near Median


FRA:LIK Limes Schlosskliniken AG FRA:LIK
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GF Value €496.71
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What is Limes Schlosskliniken AG Interest Coverage?

Limes Schlosskliniken AG FRA:LIK -0.93% 32 Interest Coverage is 18.79 as of Dec. 2025, which is 7% below its 10-year median of 20.22. GuruFocus rates FRA:LIK with a GF Score™ of 32/100 and a GF Value™ of €496.71. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 453 Healthcare Providers & Services companies, Limes Schlosskliniken AG ranks better than 77.26% 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. Limes Schlosskliniken AG's Operating Income for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was €4.40 Mil. Limes Schlosskliniken AG's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was €-0.23 Mil. Limes Schlosskliniken AG's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 18.79. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

The historical rank and industry rank for Limes Schlosskliniken AG's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:

FRA:LIK' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.95   Med: 20.22   Max: 40.12
Current: 39.77


FRA:LIK's Interest Coverage is ranked better than
77.26% of 453 companies
in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry
Industry Median: 8 vs FRA:LIK: 39.77

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


Limes Schlosskliniken AG  (FRA:LIK) 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 .


Limes Schlosskliniken AG Interest Coverage Related Terms


Limes Schlosskliniken AG Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Limes Schlosskliniken 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.

Limes Schlosskliniken AG Interest Coverage Chart

Limes Schlosskliniken AG Annual Data
Trend Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Interest Coverage
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only 20.22 4.95 11.40 28.59 40.12

Limes Schlosskliniken AG Semi-Annual Data
Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
Interest Coverage Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 12.45 10.81 N/A N/A 18.79

FRA:LIK vs HCA, THC, DVA: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Medical Care Facilities subindustry, Limes Schlosskliniken 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.


Limes Schlosskliniken AG Interest Coverage vs Healthcare Providers & Services Industry

For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry and Healthcare sector, Limes Schlosskliniken AG's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Limes Schlosskliniken 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.

Limes Schlosskliniken 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, Limes Schlosskliniken AG's Interest Expense was €-0.23 Mil. Its Operating Income was €9.31 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €10.73 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (A: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*9.308/-0.232
=40.12

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

Here, for the six months ended in Dec. 2025, Limes Schlosskliniken AG's Interest Expense was €-0.23 Mil. Its Operating Income was €4.40 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €10.73 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*4.397/-0.234
=18.79

* 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 18.79 mean?
Limes Schlosskliniken AG (FRA:LIK) has a Interest Coverage of 18.79 as of Dec. 2025. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Limes Schlosskliniken AG and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 20.22. Over the past decade, Limes Schlosskliniken AG's Interest Coverage has ranged from 4.95 to 40.12. According to the industry distribution chart, Limes Schlosskliniken AG ranks #103 out of 453 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, placing it in the top 22.7%.
Is Limes Schlosskliniken AG's Interest Coverage too high?
Limes Schlosskliniken AG's current Interest Coverage of 18.79 is near median its 10-year median of 20.22. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.95 to a high of 40.12. The Healthcare Providers & Services industry median Interest Coverage is 8.00. Limes Schlosskliniken AG's value of 18.79 is 134.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Limes Schlosskliniken AG ranks #103 out of 453 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Limes Schlosskliniken AG has a GF Score™ of 32/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Limes Schlosskliniken AG's Interest Coverage compare to HCA and THC?
According to the Healthcare Providers & Services industry distribution chart, Limes Schlosskliniken AG ranks #103 out of 453 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Limes Schlosskliniken AG in the top 23% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Interest Coverage is 8.00. Limes Schlosskliniken AG's value of 18.79 is 134.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Limes Schlosskliniken AG's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 4.95 to 40.12 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 20.22 vs. the industry median of 8.00, Limes Schlosskliniken AG has consistently been above 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 Healthcare Providers & Services company?
The median Interest Coverage among Healthcare Providers & Services companies is 8.00, based on 453 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. Limes Schlosskliniken AG's current Interest Coverage of 18.79 is 134.9% above 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 Limes Schlosskliniken AG and its competitors. For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, the median Interest Coverage is 8.00 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Limes Schlosskliniken AG's current Interest Coverage is 18.79, which is near median its own 10-year median of 20.22. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Limes Schlosskliniken AG stock overvalued right now?
Limes Schlosskliniken AG (FRA:LIK) has a current Interest Coverage of 18.79. The stock's GF Value™ is €496.71, compared to a current price of €535.00 — trading 7.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 18.79, which is near median its 10-year median of 20.22 and 134.9% above the Healthcare Providers & Services industry median of 8.00. Limes Schlosskliniken AG's overall GF Score™ is 32/100 with 3 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 Limes Schlosskliniken AG (FRA:LIK), the current Interest Coverage is 18.79 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 Limes Schlosskliniken AG (FRA:LIK) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Limes Schlosskliniken AG stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €535.00 is trading 7.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of €496.71.

Key valuation signals for FRA:LIK:

  • Interest Coverage: 18.79 (near median its 10-year median of 20.22)
  • GF Value™: €496.71 vs. price of €535.00 (7.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 32/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 134.9% above the Healthcare Providers & Services median (#103 of 453)

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


Limes Schlosskliniken AG Business Description

Other Exchanges LIK:Germany
Address Kaiser-Wilhelm-Ring 26, Cologne, NW, DEU, 50672
Limes Schlosskliniken AG operates mental and psychosomatic mental health clinic. It specializes in the treatment of stress disorders including depressions, Burnout Syndrome, Posttraumatic stress disorder, Anxiety / obsessive-compulsive disorder, eating disorders, personality disorders, and Somatization disorders such as chronic pain. LIMES Schlosskliniken operates in the market for high-quality private hospitals specializing in psychiatry, psychotherapy, and psychosomatics in Germany and Switzerland.
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