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. Orell Fussli AG's
Operating Income
for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was €20.4 Mil. Orell Fussli AG's Interest Expense for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was €1.2 Mil.
did not have earnings to cover the interest expense.
The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.
Good Sign:
Orell Fussli AG has no debt.
The historical rank and industry rank for Orell Fussli AG's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:OFH'
s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 45.82 Med: 182.47 Max: 621.77
Current: 621.77
FRA:OFH's Interest Coverage is ranked better than 90.52% of 812
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 12.98
vs FRA:OFH: 621.77
Orell Fussli AG (FRA:OFH) 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 .
Orell Fussli AG Interest Coverage Related Terms
Orell Fussli AG Interest Coverage Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Orell Fussli 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.
FRA:OFH vs CTAS, CPRT, GPN: Interest Coverage Comparison
For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, Orell Fussli 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.
Orell Fussli AG Interest Coverage vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Orell Fussli AG's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Orell Fussli AG'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:
* 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?
Orell Fussli AG (FRA:OFH) has a Interest Coverage of 0 (At Loss) as of Dec. 2025. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Orell Fussli AG and its competitors. Over the past decade, Orell Fussli AG's Interest Coverage has ranged from 45.82 to 621.77. According to the industry distribution chart, Orell Fussli AG ranks #77 out of 812 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 9.5%.
Is Orell Fussli AG's Interest Coverage too high?
Orell Fussli AG's current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 45.82 to a high of 621.77. Based on the distribution chart, Orell Fussli AG ranks #77 out of 812 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Orell Fussli AG has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Orell Fussli AG's Interest Coverage compare to CTAS and CPRT?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Orell Fussli AG ranks #77 out of 812 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Orell Fussli AG in the top 10% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Interest Coverage is 12.98. Historically, Orell Fussli AG's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 45.82 to 621.77 over the past decade. 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 Business Services company?
The median Interest Coverage among Business Services companies is 12.98, based on 812 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 Orell Fussli AG and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Interest Coverage is 12.98 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Orell Fussli 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 Orell Fussli AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Orell Fussli AG (FRA:OFH) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €100.50, compared to a current price of €163.00 — trading 62.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). Orell Fussli AG's overall GF Score™ is 56/100 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 Orell Fussli AG (FRA:OFH), the current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss) 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 Orell Fussli AG (FRA:OFH) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Orell Fussli AG stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €163.00 is trading 62.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of €100.50.
GuruFocus considers Orell Fussli AG to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:OFH:
Interest Coverage: 0 (At Loss)
GF Value™: €100.50 vs. price of €163.00 (62.2% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:OFH stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Orell Fussli AG operates in the fields of security and education. The company provides security solutions for the state and citizens and is a Swiss player in the book retailing sector. In the area of security printing and serialisation, the company offers printing processes, equipment and services for the production and effective protection of banknotes, value documents and identity documents. With its publishing houses, it focuses on learning and legal media as well as books for children. Its segments include Security Printing, Industrial Systems, Book Retailing, and Other business areas.
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