O'Reilly AutomotiveFRA:OM6 -0.92%93 Interest Coverage is 13.41 as of Mar. 2026, which is 13% below its 10-year median of 15.41. GuruFocus rates FRA:OM6 with a GF Score™ of 93/100 and a GF Value™ of €82.39 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,067 Vehicles & Parts companies, O'Reilly Automotive ranks better than 63.54% 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. O'Reilly Automotive's
Operating Income
for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €728 Mil. O'Reilly Automotive's Interest Expense for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €-54 Mil.
O'Reilly Automotive's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 13.41.
The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.
The historical rank and industry rank for O'Reilly Automotive's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:OM6'
s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 13.72 Med: 15.41 Max: 23.96
Current: 14.82
FRA:OM6's Interest Coverage is ranked better than 63.54% of 1067
companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 8.31
vs FRA:OM6: 14.82
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 .
O'Reilly Automotive Interest Coverage Related Terms
O'Reilly Automotive Interest Coverage Historical Data
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The historical data trend for O'Reilly Automotive'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:OM6 vs AZO, GPC, BWA: Interest Coverage Comparison
For the Auto Parts subindustry, O'Reilly Automotive'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.
O'Reilly Automotive Interest Coverage vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, O'Reilly Automotive's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where O'Reilly Automotive'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.
O'Reilly Automotive (FRA:OM6) has a Interest Coverage of 13.41 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on O'Reilly Automotive and its competitors. This is 13% below median its historical median of 15.41. Over the past decade, O'Reilly Automotive's Interest Coverage has ranged from 13.72 to 23.96. According to the industry distribution chart, O'Reilly Automotive ranks #389 out of 1067 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 36.5%.
Is O'Reilly Automotive's Interest Coverage too high?
O'Reilly Automotive's current Interest Coverage of 13.41 is 13% below median its 10-year median of 15.41. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 13.72 to a high of 23.96. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Interest Coverage is 8.31. O'Reilly Automotive's value of 13.41 is 61.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, O'Reilly Automotive ranks #389 out of 1067 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, O'Reilly Automotive has a GF Score™ of 93/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does O'Reilly Automotive's Interest Coverage compare to AZO and GPC?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, O'Reilly Automotive ranks #389 out of 1067 companies for Interest Coverage. This puts O'Reilly Automotive in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 8.31. O'Reilly Automotive's value of 13.41 is 61.4% above this benchmark. Historically, O'Reilly Automotive's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 13.72 to 23.96 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 15.41 vs. the industry median of 8.31, O'Reilly Automotive 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Interest Coverage among Vehicles & Parts companies is 8.31, based on 1,067 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. O'Reilly Automotive's current Interest Coverage of 13.41 is 61.4% 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 O'Reilly Automotive and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Interest Coverage is 8.31 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. O'Reilly Automotive's current Interest Coverage is 13.41, which is 13% below median its own 10-year median of 15.41. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is O'Reilly Automotive stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, O'Reilly Automotive (FRA:OM6) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €82.39, compared to a current price of €78.26 — trading 5% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 13.41, which is 13% below median its 10-year median of 15.41 and 61.4% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 8.31. O'Reilly Automotive's overall GF Score™ is 93/100 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 O'Reilly Automotive (FRA:OM6), the current Interest Coverage is 13.41 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 O'Reilly Automotive (FRA:OM6) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, O'Reilly Automotive stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €78.26 is trading 5% below its estimated GF Value™ of €82.39.
GuruFocus considers O'Reilly Automotive to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:OM6:
Interest Coverage: 13.41 (13% below median its 10-year median of 15.41)
GF Value™: €82.39 vs. price of €78.26 (5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 61.4% above the Vehicles & Parts median (#389 of 1067)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:OM6 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Founded in 1957, O'Reilly Auto Parts is one of the largest specialty retailers of automotive aftermarket parts, tools, supplies, equipment, and accessories, serving both DIY and professional customers. The company operates nearly 6,600 stores across 48 US states, Puerto Rico, Mexico, and Canada. In fiscal 2025, O'Reilly generated nearly $18 billion in sales, with its dual market strategy yielding a balanced revenue mix, split between retail DIY customers (49%) and professional service orders (49%). The balance of its sales is derived from noncore categories, including wholesale distribution to independent parts distributors, heavy-shop equipment sales, and value-added services.
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