Peab ABFRA:PEKB +0.18%21 Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss) as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:PEKB with a GF Score™ of 21/100 and a GF Value™ of €6.78 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,354 Construction companies, Peab AB ranks worse than 76.59% 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. Peab AB's
Operating Income
for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €-14 Mil. Peab AB's Interest Expense for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €-10 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 Peab AB's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:PEKB'
s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.68 Med: 15.61 Max: 28.42
Current: 2.68
FRA:PEKB's Interest Coverage is ranked worse than 76.59% of 1354
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 7.865
vs FRA:PEKB: 2.68
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 .
Peab AB Interest Coverage Related Terms
Peab AB Interest Coverage Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Peab AB'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:PEKB vs PWR, FIX, EME: Interest Coverage Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Peab AB'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.
Peab AB Interest Coverage vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Peab AB's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Peab AB'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:
Peab AB 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?
Peab AB (FRA:PEKB) 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 Peab AB and its competitors. Over the past decade, Peab AB's Interest Coverage has ranged from 2.68 to 28.42. According to the industry distribution chart, Peab AB ranks #1037 out of 1354 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 76.6%.
Is Peab AB's Interest Coverage too high?
Peab AB's current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.68 to a high of 28.42. Based on the distribution chart, Peab AB ranks #1037 out of 1354 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Peab AB has a GF Score™ of 21/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Peab AB's Interest Coverage compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Peab AB ranks #1037 out of 1354 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Peab AB in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 7.87. Historically, Peab AB's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 2.68 to 28.42 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 Construction company?
The median Interest Coverage among Construction companies is 7.87, based on 1,354 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 Peab AB and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Interest Coverage is 7.87 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Peab AB'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 Peab AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Peab AB (FRA:PEKB) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €6.78, compared to a current price of €8.17 — trading 20.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). Peab AB's overall GF Score™ is 21/100 with 5 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 Peab AB (FRA:PEKB), 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 Peab AB (FRA:PEKB) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Peab AB stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €8.17 is trading 20.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of €6.78.
GuruFocus considers Peab AB to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:PEKB:
Interest Coverage: 0 (At Loss)
GF Value™: €6.78 vs. price of €8.17 (20.4% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:PEKB stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Peab AB is a Sweden-based construction and civil engineering company. It builds offices around the region and contributes to all stages of construction. Many projects are related to housing, transportation, commercial property, and building materials. It operates in four business areas: Construction, Civil Engineering, Industry, and Project Development. It uses technical expertise and input from customers to complete projects and deliver customized solutions. The majority of sales come from Sweden, and it also operates in Finland and Norway.
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