PARK & Bellheimer AG (FRA:PKB) Interest Coverage: 19.96 (As of Jun. 2025) — 600% Above Median


FRA:PKB PARK & Bellheimer AG FRA:PKB
68 GF Score
Price €2.54
GF Value €2.55
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 5 Warning Signs
View Full Analysis

What is PARK & Bellheimer AG Interest Coverage?

PARK & Bellheimer AG FRA:PKB -5.93% 68 Interest Coverage is 19.96 as of Jun. 2025, which is 600% above its 10-year median of 2.85. GuruFocus rates FRA:PKB with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of €2.55 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 159 Beverages - Alcoholic companies, PARK & Bellheimer AG ranks worse than 61.64% 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. PARK & Bellheimer AG's Operating Income for the six months ended in Jun. 2025 was €1.60 Mil. PARK & Bellheimer AG's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Jun. 2025 was €-0.08 Mil. PARK & Bellheimer AG's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2025 was 19.96. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

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

FRA:PKB' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.66   Med: 2.85   Max: 10.48
Current: 6.92


FRA:PKB's Interest Coverage is ranked worse than
61.64% of 159 companies
in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry
Industry Median: 8.63 vs FRA:PKB: 6.92

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


PARK & Bellheimer AG  (FRA:PKB) 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 .


PARK & Bellheimer AG Interest Coverage Related Terms


PARK & Bellheimer AG Interest Coverage Historical Data

* Premium members only.

The historical data trend for PARK & Bellheimer 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.

PARK & Bellheimer AG Interest Coverage Chart

PARK & Bellheimer AG Annual Data
Trend Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24
Interest Coverage
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.00 1.67 7.39 10.48 5.39

PARK & Bellheimer AG Semi-Annual Data
Dec15 Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25
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 Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 12.79 8.28 14.03 0.00 19.96

FRA:PKB vs STZ, TAP: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Beverages - Brewers subindustry, PARK & Bellheimer 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.


PARK & Bellheimer AG Interest Coverage vs Beverages - Alcoholic Industry

For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry and Consumer Defensive sector, PARK & Bellheimer AG's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where PARK & Bellheimer AG's Interest Coverage falls into.


FRA:PKB
68GF Score
PARK & Bellheimer AG FRA:PKB
Interest Coverage is just one metric. See GF Score™, valuation, warning signs, and more.
View Full Analysis

PARK & Bellheimer 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.

PARK & Bellheimer AG's Interest Coverage for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2024 is calculated as

Here, for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2024, PARK & Bellheimer AG's Interest Expense was €-0.21 Mil. Its Operating Income was €1.12 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €3.85 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Dec. 2024 )/Interest Expense (A: Dec. 2024 )
=-1*1.115/-0.207
=5.39

PARK & Bellheimer AG's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2025 is calculated as

Here, for the six months ended in Jun. 2025, PARK & Bellheimer AG's Interest Expense was €-0.08 Mil. Its Operating Income was €1.60 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €2.92 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Jun. 2025 )/Interest Expense (Q: Jun. 2025 )
=-1*1.597/-0.08
=19.96

* 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 19.96 mean?
PARK & Bellheimer AG (FRA:PKB) has a Interest Coverage of 19.96 as of Jun. 2025. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on PARK & Bellheimer AG and its competitors. This is 600% above median its historical median of 2.85. Over the past decade, PARK & Bellheimer AG's Interest Coverage has ranged from 0.66 to 10.48. According to the industry distribution chart, PARK & Bellheimer AG ranks #98 out of 159 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, placing it in the top 61.6%.
Is PARK & Bellheimer AG's Interest Coverage too high?
PARK & Bellheimer AG's current Interest Coverage of 19.96 is 600% above median its 10-year median of 2.85. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.66 to a high of 10.48. The Beverages - Alcoholic industry median Interest Coverage is 8.63. PARK & Bellheimer AG's value of 19.96 is 131.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, PARK & Bellheimer AG ranks #98 out of 159 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, PARK & Bellheimer AG has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does PARK & Bellheimer AG's Interest Coverage compare to STZ and TAP?
According to the Beverages - Alcoholic industry distribution chart, PARK & Bellheimer AG ranks #98 out of 159 companies for Interest Coverage. This places PARK & Bellheimer AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 8.63. PARK & Bellheimer AG's value of 19.96 is 131.3% above this benchmark. Historically, PARK & Bellheimer AG's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 0.66 to 10.48 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.85 vs. the industry median of 8.63, PARK & Bellheimer 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 Beverages - Alcoholic company?
The median Interest Coverage among Beverages - Alcoholic companies is 8.63, based on 159 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. PARK & Bellheimer AG's current Interest Coverage of 19.96 is 131.3% 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 PARK & Bellheimer AG and its competitors. For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, the median Interest Coverage is 8.63 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. PARK & Bellheimer AG's current Interest Coverage is 19.96, which is 600% above median its own 10-year median of 2.85. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is PARK & Bellheimer AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PARK & Bellheimer AG (FRA:PKB) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €2.55, compared to a current price of €2.54 — trading 0.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 19.96, which is 600% above median its 10-year median of 2.85 and 131.3% above the Beverages - Alcoholic industry median of 8.63. PARK & Bellheimer AG's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 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 PARK & Bellheimer AG (FRA:PKB), the current Interest Coverage is 19.96 as of Jun. 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 PARK & Bellheimer AG (FRA:PKB) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PARK & Bellheimer AG stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €2.54 is trading 0.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of €2.55. GuruFocus considers PARK & Bellheimer AG to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:PKB:

  • Interest Coverage: 19.96 (600% above median its 10-year median of 2.85)
  • GF Value™: €2.55 vs. price of €2.54 (0.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 68/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 131.3% above the Beverages - Alcoholic median (#98 of 159)

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


PARK & Bellheimer AG Business Description

Address Zweibrucker Strasse 4, Pirmasens, RP, DEU, 66953
PARK & Bellheimer AG is engaged in the production and distribution of bottom-fermented and top-fermented beer and beer-based mixed beverages, as well as non-alcoholic beverages. Its products are marketed under brands such as Park, Bellheimer, Valentine's Weissbier, Rheingonheimer, and Bellaris. In addition, the company manages the land and buildings it owns. Geographically, the company generates maximum revenue from its domestic market, and also exports its products to other regions.
68GF Score

Get the complete analysis for FRA:PKB

Interest Coverage is just one metric. See GF Value™, 30-year financials, guru trades, warning signs, and more.

€2.54
Price
€2.55
GF Value