Dorman Products (FRA:RAB) Interest Coverage: 10.12 (As of Mar. 2026) — 93% Below Median


FRA:RAB Dorman Products Inc FRA:RAB
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What is Dorman Products Interest Coverage?

Dorman Products FRA:RAB +0.88% 88 Interest Coverage is 10.12 as of Mar. 2026, which is 93% below its 10-year median of 151.01. GuruFocus rates FRA:RAB with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of €105.49. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,066 Vehicles & Parts companies, Dorman Products ranks better than 59.94% 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. Dorman Products's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €51 Mil. Dorman Products's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €-5 Mil. Dorman Products's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 10.12. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

The historical rank and industry rank for Dorman Products's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:

FRA:RAB' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.47   Med: 151.01   Max: No Debt
Current: 12.39


FRA:RAB's Interest Coverage is ranked better than
59.94% of 1066 companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 8.295 vs FRA:RAB: 12.39

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


Dorman Products  (FRA:RAB) 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 .


Dorman Products Interest Coverage Related Terms


Dorman Products Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Dorman Products'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.

Dorman Products Interest Coverage Chart

Dorman Products Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Interest Coverage
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Dorman Products Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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FRA:RAB vs AAP, ATMU, QS: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Auto Parts subindustry, Dorman Products'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.


Dorman Products Interest Coverage vs Vehicles & Parts Industry

For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Dorman Products's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Dorman Products's Interest Coverage falls into.


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Dorman Products 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.

Dorman Products'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, Dorman Products's Interest Expense was €-24 Mil. Its Operating Income was €304 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €426 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (A: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*304.24/-24.403
=12.47

Dorman Products's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Here, for the three months ended in Mar. 2026, Dorman Products's Interest Expense was €-5 Mil. Its Operating Income was €51 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €429 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*50.847/-5.023
=10.12

* 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 10.12 mean?
Dorman Products (FRA:RAB) has a Interest Coverage of 10.12 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Dorman Products and its competitors. This is 93% below median its historical median of 151.01. Over the past decade, Dorman Products' Interest Coverage has ranged from 4.47 to 10,000.00. According to the industry distribution chart, Dorman Products ranks #427 out of 1066 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 40.1%.
Is Dorman Products' Interest Coverage too high?
Dorman Products' current Interest Coverage of 10.12 is 93% below median its 10-year median of 151.01. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.47 to a high of 10,000.00. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Interest Coverage is 8.30. Dorman Products' value of 10.12 is 22% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Dorman Products ranks #427 out of 1066 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Dorman Products has a GF Score™ of 88/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Dorman Products' Interest Coverage compare to AAP and ATMU?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Dorman Products ranks #427 out of 1066 companies for Interest Coverage. This puts Dorman Products in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 8.30. Dorman Products' value of 10.12 is 22% above this benchmark. Historically, Dorman Products' own Interest Coverage has ranged from 4.47 to 10,000.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 151.01 vs. the industry median of 8.30, Dorman Products 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 8.30, based on 1,066 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. Dorman Products's current Interest Coverage of 10.12 is 22% 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 Dorman Products and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Interest Coverage is 8.30 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Dorman Products's current Interest Coverage is 10.12, which is 93% below median its own 10-year median of 151.01. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Dorman Products stock overvalued right now?
Dorman Products (FRA:RAB) has a current Interest Coverage of 10.12. The stock's GF Value™ is €105.49, compared to a current price of €115.00 — trading 9% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 10.12, which is 93% below median its 10-year median of 151.01 and 22% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 8.30. Dorman Products' overall GF Score™ is 88/100 with 2 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 Dorman Products (FRA:RAB), the current Interest Coverage is 10.12 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 Dorman Products (FRA:RAB) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dorman Products stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €115.00 is trading 9% above its estimated GF Value™ of €105.49.

Key valuation signals for FRA:RAB:

  • Interest Coverage: 10.12 (93% below median its 10-year median of 151.01)
  • GF Value™: €105.49 vs. price of €115.00 (9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 88/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 22% above the Vehicles & Parts median (#427 of 1066)

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


Dorman Products Business Description

Other Exchanges DORM:USARAB:Germany
Address 3400 East Walnut Street, Colmar, PA, USA, 18915
Dorman Products Inc is a supplier of original equipment parts for automobiles. It offers automotive and heavy-duty replacement parts, automotive hardware, brake parts, and fasteners for the automotive and heavy-duty aftermarket. The products are sold under the Dorman brand and its sub-brands OE Solutions, Help!, Conduct-Tite, Super ATV, etc., through aftermarket retailers, warehouse distributors, specialty markets, and salvage yards. The company operates through three business segments, which include Light Duty, Heavy Duty, and Specialty Vehicle. A majority of its revenue is generated from the Light Duty segment, which designs and markets replacement parts and fasteners mainly for passenger cars and light trucks. Geographically, it derives key revenue from the United States.
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