Robinson (FRA:RSV) Interest Coverage: 3.92 (As of Dec. 2025) — 28% Below Median


FRA:RSV Robinson PLC FRA:RSV
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What is Robinson Interest Coverage?

Robinson FRA:RSV 67 Interest Coverage is 3.92 as of Dec. 2025, which is 28% below its 10-year median of 5.46. GuruFocus rates FRA:RSV with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of €1.30. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 315 Packaging & Containers companies, Robinson ranks worse than 56.19% 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. Robinson's Operating Income for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was €1.61 Mil. Robinson's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was €-0.41 Mil. Robinson's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 3.92. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

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

FRA:RSV' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.1   Med: 5.46   Max: 12.83
Current: 5.01


FRA:RSV's Interest Coverage is ranked worse than
56.19% of 315 companies
in the Packaging & Containers industry
Industry Median: 6.17 vs FRA:RSV: 5.01

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


Robinson  (FRA:RSV) 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 .


Robinson Interest Coverage Related Terms


Robinson Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Robinson'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.

Robinson Interest Coverage Chart

Robinson Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Interest Coverage
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.10 1.69 0.00 0.00 5.02

Robinson Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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 0.00 2.64 0.00 6.20 3.92

FRA:RSV vs SW, PKG, IP: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, Robinson'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.


Robinson Interest Coverage vs Packaging & Containers Industry

For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Robinson's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Robinson 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.

Robinson'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, Robinson's Interest Expense was €-0.79 Mil. Its Operating Income was €3.94 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €5.63 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (A: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*3.937/-0.785
=5.02

Robinson's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Here, for the six months ended in Dec. 2025, Robinson's Interest Expense was €-0.41 Mil. Its Operating Income was €1.61 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €5.63 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*1.605/-0.409
=3.92

* 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 3.92 mean?
Robinson (FRA:RSV) has a Interest Coverage of 3.92 as of Dec. 2025. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Robinson and its competitors. This is 28% below median its historical median of 5.46. Over the past decade, Robinson's Interest Coverage has ranged from 0.10 to 12.83. According to the industry distribution chart, Robinson ranks #177 out of 315 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 56.2%.
Is Robinson's Interest Coverage too high?
Robinson's current Interest Coverage of 3.92 is 28% below median its 10-year median of 5.46. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.10 to a high of 12.83. The Packaging & Containers industry median Interest Coverage is 6.17. Robinson's value of 3.92 is 36.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Robinson ranks #177 out of 315 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Robinson has a GF Score™ of 67/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Robinson's Interest Coverage compare to SW and PKG?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, Robinson ranks #177 out of 315 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Robinson in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 6.17. Robinson's value of 3.92 is 36.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Robinson's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 0.10 to 12.83 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.46 vs. the industry median of 6.17, Robinson has consistently been below 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 Packaging & Containers company?
The median Interest Coverage among Packaging & Containers companies is 6.17, based on 315 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. Robinson's current Interest Coverage of 3.92 is 36.5% below 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 Robinson and its competitors. For the Packaging & Containers industry, the median Interest Coverage is 6.17 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Robinson's current Interest Coverage is 3.92, which is 28% below median its own 10-year median of 5.46. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Robinson stock overvalued right now?
Robinson (FRA:RSV) has a current Interest Coverage of 3.92. The stock's GF Value™ is €1.30, compared to a current price of €1.37 — trading 5.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 3.92, which is 28% below median its 10-year median of 5.46 and 36.5% below the Packaging & Containers industry median of 6.17. Robinson's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 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 Robinson (FRA:RSV), the current Interest Coverage is 3.92 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 Robinson (FRA:RSV) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Robinson stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €1.37 is trading 5.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of €1.30.

Key valuation signals for FRA:RSV:

  • Interest Coverage: 3.92 (28% below median its 10-year median of 5.46)
  • GF Value™: €1.30 vs. price of €1.37 (5.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 67/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 36.5% below the Packaging & Containers median (#177 of 315)

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


Robinson Business Description

Other Exchanges RBN:UK
Address Field House, Wheatbridge, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, GBR, S40 2AB
Robinson PLC is a manufacturer of moulded plastic and paperboard packaging products. The company offers packaging products for food and beverage, cosmetics and toiletries, luxury gifting, and products from household sectors. Plastic packaging products include plastic bottles, pots, tubs and containers, caps, closures and overcaps, and jars. The paperboard packaging products consist of shoulder boxes, boxes and lids, book jackets, clam packs, rigid trays and sleeves, and folding cartons. Geographically, the company operates in the UK, Poland, Germany, Denmark, Hungary, Belgium, Others within Europe, and other European countries. The company generates the majority of its revenues from its UK business, followed by Poland.
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