Viemed Healthcare (FRA:VIJ) Interest Coverage: 15.24 (As of Mar. 2026) — 58% Below Median

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FRA:VIJ Viemed Healthcare Inc FRA:VIJ
93 GF Score
Price €10.30
GF Value €9.43
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Viemed Healthcare Interest Coverage?

Viemed Healthcare FRA:VIJ +0.98% 93 Interest Coverage is 15.24 as of Mar. 2026, which is 58% below its 10-year median of 36.57. GuruFocus rates FRA:VIJ with a GF Score™ of 93/100 and a GF Value™ of €9.43 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 464 Medical Devices & Instruments companies, Viemed Healthcare ranks better than 52.8% 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. Viemed Healthcare's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €4.0 Mil. Viemed Healthcare's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €-0.3 Mil. Viemed Healthcare's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 15.24. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

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

FRA:VIJ' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 14.73   Med: 36.57   Max: 56.25
Current: 18.26


FRA:VIJ's Interest Coverage is ranked better than
52.8% of 464 companies
in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry
Industry Median: 16.08 vs FRA:VIJ: 18.26

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


Viemed Healthcare  (FRA:VIJ) 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 .


Viemed Healthcare Interest Coverage Related Terms


Viemed Healthcare Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Viemed Healthcare'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.

Viemed Healthcare Interest Coverage Chart

Viemed Healthcare Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Interest Coverage
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Viemed Healthcare 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:VIJ vs DCTH, VREX, SI: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Medical Devices subindustry, Viemed Healthcare'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.


Viemed Healthcare Interest Coverage vs Medical Devices & Instruments Industry

For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry and Healthcare sector, Viemed Healthcare's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Viemed Healthcare 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.

Viemed Healthcare'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, Viemed Healthcare's Interest Expense was €-1.0 Mil. Its Operating Income was €17.7 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €11.7 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (A: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*17.686/-1.009
=17.53

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

Here, for the three months ended in Mar. 2026, Viemed Healthcare's Interest Expense was €-0.3 Mil. Its Operating Income was €4.0 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €9.0 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*4.024/-0.264
=15.24

* 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 15.24 mean?
Viemed Healthcare (FRA:VIJ) has a Interest Coverage of 15.24 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Viemed Healthcare and its competitors. This is 58% below median its historical median of 36.57. Over the past decade, Viemed Healthcare's Interest Coverage has ranged from 14.73 to 56.25. According to the industry distribution chart, Viemed Healthcare ranks #219 out of 464 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, placing it in the top 47.2%.
Is Viemed Healthcare's Interest Coverage too high?
Viemed Healthcare's current Interest Coverage of 15.24 is 58% below median its 10-year median of 36.57. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 14.73 to a high of 56.25. The Medical Devices & Instruments industry median Interest Coverage is 16.08. Viemed Healthcare's value of 15.24 is 5.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Viemed Healthcare ranks #219 out of 464 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Viemed Healthcare has a GF Score™ of 93/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Viemed Healthcare's Interest Coverage compare to DCTH and VREX?
According to the Medical Devices & Instruments industry distribution chart, Viemed Healthcare ranks #219 out of 464 companies for Interest Coverage. This puts Viemed Healthcare in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 16.08. Viemed Healthcare's value of 15.24 is 5.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Viemed Healthcare's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 14.73 to 56.25 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 36.57 vs. the industry median of 16.08, Viemed Healthcare 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 Medical Devices & Instruments company?
The median Interest Coverage among Medical Devices & Instruments companies is 16.08, based on 464 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. Viemed Healthcare's current Interest Coverage of 15.24 is 5.2% 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 Viemed Healthcare and its competitors. For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, the median Interest Coverage is 16.08 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Viemed Healthcare's current Interest Coverage is 15.24, which is 58% below median its own 10-year median of 36.57. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Viemed Healthcare stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Viemed Healthcare (FRA:VIJ) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €9.43, compared to a current price of €10.30 — trading 9.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 15.24, which is 58% below median its 10-year median of 36.57 and 5.2% below the Medical Devices & Instruments industry median of 16.08. Viemed Healthcare's overall GF Score™ is 93/100 with 7 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 Viemed Healthcare (FRA:VIJ), the current Interest Coverage is 15.24 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 Viemed Healthcare (FRA:VIJ) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Viemed Healthcare stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €10.30 is trading 9.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of €9.43. GuruFocus considers Viemed Healthcare to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:VIJ:

  • Interest Coverage: 15.24 (58% below median its 10-year median of 36.57)
  • GF Value™: €9.43 vs. price of €10.30 (9.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 93/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 5.2% below the Medical Devices & Instruments median (#219 of 464)

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


Viemed Healthcare Business Description

Other Exchanges VMD:USA
Address 625 E. Kaliste Saloom Road, Lafayette, LA, USA, 70508
Viemed Healthcare Inc is a provider of home medical equipment ("HME") and post-acute healthcare services in the United States, with a focus on respiratory, chronic care, and women's health products and services. The Company's primary service offerings focus on effective in-home treatment, with clinical practitioners providing therapy and counseling to patients in their homes using cutting-edge technology. The company generates the majority of its revenue from medical equipment rental, sales, and supply.
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