4SC AG (FRA:VSC) Interest Coverage: 0 (At Loss) (As of Dec. 2025)


What is 4SC AG Interest Coverage?

4SC AG FRA:VSC Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss) as of Dec. 2025. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review.

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. 4SC AG's Operating Income for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was €-0.01 Mil. 4SC AG's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was €-0.22 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 4SC AG's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:


FRA:VSC's Interest Coverage is not ranked *
in the Biotechnology industry.
Industry Median: 106.07
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Interest Coverage only.

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

4SC AG  (FRA:VSC) 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 .

4SC AG Interest Coverage Related Terms

4SC AG Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for 4SC 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.

4SC AG Interest Coverage Chart

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FRA:VSC vs VRTX, REGN, ALNY: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Biotechnology subindustry, 4SC 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.

4SC AG Interest Coverage vs Biotechnology Industry

For the Biotechnology industry and Healthcare sector, 4SC AG's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where 4SC AG's Interest Coverage falls into.


4SC 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.

4SC AG'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, 4SC AG's Interest Expense was €-0.43 Mil. Its Operating Income was €-3.17 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €0.00 Mil.

4SC AG did not have earnings to cover the interest expense.

4SC AG's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Here, for the six months ended in Dec. 2025, 4SC AG's Interest Expense was €-0.22 Mil. Its Operating Income was €-0.01 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €0.00 Mil.

4SC AG 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.

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 0 (At Loss) mean?
4SC AG (FRA:VSC) has a Interest Coverage of 0 (At Loss) as of Dec. 2025. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on 4SC AG and its competitors.
Is 4SC AG's Interest Coverage too high?
4SC AG's current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss).
How does 4SC AG's Interest Coverage compare to VRTX and REGN?
4SC AG's Interest Coverage of 0 (At Loss) can be compared against companies in the Biotechnology industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 106.07. 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 Biotechnology company?
The median Interest Coverage among Biotechnology companies is 106.07, based on 377 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 4SC AG and its competitors. For the Biotechnology industry, the median Interest Coverage is 106.07 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. 4SC AG'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 4SC AG stock overvalued right now?
4SC AG (FRA:VSC) has a current Interest Coverage of 0 (At Loss). The stock's GF Value™ is €3.51, compared to a current price of €0.10 — trading 97.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). 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 4SC AG (FRA:VSC), the current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss) 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.

4SC AG Business Description

Address Fraunhoferstrasse 22, Planegg-Martinsried, DEU, 82152
4SC AG is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing small-molecule drugs that can target key indications in cancer with high unmet medical needs. Its pipeline is protected by a comprehensive portfolio of patents and currently comprises two drug candidates in clinical development resminostat and Domatinostat. The geographic area of the company is Germany, the EU, and Other countries, and the majority of the revenue comes from Other Countries.