Wacker Neuson SEFRA:WAC -2.32%82 Interest Coverage is 4.47 as of Mar. 2026, which is 61% below its 10-year median of 11.48. GuruFocus rates FRA:WAC with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of €18.07 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 169 Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery companies, Wacker Neuson SE ranks better than 57.99% 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. Wacker Neuson SE's
Operating Income
for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €38 Mil. Wacker Neuson SE's Interest Expense for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €-9 Mil.
Wacker Neuson SE's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 4.47.
The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.
The historical rank and industry rank for Wacker Neuson SE's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:WAC'
s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.43 Med: 11.48 Max: 17.71
Current: 11.53
FRA:WAC's Interest Coverage is ranked better than 57.99% of 169
companies
in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry
Industry Median: 9.32
vs FRA:WAC: 11.53
Wacker Neuson SE (FRA:WAC) 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 .
Wacker Neuson SE Interest Coverage Related Terms
Wacker Neuson SE Interest Coverage Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Wacker Neuson SE'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.
FRA:WAC vs CAT, DE, PCAR: Interest Coverage Comparison
For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery subindustry, Wacker Neuson SE'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.
Wacker Neuson SE Interest Coverage vs Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery Industry
For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry and Industrials sector, Wacker Neuson SE's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Wacker Neuson SE's Interest Coverage falls into.
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:
* 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.
Wacker Neuson SE (FRA:WAC) has a Interest Coverage of 4.47 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Wacker Neuson SE and its competitors. This is 61% below median its historical median of 11.48. Over the past decade, Wacker Neuson SE's Interest Coverage has ranged from 4.43 to 17.71. According to the industry distribution chart, Wacker Neuson SE ranks #71 out of 169 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, placing it in the top 42%.
Is Wacker Neuson SE's Interest Coverage too high?
Wacker Neuson SE's current Interest Coverage of 4.47 is 61% below median its 10-year median of 11.48. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.43 to a high of 17.71. The Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry median Interest Coverage is 9.32. Wacker Neuson SE's value of 4.47 is 52% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Wacker Neuson SE ranks #71 out of 169 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Wacker Neuson SE has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Wacker Neuson SE's Interest Coverage compare to CAT and DE?
According to the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry distribution chart, Wacker Neuson SE ranks #71 out of 169 companies for Interest Coverage. This puts Wacker Neuson SE in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 9.32. Wacker Neuson SE's value of 4.47 is 52% below this benchmark. Historically, Wacker Neuson SE's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 4.43 to 17.71 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 11.48 vs. the industry median of 9.32, Wacker Neuson SE 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 Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery company?
The median Interest Coverage among Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery companies is 9.32, based on 169 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. Wacker Neuson SE's current Interest Coverage of 4.47 is 52% 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 Wacker Neuson SE and its competitors. For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, the median Interest Coverage is 9.32 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Wacker Neuson SE's current Interest Coverage is 4.47, which is 61% below median its own 10-year median of 11.48. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Wacker Neuson SE stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Wacker Neuson SE (FRA:WAC) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €18.07, compared to a current price of €18.52 — trading 2.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 4.47, which is 61% below median its 10-year median of 11.48 and 52% below the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry median of 9.32. Wacker Neuson SE's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 4 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 Wacker Neuson SE (FRA:WAC), the current Interest Coverage is 4.47 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 Wacker Neuson SE (FRA:WAC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Wacker Neuson SE stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €18.52 is trading 2.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of €18.07.
GuruFocus considers Wacker Neuson SE to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:WAC:
Interest Coverage: 4.47 (61% below median its 10-year median of 11.48)
GF Value™: €18.07 vs. price of €18.52 (2.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 52% below the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery median (#71 of 169)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:WAC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Wacker Neuson SE is an international manufacturer of light and compact equipment, offering multiple products and services under key brands such as Wacker Neuson, Kramer, Weidemann, and Enar, along with investments like BatteryOne and Sequello. The Group operates through three main segments, including light equipment, compact equipment, and services. The compact equipment segment, comprising excavators, wheel loaders, and telehandlers, generates the highest revenue. The services segment includes repair and maintenance, spare parts, rental, leasing, and financing, and digital solutions. The company operates globally across Europe, the Americas, and the Asia Pacific, with Europe accounting for the maximum share of revenue.
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