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. Wienerberger AG's
Operating Income
for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €-2 Mil. Wienerberger AG's Interest Expense for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €-24 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 Wienerberger AG's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:WIBA'
s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.91 Med: 5.38 Max: 14.87
Current: 2.91
FRA:WIBA's Interest Coverage is ranked worse than 72.58% of 310
companies
in the Building Materials industry
Industry Median: 6.68
vs FRA:WIBA: 2.91
Wienerberger AG (FRA:WIBA) 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 .
Wienerberger AG Interest Coverage Related Terms
Wienerberger AG Interest Coverage Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Wienerberger 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.
FRA:WIBA vs CRH, VMC, MLM: Interest Coverage Comparison
For the Building Materials subindustry, Wienerberger 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.
Wienerberger AG Interest Coverage vs Building Materials Industry
For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, Wienerberger AG's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Wienerberger AG'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:
Wienerberger 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.
What does a Interest Coverage of 0 (At Loss) mean?
Wienerberger AG (FRA:WIBA) has a Interest Coverage of 0 (At Loss) as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Wienerberger AG and its competitors. Over the past decade, Wienerberger AG's Interest Coverage has ranged from 2.91 to 14.87. According to the industry distribution chart, Wienerberger AG ranks #225 out of 310 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 72.6%.
Is Wienerberger AG's Interest Coverage too high?
Wienerberger AG's current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.91 to a high of 14.87. Based on the distribution chart, Wienerberger AG ranks #225 out of 310 companies in the Building Materials industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Wienerberger AG has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Wienerberger AG's Interest Coverage compare to CRH and VMC?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, Wienerberger AG ranks #225 out of 310 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Wienerberger AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 6.68. Historically, Wienerberger AG's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 2.91 to 14.87 over the past decade. 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 Building Materials company?
The median Interest Coverage among Building Materials companies is 6.68, based on 310 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 Wienerberger AG and its competitors. For the Building Materials industry, the median Interest Coverage is 6.68 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Wienerberger 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 Wienerberger AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Wienerberger AG (FRA:WIBA) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €6.07, compared to a current price of €4.70 — trading 22.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). Wienerberger AG's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 5 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 Wienerberger AG (FRA:WIBA), the current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss) 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 Wienerberger AG (FRA:WIBA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Wienerberger AG stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €4.70 is trading 22.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of €6.07.
GuruFocus considers Wienerberger AG to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:WIBA:
Interest Coverage: 0 (At Loss)
GF Value™: €6.07 vs. price of €4.70 (22.6% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:WIBA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Wienerberger AG manufactures and sells building materials to the residential construction industry. The company's product portfolio includes clay blocks, facing bricks, roof tiles, plastic and ceramic pipes, and concrete pavers, among others. The business is divided into three operating segments based on geographic locations: Europe West, Europe East, and North America. A vast majority of the company's revenue is generated by the Europe West segment, which reports on Northern and Western Europe and encompasses system solutions for the entire building envelope (wall, roof, and facade) as well as pavers, wastewater and rainwater disposal, sanitation, heating and cooling installations, and energy, gas, and potable-water supply.
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