Grupo HerdezB de CVGUZOF 89 Interest Coverage is 2.83 as of Mar. 2026, which is 40% below its 10-year median of 4.73. GuruFocus rates GUZOF with a GF Score™ of 89/100 and a GF Value™ of $3.02 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,511 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Grupo HerdezB de CV ranks worse than 62.48% 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. Grupo HerdezB de CV's
Operating Income
for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $32 Mil. Grupo HerdezB de CV's Interest Expense for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-11 Mil.
Grupo HerdezB de CV's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.83.
The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.
The historical rank and industry rank for Grupo HerdezB de CV's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:
GUZOF'
s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.16 Med: 4.73 Max: 5.65
Current: 5.03
GUZOF's Interest Coverage is ranked worse than 62.48% of 1511
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 8.63
vs GUZOF: 5.03
Grupo HerdezB de CV (OTCPK:GUZOF) 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 .
Grupo HerdezB de CV Interest Coverage Related Terms
Grupo HerdezB de CV Interest Coverage Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Grupo HerdezB de CV'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.
GUZOF vs KHC, GIS, JBS: Interest Coverage Comparison
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Grupo HerdezB de CV'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.
Grupo HerdezB de CV Interest Coverage vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Grupo HerdezB de CV's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Grupo HerdezB de CV'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.
Grupo HerdezB de CV (GUZOF) has a Interest Coverage of 2.83 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Grupo HerdezB de CV and its competitors. This is 40% below median its historical median of 4.73. Over the past decade, Grupo HerdezB de CV's Interest Coverage has ranged from 3.16 to 5.65. According to the industry distribution chart, Grupo HerdezB de CV ranks #944 out of 1511 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 62.5%.
Is Grupo HerdezB de CV's Interest Coverage too high?
Grupo HerdezB de CV's current Interest Coverage of 2.83 is 40% below median its 10-year median of 4.73. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.16 to a high of 5.65. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Interest Coverage is 8.63. Grupo HerdezB de CV's value of 2.83 is 67.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Grupo HerdezB de CV ranks #944 out of 1511 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Grupo HerdezB de CV has a GF Score™ of 89/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Grupo HerdezB de CV's Interest Coverage compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Grupo HerdezB de CV ranks #944 out of 1511 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Grupo HerdezB de CV in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 8.63. Grupo HerdezB de CV's value of 2.83 is 67.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Grupo HerdezB de CV's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 3.16 to 5.65 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.73 vs. the industry median of 8.63, Grupo HerdezB de CV 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Interest Coverage among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 8.63, based on 1,511 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. Grupo HerdezB de CV's current Interest Coverage of 2.83 is 67.2% 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 Grupo HerdezB de CV and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Interest Coverage is 8.63 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Grupo HerdezB de CV's current Interest Coverage is 2.83, which is 40% below median its own 10-year median of 4.73. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Grupo HerdezB de CV stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Grupo HerdezB de CV (GUZOF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $3.02, compared to a current price of $2.94 — trading 2.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 2.83, which is 40% below median its 10-year median of 4.73 and 67.2% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 8.63. Grupo HerdezB de CV's overall GF Score™ is 89/100 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 Grupo HerdezB de CV (GUZOF), the current Interest Coverage is 2.83 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 Grupo HerdezB de CV (GUZOF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Grupo HerdezB de CV stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $2.94 is trading 2.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $3.02.
GuruFocus considers Grupo HerdezB de CV to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for GUZOF:
Interest Coverage: 2.83 (40% below median its 10-year median of 4.73)
GF Value™: $3.02 vs. price of $2.94 (2.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 67.2% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#944 of 1511)
No single metric tells the full story. See the GUZOF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Grupo Herdez SAB de CV specialises in the processed food and ice cream industries, with its operations primarily in Mexico. The company engages in the manufacturing, purchasing, distributing, and marketing of canned and packaged food products in Mexico, as well as food products at the Mexican food segment within the United States. Product segments include burritos, canned vegetables, frozen yogurt, guacamole, and home-style salsas. Products are then sold through a variety of brands, such as Aires de Campo, Barilla, Bufalo and many more.
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