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. Biotest AG's
Operating Income
for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2025 was €-22.0 Mil. Biotest AG's Interest Expense for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2025 was €-12.1 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 Biotest AG's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:
HAM:BIO's Interest Coverage is not ranked *
in the Biotechnology industry.
Industry Median: 106.07 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Interest Coverage only.
Biotest AG (HAM:BIO) 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 .
Biotest AG Interest Coverage Related Terms
Biotest AG Interest Coverage Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Biotest 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.
HAM:BIO vs VRTX, REGN, ALNY: Interest Coverage Comparison
For the Biotechnology subindustry, Biotest 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.
Biotest AG Interest Coverage vs Biotechnology Industry
For the Biotechnology industry and Healthcare sector, Biotest AG's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Biotest 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:
Biotest 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?
Biotest AG (HAM:BIO) has a Interest Coverage of 0 (At Loss) as of Mar. 2025. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Biotest AG and its competitors.
Is Biotest AG's Interest Coverage too high?
Biotest AG's current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). Overall, Biotest AG has a GF Score™ of 56/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Biotest AG's Interest Coverage compare to VRTX and REGN?
Biotest 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 Biotest 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. Biotest 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 Biotest AG stock overvalued right now?
Biotest AG (HAM:BIO) has a current Interest Coverage of 0 (At Loss). The current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). Biotest AG's overall GF Score™ is 56/100. 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 Biotest AG (HAM:BIO), the current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss) as of Mar. 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.
Biotest AG is a supplier of biological medicines. The company produces its products from human blood plasma or manufactured by using biotechnology methods. It is engaged in the area of hematology, clinical immunology, and intensive care medicine. The company covers preclinical and clinical development of the preparations, plasma collection, production, as well as marketing and sales.
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