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. Borussia Dortmund GmbH KGaA's
Operating Income
for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €-14.4 Mil. Borussia Dortmund GmbH KGaA's Interest Expense for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €-0.9 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 Borussia Dortmund GmbH KGaA's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:
HAM:BVB'
s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.68 Med: 8.61 Max: 44.64
Current: 0.68
HAM:BVB's Interest Coverage is ranked worse than 93.6% of 609
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 11.88
vs HAM:BVB: 0.68
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 .
Borussia Dortmund GmbH KGaA Interest Coverage Related Terms
Borussia Dortmund GmbH KGaA Interest Coverage Historical Data
* 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:BVB vs NFLX, DIS, WBD: Interest Coverage Comparison
For the Entertainment subindustry, Borussia Dortmund GmbH KGaA'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.
Borussia Dortmund GmbH KGaA Interest Coverage vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Borussia Dortmund GmbH KGaA's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Borussia Dortmund GmbH KGaA'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:
Borussia Dortmund GmbH KGaA 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?
Borussia Dortmund GmbH KGaA (HAM:BVB) 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 Borussia Dortmund GmbH KGaA and its competitors. Over the past decade, Borussia Dortmund GmbH KGaA's Interest Coverage has ranged from 0.68 to 44.64. According to the industry distribution chart, Borussia Dortmund GmbH KGaA ranks #570 out of 609 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 93.6%.
Is Borussia Dortmund GmbH KGaA's Interest Coverage too high?
Borussia Dortmund GmbH KGaA's current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.68 to a high of 44.64. Based on the distribution chart, Borussia Dortmund GmbH KGaA ranks #570 out of 609 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Borussia Dortmund GmbH KGaA has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Borussia Dortmund GmbH KGaA's Interest Coverage compare to NFLX and DIS?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Borussia Dortmund GmbH KGaA ranks #570 out of 609 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Borussia Dortmund GmbH KGaA in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 11.88. Historically, Borussia Dortmund GmbH KGaA's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 0.68 to 44.64 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 Media - Diversified company?
The median Interest Coverage among Media - Diversified companies is 11.88, based on 609 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 Borussia Dortmund GmbH KGaA and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Interest Coverage is 11.88 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Borussia Dortmund GmbH KGaA'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 Borussia Dortmund GmbH KGaA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Borussia Dortmund GmbH KGaA (HAM:BVB) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €3.50, compared to a current price of €3.01 — trading 14% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). Borussia Dortmund GmbH KGaA's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 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 Borussia Dortmund GmbH KGaA (HAM:BVB), 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 Borussia Dortmund GmbH KGaA (HAM:BVB) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Borussia Dortmund GmbH KGaA stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €3.01 is trading 14% below its estimated GF Value™ of €3.50.
GuruFocus considers Borussia Dortmund GmbH KGaA to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for HAM:BVB:
Interest Coverage: 0 (At Loss)
GF Value™: €3.50 vs. price of €3.01 (14% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HAM:BVB stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Borussia Dortmund GmbH & Co KGaA operates a football club. The company conducts its business through the following segments: Borussia Dortmund GmbH & Co. KGaA operates a football club that includes a professional football squad and leverages revenue potential from player transfers, catering, TV marketing, sponsorship, and ticketing. The BVB Merchandising segment consists of a separate merchandising business. The BVB Event and Catering GmbH segment conducts tours, provides and arranges event staffing services, plans and organizes, caters, and manages events of all types. The Besttravel Dortmund GmbH segment arranges travel by air, rail, and ship. The company earns the majority of its revenues from the Borussia Dortmund GmbH & Co. KGaA segment.
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