Deufol SE (HAM:DE10) Interest Coverage: 34.39 (As of Dec. 2025) — 700% Above Median


HAM:DE10 Deufol SE HAM:DE10
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What is Deufol SE Interest Coverage?

Deufol SE HAM:DE10 -1.90% 53 Interest Coverage is 34.39 as of Dec. 2025, which is 700% above its 10-year median of 4.30. GuruFocus rates HAM:DE10 with a GF Score™ of 53/100 and a GF Value™ of €6.27 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 317 Packaging & Containers companies, Deufol SE ranks worse than 66.25% 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. Deufol SE's Operating Income for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was €4.4 Mil. Deufol SE's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was €-0.1 Mil. Deufol SE's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 34.39. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

The historical rank and industry rank for Deufol SE's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:

HAM:DE10' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.98   Med: 4.3   Max: 33.29
Current: 3.32


HAM:DE10's Interest Coverage is ranked worse than
66.25% of 317 companies
in the Packaging & Containers industry
Industry Median: 6.08 vs HAM:DE10: 3.32

Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.


Deufol SE  (HAM:DE10) 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 .


Deufol SE Interest Coverage Related Terms


Deufol SE Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Deufol 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.

Deufol SE Interest Coverage Chart

Deufol SE Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Interest Coverage
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 3.11 9.90 2.61 5.28 3.32

Deufol SE Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
Interest Coverage Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.00 1.94 0.00 1.98 34.39

HAM:DE10 vs SW, PKG, IP: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, Deufol 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.


Deufol SE Interest Coverage vs Packaging & Containers Industry

For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Deufol SE's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Deufol SE's Interest Coverage falls into.


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Deufol SE Interest Coverage Calculation

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:

If Interest Expense is negative and Operating Income is positive, then

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income /Interest Expense

Else if Interest Expense is negative and Operating Income is negative, then

The company did not have earnings to cover the interest expense.

Else if Interest Expense is 0 and Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation is 0, then

The company had no debt (1).


Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.

Deufol SE's Interest Coverage for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Here, for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025, Deufol SE's Interest Expense was €-3.1 Mil. Its Operating Income was €10.2 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €61.5 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (A: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*10.208/-3.078
=3.32

Deufol SE's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Here, for the six months ended in Dec. 2025, Deufol SE's Interest Expense was €-0.1 Mil. Its Operating Income was €4.4 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €61.5 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*4.368/-0.127
=34.39

* 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.

The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's Financial Strength is.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Interest Coverage →
What does a Interest Coverage of 34.39 mean?
Deufol SE (HAM:DE10) has a Interest Coverage of 34.39 as of Dec. 2025. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Deufol SE and its competitors. This is 700% above median its historical median of 4.30. Over the past decade, Deufol SE's Interest Coverage has ranged from 0.98 to 33.29. According to the industry distribution chart, Deufol SE ranks #210 out of 317 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 66.2%.
Is Deufol SE's Interest Coverage too high?
Deufol SE's current Interest Coverage of 34.39 is 700% above median its 10-year median of 4.30. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.98 to a high of 33.29. The Packaging & Containers industry median Interest Coverage is 6.08. Deufol SE's value of 34.39 is 465.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Deufol SE ranks #210 out of 317 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Deufol SE has a GF Score™ of 53/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Deufol SE's Interest Coverage compare to SW and PKG?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, Deufol SE ranks #210 out of 317 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Deufol SE in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 6.08. Deufol SE's value of 34.39 is 465.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Deufol SE's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 0.98 to 33.29 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.30 vs. the industry median of 6.08, Deufol SE has consistently been above 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 Packaging & Containers company?
The median Interest Coverage among Packaging & Containers companies is 6.08, based on 317 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. Deufol SE's current Interest Coverage of 34.39 is 465.6% above 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 Deufol SE and its competitors. For the Packaging & Containers industry, the median Interest Coverage is 6.08 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Deufol SE's current Interest Coverage is 34.39, which is 700% above median its own 10-year median of 4.30. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Deufol SE stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Deufol SE (HAM:DE10) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €6.27, compared to a current price of €4.12 — trading 34.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 34.39, which is 700% above median its 10-year median of 4.30 and 465.6% above the Packaging & Containers industry median of 6.08. Deufol SE's overall GF Score™ is 53/100 with 3 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 Deufol SE (HAM:DE10), the current Interest Coverage is 34.39 as of Dec. 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.

Is Deufol SE (HAM:DE10) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Deufol SE stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €4.12 is trading 34.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of €6.27. GuruFocus considers Deufol SE to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for HAM:DE10:

  • Interest Coverage: 34.39 (700% above median its 10-year median of 4.30)
  • GF Value™: €6.27 vs. price of €4.12 (34.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 53/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 465.6% above the Packaging & Containers median (#210 of 317)

No single metric tells the full story. See the HAM:DE10 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Deufol SE Business Description

Address Johannes-Gutenberg-Strasse 3-5, Hofheim am Taunus, DEU, 65719
Deufol SE is a German-based service provider in the field of packaging and related services. It operates in service areas namely Packaging and Logistics, Production, IT Services, and Real Estate.
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