EVN AG (HAM:EVN) Interest Coverage: 13.39 (As of Mar. 2026) — 235% Above Median


HAM:EVN EVN AG HAM:EVN
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What is EVN AG Interest Coverage?

EVN AG HAM:EVN -0.18% 73 Interest Coverage is 13.39 as of Mar. 2026, which is 235% above its 10-year median of 4.00. GuruFocus rates HAM:EVN with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of €23.21. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 449 Utilities - Regulated companies, EVN AG ranks better than 68.37% 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. EVN AG's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €165 Mil. EVN AG's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €-12 Mil. EVN AG's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 13.39. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

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

HAM:EVN' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.51   Med: 4   Max: 11.03
Current: 7.29


HAM:EVN's Interest Coverage is ranked better than
68.37% of 449 companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 3.78 vs HAM:EVN: 7.29

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


EVN AG  (HAM:EVN) 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 .


EVN AG Interest Coverage Related Terms


EVN AG Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for EVN 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.

EVN AG Interest Coverage Chart

EVN AG Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
Interest Coverage
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EVN AG Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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HAM:EVN vs SRE, AES: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Utilities - Diversified subindustry, EVN 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.


EVN AG Interest Coverage vs Utilities - Regulated Industry

For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, EVN AG's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where EVN AG's Interest Coverage falls into.


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EVN AG 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.

EVN AG's Interest Coverage for the fiscal year that ended in Sep. 2025 is calculated as

Here, for the fiscal year that ended in Sep. 2025, EVN AG's Interest Expense was €-54 Mil. Its Operating Income was €359 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €1,284 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Sep. 2025 )/Interest Expense (A: Sep. 2025 )
=-1*359.1/-54.2
=6.63

EVN AG's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Here, for the three months ended in Mar. 2026, EVN AG's Interest Expense was €-12 Mil. Its Operating Income was €165 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €1,195 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*164.7/-12.3
=13.39

* 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 13.39 mean?
EVN AG (HAM:EVN) has a Interest Coverage of 13.39 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on EVN AG and its competitors. This is 235% above median its historical median of 4.00. Over the past decade, EVN AG's Interest Coverage has ranged from 2.51 to 11.03. According to the industry distribution chart, EVN AG ranks #142 out of 449 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 31.6%.
Is EVN AG's Interest Coverage too high?
EVN AG's current Interest Coverage of 13.39 is 235% above median its 10-year median of 4.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.51 to a high of 11.03. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Interest Coverage is 3.78. EVN AG's value of 13.39 is 254.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, EVN AG ranks #142 out of 449 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, EVN AG has a GF Score™ of 73/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does EVN AG's Interest Coverage compare to SRE and AES?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, EVN AG ranks #142 out of 449 companies for Interest Coverage. This puts EVN AG in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 3.78. EVN AG's value of 13.39 is 254.2% above this benchmark. Historically, EVN AG's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 2.51 to 11.03 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.00 vs. the industry median of 3.78, EVN AG 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 an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median Interest Coverage among Utilities - Regulated companies is 3.78, based on 449 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. EVN AG's current Interest Coverage of 13.39 is 254.2% 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 EVN AG and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Interest Coverage is 3.78 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. EVN AG's current Interest Coverage is 13.39, which is 235% above median its own 10-year median of 4.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is EVN AG stock overvalued right now?
EVN AG (HAM:EVN) has a current Interest Coverage of 13.39. The stock's GF Value™ is €23.21, compared to a current price of €28.50 — trading 22.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 13.39, which is 235% above median its 10-year median of 4.00 and 254.2% above the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 3.78. EVN AG's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 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 EVN AG (HAM:EVN), the current Interest Coverage is 13.39 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 EVN AG (HAM:EVN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, EVN AG stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €28.50 is trading 22.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of €23.21.

Key valuation signals for HAM:EVN:

  • Interest Coverage: 13.39 (235% above median its 10-year median of 4.00)
  • GF Value™: €23.21 vs. price of €28.50 (22.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 73/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 254.2% above the Utilities - Regulated median (#142 of 449)

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


EVN AG Business Description

Address EVN Platz, Maria Enzersdorf, AUT, A-2344
EVN AG is an Austrian-based utilities company that generates and distributes electricity and operates in natural gas, waste management, water supply, wastewater treatment and thermal waste utilization service. Evn operates in Austria, Bulgaria, North Macedonia, Croatia, Albania, and Germany. The company's operations are divided into segments that include Energy, Generation, Networks, South East Europe, Environment and All Other Segments, out of which South East Europe generates maximum revenue. The company earns majority revenue from Austria.
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