R Stahl AG (HAM:RSL2) Interest Coverage: 0.89 (As of Mar. 2026) — 23% Below Median


HAM:RSL2 R Stahl AG HAM:RSL2
67 GF Score
Price €13.80
GF Value €16.39
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is R Stahl AG Interest Coverage?

R Stahl AG HAM:RSL2 67 Interest Coverage is 0.89 as of Mar. 2026, which is 23% below its 10-year median of 1.16. GuruFocus rates HAM:RSL2 with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of €16.39 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,324 Industrial Products companies, R Stahl AG ranks worse than 94.15% 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. R Stahl AG's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €1.6 Mil. R Stahl AG's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €-1.8 Mil. R Stahl AG's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.89. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

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

HAM:RSL2' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.08   Med: 1.16   Max: 2.79
Current: 1.22


HAM:RSL2's Interest Coverage is ranked worse than
94.15% of 2324 companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 14.835 vs HAM:RSL2: 1.22

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


R Stahl AG  (HAM:RSL2) 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 .


R Stahl AG Interest Coverage Related Terms


R Stahl AG Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for R Stahl 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.

R Stahl AG Interest Coverage Chart

R Stahl AG 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 0.00 0.70 2.79 1.97 0.72

R Stahl AG Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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 0.00 2.30 1.94 0.89

HAM:RSL2 vs GEV, ETN, PH: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, R Stahl 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.


R Stahl AG Interest Coverage vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, R Stahl AG's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

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


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R Stahl 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.

R Stahl AG'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, R Stahl AG's Interest Expense was €-6.7 Mil. Its Operating Income was €4.8 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €55.9 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (A: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*4.835/-6.683
=0.72

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

Here, for the three months ended in Mar. 2026, R Stahl AG's Interest Expense was €-1.8 Mil. Its Operating Income was €1.6 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €65.2 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*1.579/-1.773
=0.89

* 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 0.89 mean?
R Stahl AG (HAM:RSL2) has a Interest Coverage of 0.89 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on R Stahl AG and its competitors. This is 23% below median its historical median of 1.16. Over the past decade, R Stahl AG's Interest Coverage has ranged from 0.08 to 2.79. According to the industry distribution chart, R Stahl AG ranks #2188 out of 2324 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 94.1%.
Is R Stahl AG's Interest Coverage too high?
R Stahl AG's current Interest Coverage of 0.89 is 23% below median its 10-year median of 1.16. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.08 to a high of 2.79. The Industrial Products industry median Interest Coverage is 14.84. R Stahl AG's value of 0.89 is 94% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, R Stahl AG ranks #2188 out of 2324 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, R Stahl AG has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does R Stahl AG's Interest Coverage compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, R Stahl AG ranks #2188 out of 2324 companies for Interest Coverage. This places R Stahl AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 14.84. R Stahl AG's value of 0.89 is 94% below this benchmark. Historically, R Stahl AG's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 0.08 to 2.79 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.16 vs. the industry median of 14.84, R Stahl AG 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median Interest Coverage among Industrial Products companies is 14.84, based on 2,324 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. R Stahl AG's current Interest Coverage of 0.89 is 94% 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 R Stahl AG and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Interest Coverage is 14.84 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. R Stahl AG's current Interest Coverage is 0.89, which is 23% below median its own 10-year median of 1.16. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is R Stahl AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, R Stahl AG (HAM:RSL2) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €16.39, compared to a current price of €13.80 — trading 15.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 0.89, which is 23% below median its 10-year median of 1.16 and 94% below the Industrial Products industry median of 14.84. R Stahl AG's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 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 R Stahl AG (HAM:RSL2), the current Interest Coverage is 0.89 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 R Stahl AG (HAM:RSL2) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, R Stahl AG stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €13.80 is trading 15.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of €16.39. GuruFocus considers R Stahl AG to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for HAM:RSL2:

  • Interest Coverage: 0.89 (23% below median its 10-year median of 1.16)
  • GF Value™: €16.39 vs. price of €13.80 (15.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 67/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 94% below the Industrial Products median (#2188 of 2324)

No single metric tells the full story. See the HAM:RSL2 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


R Stahl AG Business Description

Address Am Bahnhof 30, Waldenburg, BW, DEU, 74638
R Stahl AG provides explosion protection products and system solutions. The company's products are Luminaires, Junction and terminal boxes, Control boxes, Control systems, and distribution boards, Operating and monitoring systems, Automation interfaces and solutions, Cable glands, components and enclosures, Cameras and CCTV equipment, Signalling devices, Plugs, and sockets. Its system solutions include Automation, Container systems, Power distribution, Lighting, and Machine control. The products are used in the oil and gas industries, chemical industries, marine and shipbuilding, Pharma industry, machine building, foods and beverages industry, and other industries.
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