HSQVY (Husqvarna AB) Interest Coverage: 8.47 (As of Mar. 2026) — 26% Above Median


HSQVY Husqvarna AB HSQVY
68 GF Score
Price $7.50
GF Value $12.93
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Husqvarna AB Interest Coverage?

Husqvarna AB HSQVY -4.40% 68 Interest Coverage is 8.47 as of Mar. 2026, which is 26% above its 10-year median of 6.72. GuruFocus rates HSQVY with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of $12.93 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,325 Industrial Products companies, Husqvarna AB ranks worse than 77.42% 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. Husqvarna AB's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $184 Mil. Husqvarna AB's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-22 Mil. Husqvarna AB's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 8.47. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

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

HSQVY' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.69   Med: 6.72   Max: 23.62
Current: 4.09


HSQVY's Interest Coverage is ranked worse than
77.42% of 2325 companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 14.8 vs HSQVY: 4.09

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


Husqvarna AB  (OTCPK:HSQVY) 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 .


Husqvarna AB Interest Coverage Related Terms


Husqvarna AB Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Husqvarna AB'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.

Husqvarna AB Interest Coverage Chart

Husqvarna AB Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Interest Coverage
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Husqvarna AB 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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HSQVY vs SNA, RBC, LECO: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Tools & Accessories subindustry, Husqvarna AB'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.


Husqvarna AB Interest Coverage vs Industrial Products Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Husqvarna AB's Interest Coverage falls into.


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Husqvarna AB 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.

Husqvarna AB'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, Husqvarna AB's Interest Expense was $-81 Mil. Its Operating Income was $316 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $1,119 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (A: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*315.812/-81.455
=3.88

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

Here, for the three months ended in Mar. 2026, Husqvarna AB's Interest Expense was $-22 Mil. Its Operating Income was $184 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $1,039 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*183.532/-21.68
=8.47

* 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 8.47 mean?
Husqvarna AB (HSQVY) has a Interest Coverage of 8.47 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Husqvarna AB and its competitors. This is 26% above median its historical median of 6.72. Over the past decade, Husqvarna AB's Interest Coverage has ranged from 2.69 to 23.62. According to the industry distribution chart, Husqvarna AB ranks #1800 out of 2325 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 77.4%.
Is Husqvarna AB's Interest Coverage too high?
Husqvarna AB's current Interest Coverage of 8.47 is 26% above median its 10-year median of 6.72. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.69 to a high of 23.62. The Industrial Products industry median Interest Coverage is 14.80. Husqvarna AB's value of 8.47 is 42.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Husqvarna AB ranks #1800 out of 2325 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Husqvarna AB has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Husqvarna AB's Interest Coverage compare to SNA and RBC?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Husqvarna AB ranks #1800 out of 2325 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Husqvarna AB in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 14.80. Husqvarna AB's value of 8.47 is 42.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Husqvarna AB's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 2.69 to 23.62 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.72 vs. the industry median of 14.80, Husqvarna AB 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 14.80, based on 2,325 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. Husqvarna AB's current Interest Coverage of 8.47 is 42.8% 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 Husqvarna AB and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Interest Coverage is 14.80 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Husqvarna AB's current Interest Coverage is 8.47, which is 26% above median its own 10-year median of 6.72. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Husqvarna AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Husqvarna AB (HSQVY) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $12.93, compared to a current price of $7.50 — trading 42% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 8.47, which is 26% above median its 10-year median of 6.72 and 42.8% below the Industrial Products industry median of 14.80. Husqvarna AB's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 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 Husqvarna AB (HSQVY), the current Interest Coverage is 8.47 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 Husqvarna AB (HSQVY) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Husqvarna AB stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $7.50 is trading 42% below its estimated GF Value™ of $12.93. GuruFocus considers Husqvarna AB to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for HSQVY:

  • Interest Coverage: 8.47 (26% above median its 10-year median of 6.72)
  • GF Value™: $12.93 vs. price of $7.50 (42% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 68/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 42.8% below the Industrial Products median (#1800 of 2325)

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


Husqvarna AB Business Description

Address P.O. Box 7454, Stockholm, SWE, 113 31
Husqvarna AB provides products and solutions for managing forests, parks, and gardens. The product range includes robotic mowers, battery and petrol-powered chainsaws, trimmers, riding lawn mowers, as well as watering solutions. In addition, the group offers equipment for sawing and drilling in concrete surfaces, floor preparation, as well as diamond tools for the light construction industry. Its products are marketed mainly under the Husqvarna and Gardena brands. The group's operating segments include the Husqvarna Forest and Garden Division, which generates key revenue, the Gardena Division, and the Husqvarna Construction Division. Geographically, it generates maximum revenue from the United States and the rest from Germany, France, Sweden, the United Kingdom, Austria, and other regions.
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