Hyundai Motor CoHYMLF 83 Interest Coverage is 15.92 as of Mar. 2026, which is 16% below its 10-year median of 18.93. GuruFocus rates HYMLF with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of $44.03. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,066 Vehicles & Parts companies, Hyundai Motor Co ranks better than 65.95% 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. Hyundai Motor Co's
Operating Income
for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $1,687 Mil. Hyundai Motor Co's Interest Expense for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-106 Mil.
Hyundai Motor Co's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 15.92.
The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.
The historical rank and industry rank for Hyundai Motor Co's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:
HYMLF'
s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 6.61 Med: 18.93 Max: 31.54
Current: 17.66
HYMLF's Interest Coverage is ranked better than 65.95% of 1066
companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 8.295
vs HYMLF: 17.66
Hyundai Motor Co (OTCPK:HYMLF) 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 .
Hyundai Motor Co Interest Coverage Related Terms
Hyundai Motor Co Interest Coverage Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Hyundai Motor Co'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.
HYMLF vs TSLA, GM, F: Interest Coverage Comparison
For the Auto Manufacturers subindustry, Hyundai Motor Co'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.
Hyundai Motor Co Interest Coverage vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Hyundai Motor Co's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hyundai Motor Co'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:
* 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.
Hyundai Motor Co (HYMLF) has a Interest Coverage of 15.92 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Hyundai Motor Co and its competitors. This is 16% below median its historical median of 18.93. Over the past decade, Hyundai Motor Co's Interest Coverage has ranged from 6.61 to 31.54. According to the industry distribution chart, Hyundai Motor Co ranks #363 out of 1066 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 34.1%.
Is Hyundai Motor Co's Interest Coverage too high?
Hyundai Motor Co's current Interest Coverage of 15.92 is 16% below median its 10-year median of 18.93. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.61 to a high of 31.54. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Interest Coverage is 8.30. Hyundai Motor Co's value of 15.92 is 91.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hyundai Motor Co ranks #363 out of 1066 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Hyundai Motor Co has a GF Score™ of 83/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hyundai Motor Co's Interest Coverage compare to TSLA and GM?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Hyundai Motor Co ranks #363 out of 1066 companies for Interest Coverage. This puts Hyundai Motor Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 8.30. Hyundai Motor Co's value of 15.92 is 91.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Hyundai Motor Co's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 6.61 to 31.54 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 18.93 vs. the industry median of 8.30, Hyundai Motor Co 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Interest Coverage among Vehicles & Parts companies is 8.30, based on 1,066 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. Hyundai Motor Co's current Interest Coverage of 15.92 is 91.9% 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 Hyundai Motor Co and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Interest Coverage is 8.30 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hyundai Motor Co's current Interest Coverage is 15.92, which is 16% below median its own 10-year median of 18.93. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hyundai Motor Co stock overvalued right now?
Hyundai Motor Co (HYMLF) has a current Interest Coverage of 15.92. The stock's GF Value™ is $44.03, compared to a current price of $89.00 — trading 102.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 15.92, which is 16% below median its 10-year median of 18.93 and 91.9% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 8.30. Hyundai Motor Co's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 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 Hyundai Motor Co (HYMLF), the current Interest Coverage is 15.92 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 Hyundai Motor Co (HYMLF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hyundai Motor Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $89.00 is trading 102.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $44.03.
Key valuation signals for HYMLF:
Interest Coverage: 15.92 (16% below median its 10-year median of 18.93)
GF Value™: $44.03 vs. price of $89.00 (102.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 91.9% above the Vehicles & Parts median (#363 of 1066)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HYMLF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hyundai Motor Co is engaged in the manufacturing and distribution of motor vehicles and parts. The business of the group is operated through a vehicle, finance, and other segments. Its vehicle segment is engaged in the manufacturing and sale of motor vehicles. The finance segment operates vehicle financing, credit card processing, and other financing activities. The other segment includes the research and development, train manufacturing, and other activities. The company derives the majority of its revenue from the vehicle segment.
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