KIGRY (KION GROUP AG) Interest Coverage: 1.26 (As of Mar. 2026) — 58% Below Median


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81 GF Score
Price $11.15
GF Value $11.78
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What is KION GROUP AG Interest Coverage?

KION GROUP AG KIGRY +0.90% 81 Interest Coverage is 1.26 as of Mar. 2026, which is 58% below its 10-year median of 2.97. GuruFocus rates KIGRY with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of $11.78 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 169 Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery companies, KION GROUP AG ranks worse than 84.62% 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. KION GROUP AG's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $206 Mil. KION GROUP AG's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-164 Mil. KION GROUP AG's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.26. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

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

KIGRY' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.07   Med: 2.97   Max: 7.25
Current: 2.01


KIGRY's Interest Coverage is ranked worse than
84.62% of 169 companies
in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry
Industry Median: 9.32 vs KIGRY: 2.01

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


KION GROUP AG  (OTCPK:KIGRY) 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 .


KION GROUP AG Interest Coverage Related Terms


KION GROUP AG Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for KION GROUP 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.

KION GROUP AG Interest Coverage Chart

KION GROUP AG Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Interest Coverage
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KION GROUP 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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KIGRY vs CAT, DE, PCAR: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery subindustry, KION GROUP 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.


KION GROUP AG Interest Coverage vs Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery Industry

For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry and Industrials sector, KION GROUP AG's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

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


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KION GROUP 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.

KION GROUP 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, KION GROUP AG's Interest Expense was $-400 Mil. Its Operating Income was $582 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $6,511 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (A: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*582.436/-400.234
=1.46

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

Here, for the three months ended in Mar. 2026, KION GROUP AG's Interest Expense was $-164 Mil. Its Operating Income was $206 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $4,736 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*205.896/-163.584
=1.26

* 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 1.26 mean?
KION GROUP AG (KIGRY) has a Interest Coverage of 1.26 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on KION GROUP AG and its competitors. This is 58% below median its historical median of 2.97. Over the past decade, KION GROUP AG's Interest Coverage has ranged from 1.07 to 7.25. According to the industry distribution chart, KION GROUP AG ranks #143 out of 169 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, placing it in the top 84.6%.
Is KION GROUP AG's Interest Coverage too high?
KION GROUP AG's current Interest Coverage of 1.26 is 58% below median its 10-year median of 2.97. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.07 to a high of 7.25. The Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry median Interest Coverage is 9.32. KION GROUP AG's value of 1.26 is 86.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, KION GROUP AG ranks #143 out of 169 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, KION GROUP AG has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does KION GROUP AG's Interest Coverage compare to CAT and DE?
According to the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry distribution chart, KION GROUP AG ranks #143 out of 169 companies for Interest Coverage. This places KION GROUP AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 9.32. KION GROUP AG's value of 1.26 is 86.5% below this benchmark. Historically, KION GROUP AG's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 1.07 to 7.25 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.97 vs. the industry median of 9.32, KION GROUP 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 a Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery company?
The median Interest Coverage among Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery companies is 9.32, based on 169 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. KION GROUP AG's current Interest Coverage of 1.26 is 86.5% 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 KION GROUP AG and its competitors. For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, the median Interest Coverage is 9.32 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. KION GROUP AG's current Interest Coverage is 1.26, which is 58% below median its own 10-year median of 2.97. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is KION GROUP AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KION GROUP AG (KIGRY) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $11.78, compared to a current price of $11.15 — trading 5.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 1.26, which is 58% below median its 10-year median of 2.97 and 86.5% below the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry median of 9.32. KION GROUP AG's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 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 KION GROUP AG (KIGRY), the current Interest Coverage is 1.26 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 KION GROUP AG (KIGRY) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KION GROUP AG stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $11.15 is trading 5.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $11.78. GuruFocus considers KION GROUP AG to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for KIGRY:

  • Interest Coverage: 1.26 (58% below median its 10-year median of 2.97)
  • GF Value™: $11.78 vs. price of $11.15 (5.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 81/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 86.5% below the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery median (#143 of 169)

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


KION GROUP AG Business Description

Address Thea-Rasche-Strasse 8, Frankfurt am Main, HE, DEU, 60549
KION GROUP AG is a provider of industrial trucks and supply chain solutions. Its portfolio encompasses industrial trucks, such as forklift trucks and warehouse trucks, as well as integrated automation technology and software solutions for the optimization of supply chains, including all related services. The company's segment include: Industrial Trucks & Services, Supply Chain Solutions, and Corporate Services. of which it derives maximum revenue from Industrial Trucks & Services. Geographically, it operates in EMEA (western Europe, eastern Europe, Middle East, and Africa), Americas (North America, Central and South America), and APAC (China, and APAC excluding China), of which it derives maximum revenue from EMEA (western Europe, eastern Europe, Middle East, and Africa).
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