KLRGF (Keller Group) Interest Coverage: 8.60 (As of Dec. 2025) — 18% Above Median


KLRGF Keller Group PLC KLRGF
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GF Value $20.32
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What is Keller Group Interest Coverage?

Keller Group KLRGF +7.60% 75 Interest Coverage is 8.60 as of Dec. 2025, which is 18% above its 10-year median of 7.31. GuruFocus rates KLRGF with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of $20.32 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,354 Construction companies, Keller Group ranks better than 51.18% 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. Keller Group's Operating Income for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was $146 Mil. Keller Group's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was $-17 Mil. Keller Group's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 8.60. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

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

KLRGF' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.32   Med: 7.31   Max: 11.02
Current: 8.31


KLRGF's Interest Coverage is ranked better than
51.18% of 1354 companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 7.865 vs KLRGF: 8.31

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


Keller Group  (OTCPK:KLRGF) 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 .


Keller Group Interest Coverage Related Terms


Keller Group Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Keller Group'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.

Keller Group Interest Coverage Chart

Keller Group Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Interest Coverage
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Keller Group Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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 7.05 8.13 5.99 8.02 8.60

KLRGF vs PWR, FIX, EME: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Keller Group'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.


Keller Group Interest Coverage vs Construction Industry

For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Keller Group's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Keller Group's Interest Coverage falls into.


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Keller Group 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.

Keller Group'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, Keller Group's Interest Expense was $-34 Mil. Its Operating Income was $283 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $376 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (A: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*282.597/-34.003
=8.31

Keller Group's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Here, for the six months ended in Dec. 2025, Keller Group's Interest Expense was $-17 Mil. Its Operating Income was $146 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $376 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*146.185/-17.001
=8.60

* 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 8.60 mean?
Keller Group (KLRGF) has a Interest Coverage of 8.60 as of Dec. 2025. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Keller Group and its competitors. This is 18% above median its historical median of 7.31. Over the past decade, Keller Group's Interest Coverage has ranged from 4.32 to 11.02. According to the industry distribution chart, Keller Group ranks #661 out of 1354 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 48.8%.
Is Keller Group's Interest Coverage too high?
Keller Group's current Interest Coverage of 8.60 is 18% above median its 10-year median of 7.31. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.32 to a high of 11.02. The Construction industry median Interest Coverage is 7.87. Keller Group's value of 8.60 is 9.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Keller Group ranks #661 out of 1354 companies in the Construction industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Keller Group has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Keller Group's Interest Coverage compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Keller Group ranks #661 out of 1354 companies for Interest Coverage. This puts Keller Group in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 7.87. Keller Group's value of 8.60 is 9.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Keller Group's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 4.32 to 11.02 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.31 vs. the industry median of 7.87, Keller Group 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 Construction company?
The median Interest Coverage among Construction companies is 7.87, based on 1,354 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. Keller Group's current Interest Coverage of 8.60 is 9.3% 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 Keller Group and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Interest Coverage is 7.87 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Keller Group's current Interest Coverage is 8.60, which is 18% above median its own 10-year median of 7.31. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Keller Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Keller Group (KLRGF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $20.32, compared to a current price of $36.80 — trading 81.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 8.60, which is 18% above median its 10-year median of 7.31 and 9.3% above the Construction industry median of 7.87. Keller Group's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 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 Keller Group (KLRGF), the current Interest Coverage is 8.60 as of Dec. 2025. 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 Keller Group (KLRGF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Keller Group stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $36.80 is trading 81.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $20.32. GuruFocus considers Keller Group to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for KLRGF:

  • Interest Coverage: 8.60 (18% above median its 10-year median of 7.31)
  • GF Value™: $20.32 vs. price of $36.80 (81.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 75/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 9.3% above the Construction median (#661 of 1354)

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


Keller Group Business Description

Other Exchanges KLRl:UKKLR:UK01K:Germany
Address 2 Kingdom Street, London, GBR, W2 6BD
Keller Group PLC is a UK-based company, principally engaged in the provision of specialist geotechnical services. It offers site preparation and ground engineering solutions across the construction sector. Its techniques include Ground improvement, Grouting, Deep foundations, Earth retention, Marine, Post-tension systems, Industrial services and instrumentation and monitoring. Its serves various industries including Infrastructure, Power, industrial, Office and Residential. Its geographical segments are North America; Europe and Middle East; and Asia-Pacific. The majority of the company's revenue is derived from North America.
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