LCRXF (Lacroix Group) Interest Coverage: 5.04 (As of Dec. 2025) — 45% Below Median


LCRXF Lacroix Group LCRXF
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What is Lacroix Group Interest Coverage?

Lacroix Group LCRXF +0.10% 68 Interest Coverage is 5.04 as of Dec. 2025, which is 45% below its 10-year median of 9.14. GuruFocus rates LCRXF with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of $9.34. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,673 Hardware companies, Lacroix Group ranks worse than 74.3% 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. Lacroix Group's Operating Income for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was $12.3 Mil. Lacroix Group's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was $-2.4 Mil. Lacroix Group's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 5.04. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

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

LCRXF' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.87   Med: 9.14   Max: 27.6
Current: 4.97


LCRXF's Interest Coverage is ranked worse than
74.3% of 1673 companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 13.73 vs LCRXF: 4.97

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


Lacroix Group  (OTCPK:LCRXF) 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 .


Lacroix Group Interest Coverage Related Terms


Lacroix Group Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Lacroix 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.

Lacroix Group Interest Coverage Chart

Lacroix Group Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Interest Coverage
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Lacroix Group Semi-Annual Data
Mar16 Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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LCRXF vs COHR, KEYS, GRMN: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Scientific & Technical Instruments subindustry, Lacroix 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.


Lacroix Group Interest Coverage vs Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Lacroix Group's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Lacroix 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.

Lacroix 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, Lacroix Group's Interest Expense was $-5.0 Mil. Its Operating Income was $24.8 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $75.9 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (A: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*24.843/-4.994
=4.97

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

Here, for the six months ended in Dec. 2025, Lacroix Group's Interest Expense was $-2.4 Mil. Its Operating Income was $12.3 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $75.9 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*12.349/-2.448
=5.04

* 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 5.04 mean?
Lacroix Group (LCRXF) has a Interest Coverage of 5.04 as of Dec. 2025. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Lacroix Group and its competitors. This is 45% below median its historical median of 9.14. Over the past decade, Lacroix Group's Interest Coverage has ranged from 2.87 to 27.60. According to the industry distribution chart, Lacroix Group ranks #1243 out of 1673 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 74.3%.
Is Lacroix Group's Interest Coverage too high?
Lacroix Group's current Interest Coverage of 5.04 is 45% below median its 10-year median of 9.14. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.87 to a high of 27.60. The Hardware industry median Interest Coverage is 13.73. Lacroix Group's value of 5.04 is 63.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Lacroix Group ranks #1243 out of 1673 companies in the Hardware industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Lacroix Group has a GF Score™ of 68/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lacroix Group's Interest Coverage compare to COHR and KEYS?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Lacroix Group ranks #1243 out of 1673 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Lacroix Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 13.73. Lacroix Group's value of 5.04 is 63.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Lacroix Group's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 2.87 to 27.60 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 9.14 vs. the industry median of 13.73, Lacroix Group 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 Hardware company?
The median Interest Coverage among Hardware companies is 13.73, based on 1,673 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. Lacroix Group's current Interest Coverage of 5.04 is 63.3% 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 Lacroix Group and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Interest Coverage is 13.73 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lacroix Group's current Interest Coverage is 5.04, which is 45% below median its own 10-year median of 9.14. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lacroix Group stock overvalued right now?
Lacroix Group (LCRXF) has a current Interest Coverage of 5.04. The stock's GF Value™ is $9.34, compared to a current price of $10.10 — trading 8.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 5.04, which is 45% below median its 10-year median of 9.14 and 63.3% below the Hardware industry median of 13.73. Lacroix Group's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 6 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 Lacroix Group (LCRXF), the current Interest Coverage is 5.04 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 Lacroix Group (LCRXF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lacroix Group stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $10.10 is trading 8.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $9.34.

Key valuation signals for LCRXF:

  • Interest Coverage: 5.04 (45% below median its 10-year median of 9.14)
  • GF Value™: $9.34 vs. price of $10.10 (8.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 68/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 63.3% below the Hardware median (#1243 of 1673)

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


Lacroix Group Business Description

Address 17 rue Oceane, Saint Herblain, FRA, 44800
Lacroix Group is engaged in the design and manufacture of electronic equipment, as well as the delivery of reliable and secure industrial IoT solutions. LACROIX supports its customers from design to the manufacturing of embedded electronics for their solutions. Leveraging a network of geographically complementary and competitive manufacturing sites, the Group serves a wide range of sectors, including automotive, industry, connected homes and buildings (HBAS), aerospace and defense, and healthcare. The company operates in two segments, which are LACROIX Electronics and LACROIX Environment.
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