Volvere (LSE:VLE) Interest Coverage: 38.43 (As of Dec. 2025) — 203% Above Median


LSE:VLE Volvere PLC LSE:VLE
79 GF Score
Price £22.60
GF Value £20.67
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Volvere Interest Coverage?

Volvere LSE:VLE 79 Interest Coverage is 38.43 as of Dec. 2025, which is 203% above its 10-year median of 12.69. GuruFocus rates LSE:VLE with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of £20.67 (Fairly Valued). Among 1,511 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Volvere ranks better than 80.48% 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. Volvere's Operating Income for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was £3.38 Mil. Volvere's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was £-0.09 Mil. Volvere's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 38.43. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

Good Sign:

Ben Graham prefers companies' interest coverage to be at least 5. Volvere PLC has enough cash to cover all of its debt. Its financial situation is stable.

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

LSE:VLE' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.58   Med: 12.69   Max: 64.78
Current: 64.78


LSE:VLE's Interest Coverage is ranked better than
80.48% of 1511 companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 8.63 vs LSE:VLE: 64.78

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


Volvere  (LSE:VLE) 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 .


Volvere Interest Coverage Related Terms


Volvere Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Volvere'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.

Volvere Interest Coverage Chart

Volvere Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Interest Coverage
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 8.83 12.69 17.25 53.79 64.78

Volvere 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 25.90 23.18 136.56 N/A 38.43

LSE:VLE vs KHC, GIS: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Volvere'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.


Volvere Interest Coverage vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Volvere's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Volvere 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.

Volvere'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, Volvere's Interest Expense was £-0.09 Mil. Its Operating Income was £5.70 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was £0.92 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (A: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*5.701/-0.088
=64.78

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

Here, for the six months ended in Dec. 2025, Volvere's Interest Expense was £-0.09 Mil. Its Operating Income was £3.38 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was £0.92 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*3.382/-0.088
=38.43

* 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 38.43 mean?
Volvere (LSE:VLE) has a Interest Coverage of 38.43 as of Dec. 2025. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Volvere and its competitors. This is 203% above median its historical median of 12.69. Over the past decade, Volvere's Interest Coverage has ranged from 0.58 to 64.78. According to the industry distribution chart, Volvere ranks #295 out of 1511 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 19.5%.
Is Volvere's Interest Coverage too high?
Volvere's current Interest Coverage of 38.43 is 203% above median its 10-year median of 12.69. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.58 to a high of 64.78. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Interest Coverage is 8.63. Volvere's value of 38.43 is 345.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Volvere ranks #295 out of 1511 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Volvere has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Volvere's Interest Coverage compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Volvere ranks #295 out of 1511 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Volvere in the top 20% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Interest Coverage is 8.63. Volvere's value of 38.43 is 345.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Volvere's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 0.58 to 64.78 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 12.69 vs. the industry median of 8.63, Volvere 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Interest Coverage among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 8.63, based on 1,511 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. Volvere's current Interest Coverage of 38.43 is 345.3% 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 Volvere and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Interest Coverage is 8.63 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Volvere's current Interest Coverage is 38.43, which is 203% above median its own 10-year median of 12.69. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Volvere stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Volvere (LSE:VLE) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is £20.67, compared to a current price of £22.60 — trading 9.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 38.43, which is 203% above median its 10-year median of 12.69 and 345.3% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 8.63. Volvere's overall GF Score™ is 79/100. 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 Volvere (LSE:VLE), the current Interest Coverage is 38.43 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 Volvere (LSE:VLE) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Volvere stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of £22.60 is trading 9.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of £20.67. GuruFocus considers Volvere to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for LSE:VLE:

  • Interest Coverage: 38.43 (203% above median its 10-year median of 12.69)
  • GF Value™: £20.67 vs. price of £22.60 (9.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 79/100
  • Industry Position: 345.3% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#295 of 1511)

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


Volvere Business Description

Address Tachbrook Road, Shire House, Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, GBR, CV31 3SF
Volvere PLC is a holding company that invests in companies that require growth capital. It identifies and invests in undervalued and distressed businesses and securities as well as complementary businesses to the existing group. Its business is organized into Food Manufacturing and Investing and management services. Food Manufacturing consists of the manufacturing of frozen pies, and other pastry products for retailers and food service customers and the company also provides investment and management services. The company generates its revenue from the UK.
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