Guidewire Software (LTS:0J1G) Interest Coverage: 9.23 (As of Apr. 2026) — 99% Below Median


LTS:0J1G Guidewire Software Inc LTS:0J1G
68 GF Score
Price $136.91
GF Value $202.83
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Guidewire Software Interest Coverage?

Guidewire Software LTS:0J1G +1.20% 68 Interest Coverage is 9.23 as of Apr. 2026, which is 99% below its 10-year median of 842.37. GuruFocus rates LTS:0J1G with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of $202.83 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,702 Software companies, Guidewire Software ranks worse than 67.92% 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. Guidewire Software's Operating Income for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was $31 Mil. Guidewire Software's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was $-3 Mil. Guidewire Software's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 9.23. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

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

LTS:0J1G' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.08   Med: 842.37   Max: No Debt
Current: 8.83


LTS:0J1G's Interest Coverage is ranked worse than
67.92% of 1702 companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 24.75 vs LTS:0J1G: 8.83

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


Guidewire Software  (LTS:0J1G) 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 .


Guidewire Software Interest Coverage Related Terms


Guidewire Software Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Guidewire Software'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.

Guidewire Software Interest Coverage Chart

Guidewire Software Annual Data
Trend Jul16 Jul17 Jul18 Jul19 Jul20 Jul21 Jul22 Jul23 Jul24 Jul25
Interest Coverage
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 3.11

Guidewire Software Quarterly Data
Jul21 Oct21 Jan22 Apr22 Jul22 Oct22 Jan23 Apr23 Jul23 Oct23 Jan24 Apr24 Jul24 Oct24 Jan25 Apr25 Jul25 Oct25 Jan26 Apr26
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 1.22 8.97 5.58 11.53 9.23

LTS:0J1G vs FIG, FROG, HUBS: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Software - Application subindustry, Guidewire Software'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.


Guidewire Software Interest Coverage vs Software Industry

For the Software industry and Technology sector, Guidewire Software's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Guidewire Software 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.

Guidewire Software's Interest Coverage for the fiscal year that ended in Jul. 2025 is calculated as

Here, for the fiscal year that ended in Jul. 2025, Guidewire Software's Interest Expense was $-13 Mil. Its Operating Income was $41 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $705 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Jul. 2025 )/Interest Expense (A: Jul. 2025 )
=-1*41.068/-13.211
=3.11

Guidewire Software's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as

Here, for the three months ended in Apr. 2026, Guidewire Software's Interest Expense was $-3 Mil. Its Operating Income was $31 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $704 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Apr. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Apr. 2026 )
=-1*30.637/-3.318
=9.23

* 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 9.23 mean?
Guidewire Software (LTS:0J1G) has a Interest Coverage of 9.23 as of Apr. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Guidewire Software and its competitors. This is 99% below median its historical median of 842.37. Over the past decade, Guidewire Software's Interest Coverage has ranged from 0.08 to 10,000.00. According to the industry distribution chart, Guidewire Software ranks #1156 out of 1702 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 67.9%.
Is Guidewire Software's Interest Coverage too high?
Guidewire Software's current Interest Coverage of 9.23 is 99% below median its 10-year median of 842.37. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.08 to a high of 10,000.00. The Software industry median Interest Coverage is 24.75. Guidewire Software's value of 9.23 is 62.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Guidewire Software ranks #1156 out of 1702 companies in the Software industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Guidewire Software has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Guidewire Software's Interest Coverage compare to FIG and FROG?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Guidewire Software ranks #1156 out of 1702 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Guidewire Software in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 24.75. Guidewire Software's value of 9.23 is 62.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Guidewire Software's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 0.08 to 10,000.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 842.37 vs. the industry median of 24.75, Guidewire Software 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 Software company?
The median Interest Coverage among Software companies is 24.75, based on 1,702 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. Guidewire Software's current Interest Coverage of 9.23 is 62.7% 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 Guidewire Software and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Interest Coverage is 24.75 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Guidewire Software's current Interest Coverage is 9.23, which is 99% below median its own 10-year median of 842.37. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Guidewire Software stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Guidewire Software (LTS:0J1G) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $202.83, compared to a current price of $136.91 — trading 32.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 9.23, which is 99% below median its 10-year median of 842.37 and 62.7% below the Software industry median of 24.75. Guidewire Software's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 3 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 Guidewire Software (LTS:0J1G), the current Interest Coverage is 9.23 as of Apr. 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 Guidewire Software (LTS:0J1G) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Guidewire Software stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $136.91 is trading 32.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $202.83. GuruFocus considers Guidewire Software to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for LTS:0J1G:

  • Interest Coverage: 9.23 (99% below median its 10-year median of 842.37)
  • GF Value™: $202.83 vs. price of $136.91 (32.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 68/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 62.7% below the Software median (#1156 of 1702)

No single metric tells the full story. See the LTS:0J1G stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Guidewire Software Business Description

Address 970 Park Pl., Suite 200, San Mateo, CA, USA, 94403
Guidewire Software provides cloud-based software solutions for property and casualty insurers. The flagship product, InsuranceSuite is a system of record and comprises ClaimCenter, a claims management system; PolicyCenter, a policy management system including policy definitions, quotas, issuance, maintenance, and renewal; and BillingCenter, for billing management, payment plans, and agent commissions. The company also offers InsuranceNow, a midmarket offering, as well as a variety of other add-on applications and services.
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