CPH Group AG (LTS:0QNZ) Interest Coverage: 14.57 (As of Jun. 2026) — 21% Above Median

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LTS:0QNZ CPH Group AG LTS:0QNZ
65 GF Score
Price CHF57.60
GF Value CHF48.22
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is CPH Group AG Interest Coverage?

CPH Group AG LTS:0QNZ 65 Interest Coverage is 14.57 as of Jun. 2026, which is 21% above its 10-year median of 12.07. GuruFocus rates LTS:0QNZ with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF48.22 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 181 Forest Products companies, CPH Group AG ranks better than 80.11% 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. CPH Group AG's Operating Income for the six months ended in Jun. 2026 was CHF19.0 Mil. CPH Group AG's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Jun. 2026 was CHF-1.3 Mil. CPH Group AG's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 14.57. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

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

LTS:0QNZ' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.49   Med: 12.07   Max: 59.61
Current: 14.01


LTS:0QNZ's Interest Coverage is ranked better than
80.11% of 181 companies
in the Forest Products industry
Industry Median: 4.11 vs LTS:0QNZ: 14.01

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


CPH Group AG  (LTS:0QNZ) 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 .


CPH Group AG Interest Coverage Related Terms


CPH Group AG Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for CPH 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.

CPH Group AG Interest Coverage Chart

CPH Group AG 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 0.00 48.16 59.61 37.04 19.38

CPH Group AG Semi-Annual Data
Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25 Jun26
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 No Debt 8.39 19.37 13.13 14.57

LTS:0QNZ vs SLVM: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Paper & Paper Products subindustry, CPH 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.


CPH Group AG Interest Coverage vs Forest Products Industry

For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, CPH Group AG's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

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


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CPH 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.

CPH 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, CPH Group AG's Interest Expense was CHF-1.7 Mil. Its Operating Income was CHF32.8 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was CHF10.1 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (A: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*32.765/-1.691
=19.38

CPH Group AG's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as

Here, for the six months ended in Jun. 2026, CPH Group AG's Interest Expense was CHF-1.3 Mil. Its Operating Income was CHF19.0 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was CHF0.0 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Jun. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=-1*18.979/-1.303
=14.57

* 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 14.57 mean?
CPH Group AG (LTS:0QNZ) has a Interest Coverage of 14.57 as of Jun. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on CPH Group AG and its competitors. This is 21% above median its historical median of 12.07. Over the past decade, CPH Group AG's Interest Coverage has ranged from 0.49 to 59.61. According to the industry distribution chart, CPH Group AG ranks #36 out of 181 companies in the Forest Products industry, placing it in the top 19.9%.
Is CPH Group AG's Interest Coverage too high?
CPH Group AG's current Interest Coverage of 14.57 is 21% above median its 10-year median of 12.07. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.49 to a high of 59.61. The Forest Products industry median Interest Coverage is 4.11. CPH Group AG's value of 14.57 is 254.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, CPH Group AG ranks #36 out of 181 companies in the Forest Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, CPH Group AG has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CPH Group AG's Interest Coverage compare to SLVM?
According to the Forest Products industry distribution chart, CPH Group AG ranks #36 out of 181 companies for Interest Coverage. This places CPH Group AG in the top 20% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Interest Coverage is 4.11. CPH Group AG's value of 14.57 is 254.5% above this benchmark. Historically, CPH Group AG's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 0.49 to 59.61 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 12.07 vs. the industry median of 4.11, CPH Group AG 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 Forest Products company?
The median Interest Coverage among Forest Products companies is 4.11, based on 181 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. CPH Group AG's current Interest Coverage of 14.57 is 254.5% 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 CPH Group AG and its competitors. For the Forest Products industry, the median Interest Coverage is 4.11 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. CPH Group AG's current Interest Coverage is 14.57, which is 21% above median its own 10-year median of 12.07. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CPH Group AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CPH Group AG (LTS:0QNZ) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF48.22, compared to a current price of CHF57.60 — trading 19.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 14.57, which is 21% above median its 10-year median of 12.07 and 254.5% above the Forest Products industry median of 4.11. CPH Group AG's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 2 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 CPH Group AG (LTS:0QNZ), the current Interest Coverage is 14.57 as of Jun. 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 CPH Group AG (LTS:0QNZ) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CPH Group AG stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of CHF57.60 is trading 19.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF48.22. GuruFocus considers CPH Group AG to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for LTS:0QNZ:

  • Interest Coverage: 14.57 (21% above median its 10-year median of 12.07)
  • GF Value™: CHF48.22 vs. price of CHF57.60 (19.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 65/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 254.5% above the Forest Products median (#36 of 181)

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


CPH Group AG Business Description

Address Perlenring 1, Perlen, CHE, 6035
CPH Group AG manufactures chemicals, paper, and pharmaceutical packaging films. The business activity of the group is broken down into two divisions, namely Zeochem (chemistry) and Perlen Packaging (packaging). The Zeochem develops, manufactures and supplies a wide range of first-class products in growth markets. These include high-quality molecular sieves for purifying natural gas and ethanol as well as lithium-based oxygen concentration for industrial and medical purposes. Perlen Packaging is the supplier of packaging materials that focuses exclusively on the pharmaceutical industry offering a comprehensive range of pharmaceutical packaging, e.g. films with optimal barrier effect and complementary primary packaging for medications such as vials and containers.
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