Simonds Farsons CiskMAL:SFC -3.33%96 Interest Coverage is 14.49 as of Jan. 2026, which is 26% above its 10-year median of 11.54. GuruFocus rates MAL:SFC with a GF Score™ of 96/100 and a GF Value™ of €6.29 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 158 Beverages - Alcoholic companies, Simonds Farsons Cisk ranks better than 62.03% 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. Simonds Farsons Cisk's
Operating Income
for the
six
months ended in Jan. 2026 was €7.4 Mil. Simonds Farsons Cisk's Interest Expense for the
six
months ended in Jan. 2026 was €-0.5 Mil.
Simonds Farsons Cisk's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 was 14.49.
The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.
The historical rank and industry rank for Simonds Farsons Cisk's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:
MAL:SFC'
s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.6 Med: 11.54 Max: 18.74
Current: 18.74
MAL:SFC's Interest Coverage is ranked better than 62.03% of 158
companies
in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry
Industry Median: 8.56
vs MAL:SFC: 18.74
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 .
Simonds Farsons Cisk Interest Coverage Related Terms
Simonds Farsons Cisk Interest Coverage Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Simonds Farsons Cisk'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.
MAL:SFC vs BUD, STZ, TAP: Interest Coverage Comparison
For the Beverages - Brewers subindustry, Simonds Farsons Cisk'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.
Simonds Farsons Cisk Interest Coverage vs Beverages - Alcoholic Industry
For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Simonds Farsons Cisk's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Simonds Farsons Cisk's Interest Coverage falls into.
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:
* 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.
Simonds Farsons Cisk (MAL:SFC) has a Interest Coverage of 14.49 as of Jan. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Simonds Farsons Cisk and its competitors. This is 26% above median its historical median of 11.54. Over the past decade, Simonds Farsons Cisk's Interest Coverage has ranged from 4.60 to 18.74. According to the industry distribution chart, Simonds Farsons Cisk ranks #60 out of 158 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, placing it in the top 38%.
Is Simonds Farsons Cisk's Interest Coverage too high?
Simonds Farsons Cisk's current Interest Coverage of 14.49 is 26% above median its 10-year median of 11.54. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.60 to a high of 18.74. The Beverages - Alcoholic industry median Interest Coverage is 8.56. Simonds Farsons Cisk's value of 14.49 is 69.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Simonds Farsons Cisk ranks #60 out of 158 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Simonds Farsons Cisk has a GF Score™ of 96/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Simonds Farsons Cisk's Interest Coverage compare to BUD and STZ?
According to the Beverages - Alcoholic industry distribution chart, Simonds Farsons Cisk ranks #60 out of 158 companies for Interest Coverage. This puts Simonds Farsons Cisk in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 8.56. Simonds Farsons Cisk's value of 14.49 is 69.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Simonds Farsons Cisk's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 4.60 to 18.74 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 11.54 vs. the industry median of 8.56, Simonds Farsons Cisk 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 Beverages - Alcoholic company?
The median Interest Coverage among Beverages - Alcoholic companies is 8.56, based on 158 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. Simonds Farsons Cisk's current Interest Coverage of 14.49 is 69.3% 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 Simonds Farsons Cisk and its competitors. For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, the median Interest Coverage is 8.56 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Simonds Farsons Cisk's current Interest Coverage is 14.49, which is 26% above median its own 10-year median of 11.54. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Simonds Farsons Cisk stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Simonds Farsons Cisk (MAL:SFC) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €6.29, compared to a current price of €5.80 — trading 7.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 14.49, which is 26% above median its 10-year median of 11.54 and 69.3% above the Beverages - Alcoholic industry median of 8.56. Simonds Farsons Cisk's overall GF Score™ is 96/100 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 Simonds Farsons Cisk (MAL:SFC), the current Interest Coverage is 14.49 as of Jan. 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 Simonds Farsons Cisk (MAL:SFC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Simonds Farsons Cisk stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €5.80 is trading 7.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of €6.29.
GuruFocus considers Simonds Farsons Cisk to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for MAL:SFC:
Interest Coverage: 14.49 (26% above median its 10-year median of 11.54)
GF Value™: €6.29 vs. price of €5.80 (7.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 69.3% above the Beverages - Alcoholic median (#60 of 158)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MAL:SFC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Simonds Farsons Cisk PLC is actively engaged in the brewing, production and distribution of a diverse portfolio of branded beers and beverages. The Group also undertakes the importation, wholesale and retail distribution of beverage products, including an extensive range of wines and spirits. The company operates in sole segment. The company's brands are Cisk Lager, Cisk Excel, Cisk 0.0, Cisk Pilsner, Cisk Premium, Blue Label Amber Ale, Double Red Ale, Green Hop IPA Hoppy Ale, PALE ALE, Hopleaf Pale Ale, Lacto Milk Stout's , Red Mill Brewing Co,Kinnie, Kinnie Zero, Kinnie Zest, Kinnie Spritz, Kinnie Rumba, San Michel Table Water, San Michel Fruitwaves, Soltoro, Farsons Shandy, Elan Sparkling Water, and Aquadot lable Water.
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