Lenovo Group (MEX:992N) Interest Coverage: 5.15 (As of Mar. 2026) — 53% Above Median


MEX:992N Lenovo Group Ltd MEX:992N
44 GF Score
Price MXN50.86
GF Value MXN25.21
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 8 Warning Signs
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What is Lenovo Group Interest Coverage?

Lenovo Group MEX:992N 44 Interest Coverage is 5.15 as of Mar. 2026, which is 53% above its 10-year median of 3.36. GuruFocus rates MEX:992N with a GF Score™ of 44/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN25.21 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,672 Hardware companies, Lenovo Group ranks worse than 75.36% 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. Lenovo Group's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN15,969 Mil. Lenovo Group's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN-3,101 Mil. Lenovo Group's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 5.15. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

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

MEX:992N' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.49   Med: 3.36   Max: 8.6
Current: 4.77


MEX:992N's Interest Coverage is ranked worse than
75.36% of 1672 companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 13.73 vs MEX:992N: 4.77

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


Lenovo Group  (MEX:992N) 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 .


Lenovo Group Interest Coverage Related Terms


Lenovo Group Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Lenovo 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.

Lenovo Group Interest Coverage Chart

Lenovo Group Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Interest Coverage
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Lenovo Group Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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MEX:992N vs SNDK, DELL, STX: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Computer Hardware subindustry, Lenovo 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.


Lenovo Group Interest Coverage vs Hardware Industry

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

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


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Lenovo 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.

Lenovo Group's Interest Coverage for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Here, for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026, Lenovo Group's Interest Expense was MXN-12,330 Mil. Its Operating Income was MXN58,818 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was MXN75,160 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (A: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*58818.033/-12330.147
=4.77

Lenovo Group's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Here, for the three months ended in Mar. 2026, Lenovo Group's Interest Expense was MXN-3,101 Mil. Its Operating Income was MXN15,969 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was MXN75,160 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*15968.948/-3100.885
=5.15

* 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 5.15 mean?
Lenovo Group (MEX:992N) has a Interest Coverage of 5.15 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Lenovo Group and its competitors. This is 53% above median its historical median of 3.36. Over the past decade, Lenovo Group's Interest Coverage has ranged from 1.49 to 8.60. According to the industry distribution chart, Lenovo Group ranks #1260 out of 1672 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 75.4%.
Is Lenovo Group's Interest Coverage too high?
Lenovo Group's current Interest Coverage of 5.15 is 53% above median its 10-year median of 3.36. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.49 to a high of 8.60. The Hardware industry median Interest Coverage is 13.73. Lenovo Group's value of 5.15 is 62.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Lenovo Group ranks #1260 out of 1672 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Lenovo Group has a GF Score™ of 44/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lenovo Group's Interest Coverage compare to SNDK and DELL?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Lenovo Group ranks #1260 out of 1672 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Lenovo Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 13.73. Lenovo Group's value of 5.15 is 62.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Lenovo Group's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 1.49 to 8.60 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.36 vs. the industry median of 13.73, Lenovo 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 1,672 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. Lenovo Group's current Interest Coverage of 5.15 is 62.5% 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 Lenovo 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. Lenovo Group's current Interest Coverage is 5.15, which is 53% above median its own 10-year median of 3.36. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lenovo Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lenovo Group (MEX:992N) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN25.21, compared to a current price of MXN50.86 — trading 101.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 5.15, which is 53% above median its 10-year median of 3.36 and 62.5% below the Hardware industry median of 13.73. Lenovo Group's overall GF Score™ is 44/100 with 8 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 Lenovo Group (MEX:992N), the current Interest Coverage is 5.15 as of Mar. 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 Lenovo Group (MEX:992N) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lenovo Group stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of MXN50.86 is trading 101.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN25.21. GuruFocus considers Lenovo Group to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for MEX:992N:

  • Interest Coverage: 5.15 (53% above median its 10-year median of 3.36)
  • GF Value™: MXN25.21 vs. price of MXN50.86 (101.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 44/100 with 8 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 62.5% below the Hardware median (#1260 of 1672)

No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:992N stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Lenovo Group Business Description

Address 979 King\'s Road, 23rd Floor, Lincoln House, Taikoo Place, Quarry Bay, Hong Kong, HKG
Lenovo is a global technology hardware company with a leading market share in personal computers. The firm has been actively growing its data center business, which primarily sells network servers to enterprise and hyperscale customers, as well as storage equipment through its mainland China joint venture with NetApp. Server-related revenue contribution has jumped to 23% of overall sales in fiscal 2025, from 6% in 2015.
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