Accor (MEX:ACC N) Interest Coverage: 4.90 (As of Jun. 2026) — 11% Below Median

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MEX:ACC N Accor SA MEX:ACC N
65 GF Score
Price MXN1,002.73
GF Value MXN1,183.18
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Accor Interest Coverage?

Accor MEX:ACC N 65 Interest Coverage is 4.90 as of Jun. 2026, which is 11% below its 10-year median of 5.51. GuruFocus rates MEX:ACC N with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN1,183.18 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 611 Travel & Leisure companies, Accor ranks worse than 50.08% 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. Accor's Operating Income for the six months ended in Jun. 2026 was MXN8,182 Mil. Accor's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Jun. 2026 was MXN-1,669 Mil. Accor's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 4.90. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

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

MEX:ACC N' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.22   Med: 5.51   Max: 8.82
Current: 5.23


MEX:ACC N's Interest Coverage is ranked worse than
50.08% of 611 companies
in the Travel & Leisure industry
Industry Median: 5.23 vs MEX:ACC N: 5.23

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


Accor  (MEX:ACC N) 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 .


Accor Interest Coverage Related Terms


Accor Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Accor'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.

Accor Interest Coverage Chart

Accor Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Interest Coverage
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Accor 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 5.07 5.95 5.44 5.55 4.90

MEX:ACC N vs MAR, HLT, H: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Lodging subindustry, Accor'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.


Accor Interest Coverage vs Travel & Leisure Industry

For the Travel & Leisure industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Accor's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Accor 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.

Accor'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, Accor's Interest Expense was MXN-3,331 Mil. Its Operating Income was MXN18,322 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was MXN77,062 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (A: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*18321.959/-3331.265
=5.50

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

Here, for the six months ended in Jun. 2026, Accor's Interest Expense was MXN-1,669 Mil. Its Operating Income was MXN8,182 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was MXN78,541 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Jun. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=-1*8181.732/-1668.51
=4.90

* 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 4.90 mean?
Accor (MEX:ACC N) has a Interest Coverage of 4.90 as of Jun. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Accor and its competitors. This is 11% below median its historical median of 5.51. Over the past decade, Accor's Interest Coverage has ranged from 4.22 to 8.82. According to the industry distribution chart, Accor ranks #306 out of 611 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, placing it in the top 50.1%.
Is Accor's Interest Coverage too high?
Accor's current Interest Coverage of 4.90 is 11% below median its 10-year median of 5.51. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.22 to a high of 8.82. The Travel & Leisure industry median Interest Coverage is 5.23. Accor's value of 4.90 is 6.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Accor ranks #306 out of 611 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Accor has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Accor's Interest Coverage compare to MAR and HLT?
According to the Travel & Leisure industry distribution chart, Accor ranks #306 out of 611 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Accor in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 5.23. Accor's value of 4.90 is 6.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Accor's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 4.22 to 8.82 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.51 vs. the industry median of 5.23, Accor 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 Travel & Leisure company?
The median Interest Coverage among Travel & Leisure companies is 5.23, based on 611 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. Accor's current Interest Coverage of 4.90 is 6.3% 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 Accor and its competitors. For the Travel & Leisure industry, the median Interest Coverage is 5.23 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Accor's current Interest Coverage is 4.90, which is 11% below median its own 10-year median of 5.51. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Accor stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Accor (MEX:ACC N) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN1,183.18, compared to a current price of MXN1,002.73 — trading 15.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 4.90, which is 11% below median its 10-year median of 5.51 and 6.3% below the Travel & Leisure industry median of 5.23. Accor's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 5 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 Accor (MEX:ACC N), the current Interest Coverage is 4.90 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 Accor (MEX:ACC N) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Accor stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of MXN1,002.73 is trading 15.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN1,183.18. GuruFocus considers Accor to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for MEX:ACC N:

  • Interest Coverage: 4.90 (11% below median its 10-year median of 5.51)
  • GF Value™: MXN1,183.18 vs. price of MXN1,002.73 (15.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 65/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 6.3% below the Travel & Leisure median (#306 of 611)

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


Accor Business Description

Address 82, Rue Henri Farman, Tour Sequana, Issy-les-Moulineaux, Paris, FRA, 92130
Accor operates 881,427 rooms across 48 brands, addressing the economy through luxury segments as of December 2025. Ibis (economy scale) is the largest brand (33% of total rooms at the end of 2025), followed by midscale brands Mercure (16%) and Novotel (13%). FRHI offers additional luxury and North American exposure. After the sale of the majority of HotelInvest (owned assets) in 2018-19, the majority of total EBITDA comes from asset-light managed and franchised hotels. Europe and North Africa represent 41% of rooms, Asia-Pacific 36%, the Americas 12%, and India, Middle East, and Africa 11%. Premium, midscale, and economy are 84% of total rooms, while luxury and lifestyle are the remaining 16%.
65GF Score

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