Atlas Copco ABMEX:ACOF N 86 Interest Coverage is 98.35 as of Mar. 2026, which is 136% above its 10-year median of 41.73. GuruFocus rates MEX:ACOF N with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN372.63 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,329 Industrial Products companies, Atlas Copco AB ranks better than 81.24% 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. Atlas Copco AB's
Operating Income
for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN15,989 Mil. Atlas Copco AB's Interest Expense for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN-163 Mil.
Atlas Copco AB's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 98.35.
The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.
The historical rank and industry rank for Atlas Copco AB's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:ACOF N'
s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 16.7 Med: 41.73 Max: 97.88
Current: 97.88
MEX:ACOF N's Interest Coverage is ranked better than 81.24% of 2329
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 14.8
vs MEX:ACOF N: 97.88
Atlas Copco AB (MEX:ACOF 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 .
Atlas Copco AB Interest Coverage Related Terms
Atlas Copco AB Interest Coverage Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Atlas Copco AB'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.
MEX:ACOF N vs GEV, ETN, PH: Interest Coverage Comparison
For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Atlas Copco AB'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.
Atlas Copco AB Interest Coverage vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Atlas Copco AB's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Atlas Copco AB'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.
Atlas Copco AB (MEX:ACOF N) has a Interest Coverage of 98.35 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Atlas Copco AB and its competitors. This is 136% above median its historical median of 41.73. Over the past decade, Atlas Copco AB's Interest Coverage has ranged from 16.70 to 97.88. According to the industry distribution chart, Atlas Copco AB ranks #437 out of 2329 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 18.8%.
Is Atlas Copco AB's Interest Coverage too high?
Atlas Copco AB's current Interest Coverage of 98.35 is 136% above median its 10-year median of 41.73. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 16.70 to a high of 97.88. The Industrial Products industry median Interest Coverage is 14.80. Atlas Copco AB's value of 98.35 is 564.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Atlas Copco AB ranks #437 out of 2329 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Atlas Copco AB has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Atlas Copco AB's Interest Coverage compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Atlas Copco AB ranks #437 out of 2329 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Atlas Copco AB in the top 19% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Interest Coverage is 14.80. Atlas Copco AB's value of 98.35 is 564.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Atlas Copco AB's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 16.70 to 97.88 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 41.73 vs. the industry median of 14.80, Atlas Copco AB 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median Interest Coverage among Industrial Products companies is 14.80, based on 2,329 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. Atlas Copco AB's current Interest Coverage of 98.35 is 564.5% 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 Atlas Copco AB and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Interest Coverage is 14.80 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Atlas Copco AB's current Interest Coverage is 98.35, which is 136% above median its own 10-year median of 41.73. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Atlas Copco AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Atlas Copco AB (MEX:ACOF N) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN372.63, compared to a current price of MXN316.77 — trading 15% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 98.35, which is 136% above median its 10-year median of 41.73 and 564.5% above the Industrial Products industry median of 14.80. Atlas Copco AB's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 with 6 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 Atlas Copco AB (MEX:ACOF N), the current Interest Coverage is 98.35 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 Atlas Copco AB (MEX:ACOF N) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Atlas Copco AB stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of MXN316.77 is trading 15% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN372.63.
GuruFocus considers Atlas Copco AB to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for MEX:ACOF N:
Interest Coverage: 98.35 (136% above median its 10-year median of 41.73)
GF Value™: MXN372.63 vs. price of MXN316.77 (15% below fair value)
Industry Position: 564.5% above the Industrial Products median (#437 of 2329)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:ACOF N stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Atlas Copco is a 140-year-old Swedish company that pioneered air compression technology and remains a leading air compressor manufacturer. Atlas Copco is also a leading manufacturer of vacuum pump equipment, industrial power tools, and portable power and air compression equipment. The company's operations match the geographic breadth of its customers, with a presence in 180 countries. Atlas Copco's revenue is derived from three sources: initial equipment sales, spare parts, and maintenance.
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