Compass GroupMEX:CPG N 86 Interest Coverage is 7.80 as of Mar. 2026, which is 36% below its 10-year median of 12.25. GuruFocus rates MEX:CPG N with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN522.99 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 260 Restaurants companies, Compass Group ranks better than 59.62% 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. Compass Group's
Operating Income
for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN32,765 Mil. Compass Group's Interest Expense for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN-4,202 Mil.
Compass Group's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 7.80.
The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.
The historical rank and industry rank for Compass Group's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:CPG N'
s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.66 Med: 12.25 Max: 14.63
Current: 8.81
MEX:CPG N's Interest Coverage is ranked better than 59.62% of 260
companies
in the Restaurants industry
Industry Median: 6.45
vs MEX:CPG N: 8.81
Compass Group (MEX:CPG 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 .
Compass Group Interest Coverage Related Terms
Compass Group Interest Coverage Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Compass 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.
MEX:CPG N vs MCD, SBUX, YUM: Interest Coverage Comparison
For the Restaurants subindustry, Compass 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.
Compass Group Interest Coverage vs Restaurants Industry
For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Compass Group's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Compass Group'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.
Compass Group (MEX:CPG N) has a Interest Coverage of 7.80 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Compass Group and its competitors. This is 36% below median its historical median of 12.25. Over the past decade, Compass Group's Interest Coverage has ranged from 4.66 to 14.63. According to the industry distribution chart, Compass Group ranks #105 out of 260 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 40.4%.
Is Compass Group's Interest Coverage too high?
Compass Group's current Interest Coverage of 7.80 is 36% below median its 10-year median of 12.25. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.66 to a high of 14.63. The Restaurants industry median Interest Coverage is 6.45. Compass Group's value of 7.80 is 20.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Compass Group ranks #105 out of 260 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Compass Group has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Compass Group's Interest Coverage compare to MCD and SBUX?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, Compass Group ranks #105 out of 260 companies for Interest Coverage. This puts Compass Group in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 6.45. Compass Group's value of 7.80 is 20.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Compass Group's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 4.66 to 14.63 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 12.25 vs. the industry median of 6.45, Compass Group 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 Restaurants company?
The median Interest Coverage among Restaurants companies is 6.45, based on 260 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. Compass Group's current Interest Coverage of 7.80 is 20.9% 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 Compass Group and its competitors. For the Restaurants industry, the median Interest Coverage is 6.45 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Compass Group's current Interest Coverage is 7.80, which is 36% below median its own 10-year median of 12.25. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Compass Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Compass Group (MEX:CPG N) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN522.99, compared to a current price of MXN574.25 — trading 9.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 7.80, which is 36% below median its 10-year median of 12.25 and 20.9% above the Restaurants industry median of 6.45. Compass Group's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 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 Compass Group (MEX:CPG N), the current Interest Coverage is 7.80 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 Compass Group (MEX:CPG N) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Compass Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of MXN574.25 is trading 9.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN522.99.
GuruFocus considers Compass Group to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for MEX:CPG N:
Interest Coverage: 7.80 (36% below median its 10-year median of 12.25)
GF Value™: MXN522.99 vs. price of MXN574.25 (9.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 20.9% above the Restaurants median (#105 of 260)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:CPG N stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Compass Group is the largest foodservice company globally, operating in 30 countries and generating annual sales exceeding $30 billion. Compass' model is to operate on-premises catering facilities, rather than centralized industrial kitchens. Foodservice is Compass' focus and contributes more than 85% of revenue. Compass also has its own group purchasing organization, Foodbuy, which is responsible for over $30 billion in annual spending in the US. The company also provides premium support services to clients.
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