Engie (MEX:ENGIN) Interest Coverage: 3.24 (As of Dec. 2025) — 14% Below Median


MEX:ENGIN Engie SA MEX:ENGIN
69 GF Score
Price MXN274.93
GF Value MXN162.16
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What is Engie Interest Coverage?

Engie MEX:ENGIN 69 Interest Coverage is 3.24 as of Dec. 2025, which is 14% below its 10-year median of 3.77. GuruFocus rates MEX:ENGIN with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN162.16. The stock has 11 warning signs investors should review. Among 449 Utilities - Regulated companies, Engie ranks worse than 52.56% 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. Engie's Operating Income for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was MXN83,956 Mil. Engie's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was MXN-25,891 Mil. Engie's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 3.24. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

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

MEX:ENGIN' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.79   Med: 3.77   Max: 4.87
Current: 3.52


MEX:ENGIN's Interest Coverage is ranked worse than
52.56% of 449 companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 3.78 vs MEX:ENGIN: 3.52

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


Engie  (MEX:ENGIN) 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 .


Engie Interest Coverage Related Terms


Engie Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Engie'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.

Engie Interest Coverage Chart

Engie Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Interest Coverage
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 4.01 2.86 4.69 3.18 3.52

Engie Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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 4.35 2.33 4.09 3.77 3.24

MEX:ENGIN vs SRE, AES: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Utilities - Diversified subindustry, Engie'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.


Engie Interest Coverage vs Utilities - Regulated Industry

For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Engie's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Engie 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.

Engie'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, Engie's Interest Expense was MXN-54,291 Mil. Its Operating Income was MXN190,936 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was MXN911,565 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (A: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*190936.322/-54291.191
=3.52

Engie's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Here, for the six months ended in Dec. 2025, Engie's Interest Expense was MXN-25,891 Mil. Its Operating Income was MXN83,956 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was MXN911,565 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*83956.32/-25891.1
=3.24

* 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 3.24 mean?
Engie (MEX:ENGIN) has a Interest Coverage of 3.24 as of Dec. 2025. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Engie and its competitors. This is 14% below median its historical median of 3.77. Over the past decade, Engie's Interest Coverage has ranged from 2.79 to 4.87. According to the industry distribution chart, Engie ranks #236 out of 449 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 52.6%.
Is Engie's Interest Coverage too high?
Engie's current Interest Coverage of 3.24 is 14% below median its 10-year median of 3.77. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.79 to a high of 4.87. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Interest Coverage is 3.78. Engie's value of 3.24 is 14.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Engie ranks #236 out of 449 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Engie has a GF Score™ of 69/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Engie's Interest Coverage compare to SRE and AES?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Engie ranks #236 out of 449 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Engie in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 3.78. Engie's value of 3.24 is 14.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Engie's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 2.79 to 4.87 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.77 vs. the industry median of 3.78, Engie 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 an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median Interest Coverage among Utilities - Regulated companies is 3.78, based on 449 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. Engie's current Interest Coverage of 3.24 is 14.3% 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 Engie and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Interest Coverage is 3.78 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Engie's current Interest Coverage is 3.24, which is 14% below median its own 10-year median of 3.77. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Engie stock overvalued right now?
Engie (MEX:ENGIN) has a current Interest Coverage of 3.24. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN162.16, compared to a current price of MXN274.93 — trading 69.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 3.24, which is 14% below median its 10-year median of 3.77 and 14.3% below the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 3.78. Engie's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 11 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 Engie (MEX:ENGIN), the current Interest Coverage is 3.24 as of Dec. 2025. 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 Engie (MEX:ENGIN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Engie stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of MXN274.93 is trading 69.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN162.16.

Key valuation signals for MEX:ENGIN:

  • Interest Coverage: 3.24 (14% below median its 10-year median of 3.77)
  • GF Value™: MXN162.16 vs. price of MXN274.93 (69.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 69/100 with 11 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 14.3% below the Utilities - Regulated median (#236 of 449)

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


Engie Business Description

Address 1, Place Samuel de Champlain, Courbevoie, FRA, 92400
Engie is a global energy firm formed by the 2008 merger of Gaz de France and Suez and the acquisition of International Power in 2012. It changed its name to Engie from GDF Suez in 2015. The company operates Europe's largest gas pipeline network in France and a global fleet of conventional and renewable power plants with 73 GW of capacity on a consolidated basis. Engie also operates a diverse suite of other energy businesses.
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