Epiroc AB (MEX:EPIAN) Interest Coverage: 33.88 (As of Mar. 2026) — Near Median


MEX:EPIAN Epiroc AB MEX:EPIAN
94 GF Score
Price MXN517.06
GF Value MXN470.55
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 8 Warning Signs
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What is Epiroc AB Interest Coverage?

Epiroc AB MEX:EPIAN 94 Interest Coverage is 33.88 as of Mar. 2026, which is 1% above its 10-year median of 33.45. GuruFocus rates MEX:EPIAN with a GF Score™ of 94/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN470.55 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 169 Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery companies, Epiroc AB ranks better than 66.27% 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. Epiroc AB's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN5,508 Mil. Epiroc AB's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN-163 Mil. Epiroc AB's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 33.88. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

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

MEX:EPIAN' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 12.67   Med: 33.45   Max: 64.36
Current: 20.64


MEX:EPIAN's Interest Coverage is ranked better than
66.27% of 169 companies
in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry
Industry Median: 9.32 vs MEX:EPIAN: 20.64

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


Epiroc AB  (MEX:EPIAN) 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 .


Epiroc AB Interest Coverage Related Terms


Epiroc AB Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Epiroc 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.

Epiroc AB Interest Coverage Chart

Epiroc AB Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Interest Coverage
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Epiroc AB 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:EPIAN vs CAT, DE, PCAR: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery subindustry, Epiroc 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.


Epiroc AB Interest Coverage vs Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery Industry

For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry and Industrials sector, Epiroc AB's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Epiroc AB 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.

Epiroc AB'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, Epiroc AB's Interest Expense was MXN-1,581 Mil. Its Operating Income was MXN24,208 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was MXN32,278 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (A: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*24208.449/-1580.96
=15.31

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

Here, for the three months ended in Mar. 2026, Epiroc AB's Interest Expense was MXN-163 Mil. Its Operating Income was MXN5,508 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was MXN30,762 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*5508.207/-162.575
=33.88

* 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 33.88 mean?
Epiroc AB (MEX:EPIAN) has a Interest Coverage of 33.88 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Epiroc AB and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 33.45. Over the past decade, Epiroc AB's Interest Coverage has ranged from 12.67 to 64.36. According to the industry distribution chart, Epiroc AB ranks #57 out of 169 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, placing it in the top 33.7%.
Is Epiroc AB's Interest Coverage too high?
Epiroc AB's current Interest Coverage of 33.88 is near median its 10-year median of 33.45. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 12.67 to a high of 64.36. The Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry median Interest Coverage is 9.32. Epiroc AB's value of 33.88 is 263.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Epiroc AB ranks #57 out of 169 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Epiroc AB has a GF Score™ of 94/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Epiroc AB's Interest Coverage compare to CAT and DE?
According to the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry distribution chart, Epiroc AB ranks #57 out of 169 companies for Interest Coverage. This puts Epiroc AB in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 9.32. Epiroc AB's value of 33.88 is 263.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Epiroc AB's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 12.67 to 64.36 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 33.45 vs. the industry median of 9.32, Epiroc 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 a Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery company?
The median Interest Coverage among Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery companies is 9.32, based on 169 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. Epiroc AB's current Interest Coverage of 33.88 is 263.5% 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 Epiroc AB and its competitors. For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, the median Interest Coverage is 9.32 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Epiroc AB's current Interest Coverage is 33.88, which is near median its own 10-year median of 33.45. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Epiroc AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Epiroc AB (MEX:EPIAN) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN470.55, compared to a current price of MXN517.06 — trading 9.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 33.88, which is near median its 10-year median of 33.45 and 263.5% above the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry median of 9.32. Epiroc AB's overall GF Score™ is 94/100 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 Epiroc AB (MEX:EPIAN), the current Interest Coverage is 33.88 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 Epiroc AB (MEX:EPIAN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Epiroc AB stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of MXN517.06 is trading 9.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN470.55. GuruFocus considers Epiroc AB to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for MEX:EPIAN:

  • Interest Coverage: 33.88 (near median its 10-year median of 33.45)
  • GF Value™: MXN470.55 vs. price of MXN517.06 (9.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 94/100 with 8 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 263.5% above the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery median (#57 of 169)

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


Epiroc AB Business Description

Address Sickla Industrivag 19, Nacka, Stockholm, SWE, 131 54
Epiroc is a global manufacturer of niche equipment and services used by mining and infrastructure customers. The company's products include hard rock drilling equipment and excavation technologies for underground and surface mining, as well as servicing and spare parts. Approximately 69% of group sales are from the aftermarket, which includes services and the sale of spare parts and consumables. Epiroc was spun out of Atlas Copco and listed as a stand-alone company on Nasdaq Stockholm in 2018.
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