Grupo Hoteleronta FeB de CV (MEX:HOTEL) Interest Coverage: 5.39 (As of Mar. 2026) — 95% Above Median


MEX:HOTEL Grupo Hotelero Santa Fe SAB de CV MEX:HOTEL
61 GF Score
Price MXN4.50
GF Value MXN4.37
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Grupo Hoteleronta FeB de CV Interest Coverage?

Grupo Hoteleronta FeB de CV MEX:HOTEL 61 Interest Coverage is 5.39 as of Mar. 2026, which is 95% above its 10-year median of 2.76. GuruFocus rates MEX:HOTEL with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN4.37 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 609 Travel & Leisure companies, Grupo Hoteleronta FeB de CV ranks worse than 66.67% 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. Grupo Hoteleronta FeB de CV's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN182 Mil. Grupo Hoteleronta FeB de CV's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN-34 Mil. Grupo Hoteleronta FeB de CV's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 5.39. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

The historical rank and industry rank for Grupo Hoteleronta FeB de CV's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:

MEX:HOTEL' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.75   Med: 2.76   Max: 9.18
Current: 3.09


MEX:HOTEL's Interest Coverage is ranked worse than
66.67% of 609 companies
in the Travel & Leisure industry
Industry Median: 5.35 vs MEX:HOTEL: 3.09

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


Grupo Hoteleronta FeB de CV  (MEX:HOTEL) 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 .


Grupo Hoteleronta FeB de CV Interest Coverage Related Terms


Grupo Hoteleronta FeB de CV Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Grupo Hoteleronta FeB de CV'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.

Grupo Hoteleronta FeB de CV Interest Coverage Chart

Grupo Hoteleronta FeB de CV Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Interest Coverage
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Grupo Hoteleronta FeB de CV 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:HOTEL vs MAR, HLT, H: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Lodging subindustry, Grupo Hoteleronta FeB de CV'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.


Grupo Hoteleronta FeB de CV Interest Coverage vs Travel & Leisure Industry

For the Travel & Leisure industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Grupo Hoteleronta FeB de CV's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Grupo Hoteleronta FeB de CV's Interest Coverage falls into.


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Grupo Hoteleronta FeB de CV 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.

Grupo Hoteleronta FeB de CV'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, Grupo Hoteleronta FeB de CV's Interest Expense was MXN-179 Mil. Its Operating Income was MXN551 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was MXN2,117 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (A: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*551.149/-179.431
=3.07

Grupo Hoteleronta FeB de CV's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Here, for the three months ended in Mar. 2026, Grupo Hoteleronta FeB de CV's Interest Expense was MXN-34 Mil. Its Operating Income was MXN182 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was MXN2,058 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*182.467/-33.833
=5.39

* 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 5.39 mean?
Grupo Hoteleronta FeB de CV (MEX:HOTEL) has a Interest Coverage of 5.39 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Grupo Hoteleronta FeB de CV and its competitors. This is 95% above median its historical median of 2.76. Over the past decade, Grupo Hoteleronta FeB de CV's Interest Coverage has ranged from 0.75 to 9.18. According to the industry distribution chart, Grupo Hoteleronta FeB de CV ranks #406 out of 609 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, placing it in the top 66.7%.
Is Grupo Hoteleronta FeB de CV's Interest Coverage too high?
Grupo Hoteleronta FeB de CV's current Interest Coverage of 5.39 is 95% above median its 10-year median of 2.76. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.75 to a high of 9.18. The Travel & Leisure industry median Interest Coverage is 5.35. Grupo Hoteleronta FeB de CV's value of 5.39 is 0.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Grupo Hoteleronta FeB de CV ranks #406 out of 609 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Grupo Hoteleronta FeB de CV has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Grupo Hoteleronta FeB de CV's Interest Coverage compare to MAR and HLT?
According to the Travel & Leisure industry distribution chart, Grupo Hoteleronta FeB de CV ranks #406 out of 609 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Grupo Hoteleronta FeB de CV in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 5.35. Grupo Hoteleronta FeB de CV's value of 5.39 is 0.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Grupo Hoteleronta FeB de CV's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 0.75 to 9.18 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.76 vs. the industry median of 5.35, Grupo Hoteleronta FeB de CV 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 Travel & Leisure company?
The median Interest Coverage among Travel & Leisure companies is 5.35, based on 609 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. Grupo Hoteleronta FeB de CV's current Interest Coverage of 5.39 is 0.7% 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 Grupo Hoteleronta FeB de CV and its competitors. For the Travel & Leisure industry, the median Interest Coverage is 5.35 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Grupo Hoteleronta FeB de CV's current Interest Coverage is 5.39, which is 95% above median its own 10-year median of 2.76. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Grupo Hoteleronta FeB de CV stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Grupo Hoteleronta FeB de CV (MEX:HOTEL) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN4.37, compared to a current price of MXN4.50 — trading 3% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 5.39, which is 95% above median its 10-year median of 2.76 and 0.7% above the Travel & Leisure industry median of 5.35. Grupo Hoteleronta FeB de CV's overall GF Score™ is 61/100 with 10 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 Grupo Hoteleronta FeB de CV (MEX:HOTEL), the current Interest Coverage is 5.39 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 Grupo Hoteleronta FeB de CV (MEX:HOTEL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Grupo Hoteleronta FeB de CV stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of MXN4.50 is trading 3% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN4.37. GuruFocus considers Grupo Hoteleronta FeB de CV to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for MEX:HOTEL:

  • Interest Coverage: 5.39 (95% above median its 10-year median of 2.76)
  • GF Value™: MXN4.37 vs. price of MXN4.50 (3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 61/100 with 10 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 0.7% above the Travel & Leisure median (#406 of 609)

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


Grupo Hoteleronta FeB de CV Business Description

Address Juan Salvador Agraz No. 65 - Floor 20, Colonia Santa Fe Cuajimalpa, Delegation Cuajimalpa de Morelos, Mexico City, MEX, MEX, 05348
Grupo Hotelero Santa Fe SAB de CV is a company in the Mexican hotel industry, focused on acquiring, converting, developing and operating its own hotels as well as third-party owned hotels. The Company focuses on strategic hotel location and quality, a hotel management model, strict expense control and the proprietary Krystal brand, as well as other international brands.
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