JBT Marel (MEX:JBTM) Interest Coverage: 3.54 (As of Jun. 2026) — 67% Below Median

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MEX:JBTM JBT Marel Corp MEX:JBTM
81 GF Score
Price MXN2,258.46
GF Value MXN2,853.80
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What is JBT Marel Interest Coverage?

JBT Marel MEX:JBTM 81 Interest Coverage is 3.54 as of Jun. 2026, which is 67% below its 10-year median of 10.72. GuruFocus rates MEX:JBTM with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN2,853.80. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,332 Industrial Products companies, JBT Marel ranks worse than 73.84% 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. JBT Marel's Operating Income for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was MXN803 Mil. JBT Marel's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was MXN-227 Mil. JBT Marel's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 3.54. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

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

MEX:JBTM' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.91   Med: 10.72   Max: 13.73
Current: 4.79


MEX:JBTM's Interest Coverage is ranked worse than
73.84% of 2332 companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 14.63 vs MEX:JBTM: 4.79

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


JBT Marel  (MEX:JBTM) 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 .


JBT Marel Interest Coverage Related Terms


JBT Marel Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for JBT Marel'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.

JBT Marel Interest Coverage Chart

JBT Marel Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Interest Coverage
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JBT Marel Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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 1.51 4.42 5.13 6.80 3.54

MEX:JBTM vs NPO, GTES, MIDD: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, JBT Marel'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.


JBT Marel Interest Coverage vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, JBT Marel's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

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


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JBT Marel 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.

JBT Marel'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, JBT Marel's Interest Expense was MXN-2,060 Mil. Its Operating Income was MXN3,938 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was MXN26,468 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (A: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*3937.847/-2059.852
=1.91

JBT Marel's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as

Here, for the three months ended in Jun. 2026, JBT Marel's Interest Expense was MXN-227 Mil. Its Operating Income was MXN803 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was MXN29,140 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Jun. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=-1*802.654/-226.837
=3.54

* 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 3.54 mean?
JBT Marel (MEX:JBTM) has a Interest Coverage of 3.54 as of Jun. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on JBT Marel and its competitors. This is 67% below median its historical median of 10.72. Over the past decade, JBT Marel's Interest Coverage has ranged from 1.91 to 13.73. According to the industry distribution chart, JBT Marel ranks #1722 out of 2332 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 73.8%.
Is JBT Marel's Interest Coverage too high?
JBT Marel's current Interest Coverage of 3.54 is 67% below median its 10-year median of 10.72. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.91 to a high of 13.73. The Industrial Products industry median Interest Coverage is 14.63. JBT Marel's value of 3.54 is 75.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, JBT Marel ranks #1722 out of 2332 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, JBT Marel has a GF Score™ of 81/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does JBT Marel's Interest Coverage compare to NPO and GTES?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, JBT Marel ranks #1722 out of 2332 companies for Interest Coverage. This places JBT Marel in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 14.63. JBT Marel's value of 3.54 is 75.8% below this benchmark. Historically, JBT Marel's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 1.91 to 13.73 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 10.72 vs. the industry median of 14.63, JBT Marel 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 Industrial Products company?
The median Interest Coverage among Industrial Products companies is 14.63, based on 2,332 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. JBT Marel's current Interest Coverage of 3.54 is 75.8% 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 JBT Marel and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Interest Coverage is 14.63 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. JBT Marel's current Interest Coverage is 3.54, which is 67% below median its own 10-year median of 10.72. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is JBT Marel stock overvalued right now?
JBT Marel (MEX:JBTM) has a current Interest Coverage of 3.54. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN2,853.80, compared to a current price of MXN2,258.46 — trading 20.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 3.54, which is 67% below median its 10-year median of 10.72 and 75.8% below the Industrial Products industry median of 14.63. JBT Marel's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 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 JBT Marel (MEX:JBTM), the current Interest Coverage is 3.54 as of Jun. 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 JBT Marel (MEX:JBTM) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, JBT Marel stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of MXN2,258.46 is trading 20.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN2,853.80.

Key valuation signals for MEX:JBTM:

  • Interest Coverage: 3.54 (67% below median its 10-year median of 10.72)
  • GF Value™: MXN2,853.80 vs. price of MXN2,258.46 (20.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 81/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 75.8% below the Industrial Products median (#1722 of 2332)

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


JBT Marel Business Description

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Address 333 West Wacker Drive, Suite 3400, Chicago, IL, USA, 60606
JBT Marel Corp operates through two reportable segments: Protein Solutions and Prepared Food and Beverage Solutions. The Protein Solutions segment includes businesses that provide solutions for the initial stage processing and harvesting of animal proteins, mainly focusing on poultry, pork, fish, and beef. The Prepared Food and Beverage Solutions segment includes businesses that offer solutions predominantly for downstream value-added preparation, preservation, and packaging of foods and beverages into ready-to-eat or drink products. This segment will also include capabilities for pet food, dairy, bakery, pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, and warehouse automation end markets. The majority of its revenue is generated from the Prepared Food and Beverage Solutions segment.
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