London Stock Exchange Group (MEX:LSEN) Interest Coverage: 6.37 (As of Dec. 2025) — 25% Below Median


MEX:LSEN London Stock Exchange Group PLC MEX:LSEN
78 GF Score
Price MXN1,939.00
GF Value MXN2,536.64
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is London Stock Exchange Group Interest Coverage?

London Stock Exchange Group MEX:LSEN 78 Interest Coverage is 6.37 as of Dec. 2025, which is 25% below its 10-year median of 8.47. GuruFocus rates MEX:LSEN with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN2,536.64 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 427 Capital Markets companies, London Stock Exchange Group ranks worse than 63.23% 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. London Stock Exchange Group's Operating Income for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was MXN26,418 Mil. London Stock Exchange Group's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was MXN-4,146 Mil. London Stock Exchange Group's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 6.37. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

The historical rank and industry rank for London Stock Exchange Group's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:

MEX:LSEN' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.04   Med: 8.47   Max: 12.53
Current: 6.7


MEX:LSEN's Interest Coverage is ranked worse than
63.23% of 427 companies
in the Capital Markets industry
Industry Median: 19.12 vs MEX:LSEN: 6.70

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


London Stock Exchange Group  (MEX:LSEN) 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 .


London Stock Exchange Group Interest Coverage Related Terms


London Stock Exchange Group Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for London Stock Exchange 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.

London Stock Exchange Group Interest Coverage Chart

London Stock Exchange Group Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Interest Coverage
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London Stock Exchange Group Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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MEX:LSEN vs SPGI, CME, ICE: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Financial Data & Stock Exchanges subindustry, London Stock Exchange 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.


London Stock Exchange Group Interest Coverage vs Capital Markets Industry

For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, London Stock Exchange Group's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where London Stock Exchange Group's Interest Coverage falls into.


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London Stock Exchange Group 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.

London Stock Exchange Group'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, London Stock Exchange Group's Interest Expense was MXN-7,810 Mil. Its Operating Income was MXN52,306 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was MXN202,305 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (A: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*52305.715/-7809.701
=6.70

London Stock Exchange Group's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Here, for the six months ended in Dec. 2025, London Stock Exchange Group's Interest Expense was MXN-4,146 Mil. Its Operating Income was MXN26,418 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was MXN202,305 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*26418.002/-4145.891
=6.37

* 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 6.37 mean?
London Stock Exchange Group (MEX:LSEN) has a Interest Coverage of 6.37 as of Dec. 2025. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on London Stock Exchange Group and its competitors. This is 25% below median its historical median of 8.47. Over the past decade, London Stock Exchange Group's Interest Coverage has ranged from 4.04 to 12.53. According to the industry distribution chart, London Stock Exchange Group ranks #270 out of 427 companies in the Capital Markets industry, placing it in the top 63.2%.
Is London Stock Exchange Group's Interest Coverage too high?
London Stock Exchange Group's current Interest Coverage of 6.37 is 25% below median its 10-year median of 8.47. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.04 to a high of 12.53. The Capital Markets industry median Interest Coverage is 19.12. London Stock Exchange Group's value of 6.37 is 66.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, London Stock Exchange Group ranks #270 out of 427 companies in the Capital Markets industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, London Stock Exchange Group has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does London Stock Exchange Group's Interest Coverage compare to SPGI and CME?
According to the Capital Markets industry distribution chart, London Stock Exchange Group ranks #270 out of 427 companies for Interest Coverage. This places London Stock Exchange Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 19.12. London Stock Exchange Group's value of 6.37 is 66.7% below this benchmark. Historically, London Stock Exchange Group's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 4.04 to 12.53 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.47 vs. the industry median of 19.12, London Stock Exchange Group 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 a Capital Markets company?
The median Interest Coverage among Capital Markets companies is 19.12, based on 427 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. London Stock Exchange Group's current Interest Coverage of 6.37 is 66.7% 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 London Stock Exchange Group and its competitors. For the Capital Markets industry, the median Interest Coverage is 19.12 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. London Stock Exchange Group's current Interest Coverage is 6.37, which is 25% below median its own 10-year median of 8.47. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is London Stock Exchange Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, London Stock Exchange Group (MEX:LSEN) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN2,536.64, compared to a current price of MXN1,939.00 — trading 23.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 6.37, which is 25% below median its 10-year median of 8.47 and 66.7% below the Capital Markets industry median of 19.12. London Stock Exchange Group's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 5 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 London Stock Exchange Group (MEX:LSEN), the current Interest Coverage is 6.37 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 London Stock Exchange Group (MEX:LSEN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, London Stock Exchange Group stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of MXN1,939.00 is trading 23.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN2,536.64. GuruFocus considers London Stock Exchange Group to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for MEX:LSEN:

  • Interest Coverage: 6.37 (25% below median its 10-year median of 8.47)
  • GF Value™: MXN2,536.64 vs. price of MXN1,939.00 (23.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 78/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 66.7% below the Capital Markets median (#270 of 427)

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


London Stock Exchange Group Business Description

Address 10 Paternoster Square, London, GBR, EC4M 7LS
London Stock Exchange Group is a fully integrated financial exchange company covering the financial market value chain from primary and secondary markets across multiple asset classes over data, index, and analytics down to clearing and post-trading reporting. With the acquisition of Refinitiv, LSEG generates about two-thirds of its revenue from data and analytics including its FTSE Russell and WM/Refinitiv benchmarks as well as data feeds and terminals. The group is also a majority shareholder in Tradeweb, one of the dominant global fixed-income trading venues, as well as LCH, the largest clearinghouse for over-the-counter swaps globally.
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