K+S AG (MEX:SDFN) Interest Coverage: 0 (At Loss) (As of Mar. 2026)


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What is K+S AG Interest Coverage?

K+S AG MEX:SDFN 72 Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss) as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates MEX:SDFN with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN421.73. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 199 Agriculture companies, K+S AG ranks worse than 502512.06% 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. K+S AG's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN-2,518 Mil. K+S AG's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN-323 Mil. did not have earnings to cover the interest expense. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

The historical rank and industry rank for K+S AG's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:


MEX:SDFN's Interest Coverage is not ranked *
in the Agriculture industry.
Industry Median: 7.18
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Interest Coverage only.

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


K+S AG  (MEX:SDFN) 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 .


K+S AG Interest Coverage Related Terms


K+S AG Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for K+S AG'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.

K+S AG Interest Coverage Chart

K+S AG Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Interest Coverage
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K+S AG 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:SDFN vs CTVA, CF, MOS: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Agricultural Inputs subindustry, K+S AG'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.


K+S AG Interest Coverage vs Agriculture Industry

For the Agriculture industry and Basic Materials sector, K+S AG's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where K+S AG's Interest Coverage falls into.


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K+S AG 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.

K+S AG'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, K+S AG's Interest Expense was MXN-472 Mil. Its Operating Income was MXN-29,705 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was MXN10,441 Mil.

K+S AG did not have earnings to cover the interest expense.

K+S AG's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Here, for the three months ended in Mar. 2026, K+S AG's Interest Expense was MXN-323 Mil. Its Operating Income was MXN-2,518 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was MXN0 Mil.

K+S AG did not have earnings to cover the interest expense.

* 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 0 (At Loss) mean?
K+S AG (MEX:SDFN) has a Interest Coverage of 0 (At Loss) as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on K+S AG and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, K+S AG ranks #999999 out of 199 companies in the Agriculture industry.
Is K+S AG's Interest Coverage too high?
K+S AG's current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). Based on the distribution chart, K+S AG ranks #999999 out of 199 companies in the Agriculture industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, K+S AG has a GF Score™ of 72/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does K+S AG's Interest Coverage compare to CTVA and CF?
According to the Agriculture industry distribution chart, K+S AG ranks #999999 out of 199 companies for Interest Coverage. This places K+S AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 7.18. 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 Agriculture company?
The median Interest Coverage among Agriculture companies is 7.18, based on 199 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. 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 K+S AG and its competitors. For the Agriculture industry, the median Interest Coverage is 7.18 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. K+S AG's current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is K+S AG stock overvalued right now?
K+S AG (MEX:SDFN) has a current Interest Coverage of 0 (At Loss). The stock's GF Value™ is MXN421.73, compared to a current price of MXN429.80 — trading 1.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). K+S AG's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 3 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 K+S AG (MEX:SDFN), the current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss) 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 K+S AG (MEX:SDFN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, K+S AG stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of MXN429.80 is trading 1.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN421.73.

Key valuation signals for MEX:SDFN:

  • Interest Coverage: 0 (At Loss)
  • GF Value™: MXN421.73 vs. price of MXN429.80 (1.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 72/100 with 3 warning signs

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


K+S AG Business Description

Address Bertha-von-Suttner-Strasse 7, Kassel, DEU, 34131
K+S AG produces two products: fertilizer and salt. The company engaged in business with potash and magnesium products from plants in Germany and Canadian sites in Bethune, as well as the European salt activities. It also includes the waste disposal and recycling business in Germany. extraction and processing of raw materials.
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