UNITE Group (MEX:UTGN) Interest Coverage: 4.71 (As of Dec. 2025) — 33% Above Median


MEX:UTGN UNITE Group PLC MEX:UTGN
48 GF Score
Price MXN106.40
GF Value MXN214.21
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What is UNITE Group Interest Coverage?

UNITE Group MEX:UTGN 48 Interest Coverage is 4.71 as of Dec. 2025, which is 33% above its 10-year median of 3.54. GuruFocus rates MEX:UTGN with a GF Score™ of 48/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN214.21. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 700 REITs companies, UNITE Group ranks better than 74.43% 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. UNITE Group's Operating Income for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was MXN1,591 Mil. UNITE Group's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was MXN-337 Mil. UNITE Group's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 4.71. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

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

MEX:UTGN' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.16   Med: 3.54   Max: 7.66
Current: 7.66


MEX:UTGN's Interest Coverage is ranked better than
74.43% of 700 companies
in the REITs industry
Industry Median: 3.095 vs MEX:UTGN: 7.66

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


UNITE Group  (MEX:UTGN) 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 .


UNITE Group Interest Coverage Related Terms


UNITE Group Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for UNITE 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.

UNITE Group Interest Coverage Chart

UNITE Group Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Interest Coverage
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 3.47 3.60 4.86 5.20 7.66

UNITE Group Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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 4.28 11.01 2.89 12.30 4.71

MEX:UTGN vs VICI, WPC: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the REIT - Diversified subindustry, UNITE 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.


UNITE Group Interest Coverage vs REITs Industry

For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, UNITE Group's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where UNITE Group's Interest Coverage falls into.


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UNITE 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.

UNITE 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, UNITE Group's Interest Expense was MXN-552 Mil. Its Operating Income was MXN4,230 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was MXN31,931 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (A: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*4230.255/-551.982
=7.66

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

Here, for the six months ended in Dec. 2025, UNITE Group's Interest Expense was MXN-337 Mil. Its Operating Income was MXN1,591 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was MXN31,931 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*1590.865/-337.456
=4.71

* 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 4.71 mean?
UNITE Group (MEX:UTGN) has a Interest Coverage of 4.71 as of Dec. 2025. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on UNITE Group and its competitors. This is 33% above median its historical median of 3.54. Over the past decade, UNITE Group's Interest Coverage has ranged from 2.16 to 7.66. According to the industry distribution chart, UNITE Group ranks #179 out of 700 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 25.6%.
Is UNITE Group's Interest Coverage too high?
UNITE Group's current Interest Coverage of 4.71 is 33% above median its 10-year median of 3.54. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.16 to a high of 7.66. The REITs industry median Interest Coverage is 3.10. UNITE Group's value of 4.71 is 52.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, UNITE Group ranks #179 out of 700 companies in the REITs industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, UNITE Group has a GF Score™ of 48/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does UNITE Group's Interest Coverage compare to VICI and WPC?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, UNITE Group ranks #179 out of 700 companies for Interest Coverage. This puts UNITE Group in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 3.10. UNITE Group's value of 4.71 is 52.2% above this benchmark. Historically, UNITE Group's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 2.16 to 7.66 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.54 vs. the industry median of 3.10, UNITE Group 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 REITs company?
The median Interest Coverage among REITs companies is 3.10, based on 700 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. UNITE Group's current Interest Coverage of 4.71 is 52.2% 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 UNITE Group and its competitors. For the REITs industry, the median Interest Coverage is 3.10 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. UNITE Group's current Interest Coverage is 4.71, which is 33% above median its own 10-year median of 3.54. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is UNITE Group stock overvalued right now?
UNITE Group (MEX:UTGN) has a current Interest Coverage of 4.71. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN214.21, compared to a current price of MXN106.40 — trading 50.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 4.71, which is 33% above median its 10-year median of 3.54 and 52.2% above the REITs industry median of 3.10. UNITE Group's overall GF Score™ is 48/100 with 6 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 UNITE Group (MEX:UTGN), the current Interest Coverage is 4.71 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 UNITE Group (MEX:UTGN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, UNITE Group stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of MXN106.40 is trading 50.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN214.21.

Key valuation signals for MEX:UTGN:

  • Interest Coverage: 4.71 (33% above median its 10-year median of 3.54)
  • GF Value™: MXN214.21 vs. price of MXN106.40 (50.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 48/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 52.2% above the REITs median (#179 of 700)

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


UNITE Group Business Description

Industry Real EstateREITs
Other Exchanges UTGl:UKUTG:UKU1B:Germany
Address Avon Street, 1st Floor, Welcome Building, Bristol, GBR, BS2 0PS
UNITE Group PLC is a real estate company engaged in the management, acquisition, and development of student accommodation properties. The Group's operations mainly generate rental income and asset management fees from properties owned directly or through joint ventures, while its property activities focus on the acquisition and development of real estate assets. The business is organised into two reportable segments: Operations, which manages rental properties and earns rental income and management fees, and Property, which undertakes property acquisition and development. The Group's properties are located exclusively in the United Kingdom.
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