Verisk Analytics (MEX:VRSK) Interest Coverage: 8.15 (As of Mar. 2026) — 16% Above Median


MEX:VRSK Verisk Analytics Inc MEX:VRSK
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What is Verisk Analytics Interest Coverage?

Verisk Analytics MEX:VRSK 26 Interest Coverage is 8.15 as of Mar. 2026, which is 16% above its 10-year median of 7.05. GuruFocus rates MEX:VRSK with a GF Score™ of 26/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN5,238.28 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 813 Business Services companies, Verisk Analytics ranks worse than 60.15% 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. Verisk Analytics's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN6,351 Mil. Verisk Analytics's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN-779 Mil. Verisk Analytics's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 8.15. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

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

MEX:VRSK' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.5   Med: 7.05   Max: 10.13
Current: 7.68


MEX:VRSK's Interest Coverage is ranked worse than
60.15% of 813 companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 12.98 vs MEX:VRSK: 7.68

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


Verisk Analytics  (MEX:VRSK) 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 .


Verisk Analytics Interest Coverage Related Terms


Verisk Analytics Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Verisk Analytics'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.

Verisk Analytics Interest Coverage Chart

Verisk Analytics 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 7.18 10.13 9.80 10.06 7.86

Verisk Analytics Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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 9.09 9.98 8.20 5.51 8.15

MEX:VRSK vs EFX, BAH, FCN: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Consulting Services subindustry, Verisk Analytics'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.


Verisk Analytics Interest Coverage vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Verisk Analytics's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Verisk Analytics's Interest Coverage falls into.


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Verisk Analytics 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.

Verisk Analytics'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, Verisk Analytics's Interest Expense was MXN-3,077 Mil. Its Operating Income was MXN24,198 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was MXN60,593 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (A: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*24197.86/-3077.174
=7.86

Verisk Analytics's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Here, for the three months ended in Mar. 2026, Verisk Analytics's Interest Expense was MXN-779 Mil. Its Operating Income was MXN6,351 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was MXN78,296 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*6351.117/-779.013
=8.15

* 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 8.15 mean?
Verisk Analytics (MEX:VRSK) has a Interest Coverage of 8.15 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Verisk Analytics and its competitors. This is 16% above median its historical median of 7.05. Over the past decade, Verisk Analytics' Interest Coverage has ranged from 5.50 to 10.13. According to the industry distribution chart, Verisk Analytics ranks #489 out of 813 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 60.1%.
Is Verisk Analytics' Interest Coverage too high?
Verisk Analytics' current Interest Coverage of 8.15 is 16% above median its 10-year median of 7.05. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.50 to a high of 10.13. The Business Services industry median Interest Coverage is 12.98. Verisk Analytics' value of 8.15 is 37.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Verisk Analytics ranks #489 out of 813 companies in the Business Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Verisk Analytics has a GF Score™ of 26/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Verisk Analytics' Interest Coverage compare to EFX and BAH?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Verisk Analytics ranks #489 out of 813 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Verisk Analytics in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 12.98. Verisk Analytics' value of 8.15 is 37.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Verisk Analytics' own Interest Coverage has ranged from 5.50 to 10.13 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.05 vs. the industry median of 12.98, Verisk Analytics 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 Business Services company?
The median Interest Coverage among Business Services companies is 12.98, based on 813 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. Verisk Analytics's current Interest Coverage of 8.15 is 37.2% 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 Verisk Analytics and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Interest Coverage is 12.98 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Verisk Analytics's current Interest Coverage is 8.15, which is 16% above median its own 10-year median of 7.05. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Verisk Analytics stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Verisk Analytics (MEX:VRSK) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN5,238.28, compared to a current price of MXN2,970.00 — trading 43.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 8.15, which is 16% above median its 10-year median of 7.05 and 37.2% below the Business Services industry median of 12.98. Verisk Analytics' overall GF Score™ is 26/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Verisk Analytics (MEX:VRSK), the current Interest Coverage is 8.15 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 Verisk Analytics (MEX:VRSK) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Verisk Analytics stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of MXN2,970.00 is trading 43.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN5,238.28. GuruFocus considers Verisk Analytics to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for MEX:VRSK:

  • Interest Coverage: 8.15 (16% above median its 10-year median of 7.05)
  • GF Value™: MXN5,238.28 vs. price of MXN2,970.00 (43.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 26/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 37.2% below the Business Services median (#489 of 813)

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


Verisk Analytics Business Description

Address 545 Washington Boulevard, Jersey City, NJ, USA, 07310-1686
Verisk is a leading data, analytics, and technology provider for property-casualty insurers. Verisk traces its history to Insurance Services Office, a nonprofit advisory organization founded in 1971 by US P&C insurers. ISO was formed as an association of insurance companies to assist with a variety of insurance use cases, such as reporting to regulators, defining policies, and determining independent premium rates. As the firm expanded its use cases, it became a for-profit company, renamed Verisk, and went public in 2009. Verisk's single segment (insurance) provides underwriting solutions, including forms, rules, loss costs, and catastrophe modeling. For claims, Verisk's solutions include property repair estimates and antifraud tools. About 83% of Verisk's revenue is US-based.
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