Vestis (MEX:VSTS) Interest Coverage: 1.27 (As of Mar. 2026) — 97% Below Median


MEX:VSTS Vestis Corp MEX:VSTS
36 GF Score
Price MXN224.00
GF Value MXN177.55
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 7 Warning Signs
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What is Vestis Interest Coverage?

Vestis MEX:VSTS 36 Interest Coverage is 1.27 as of Mar. 2026, which is 97% below its 10-year median of 42.27. GuruFocus rates MEX:VSTS with a GF Score™ of 36/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN177.55 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 812 Business Services companies, Vestis ranks worse than 94.58% 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. Vestis's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN483 Mil. Vestis's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN-380 Mil. Vestis's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.27. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

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

MEX:VSTS' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.7   Med: 42.27   Max: 726.8
Current: 0.95


MEX:VSTS's Interest Coverage is ranked worse than
94.58% of 812 companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 12.98 vs MEX:VSTS: 0.95

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


Vestis  (MEX:VSTS) 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 .


Vestis Interest Coverage Related Terms


Vestis Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Vestis'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.

Vestis Interest Coverage Chart

Vestis Annual Data
Trend Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
Interest Coverage
Get a 7-Day Free Trial N/A 42.27 103.32 1.25 0.70

Vestis Quarterly Data
Sep21 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 0.00 1.11 0.72 0.75 1.27

MEX:VSTS vs HTZ, PRG, WLFC: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Rental & Leasing Services subindustry, Vestis'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.


Vestis Interest Coverage vs Business Services Industry

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

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


MEX:VSTS
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Vestis 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.

Vestis's Interest Coverage for the fiscal year that ended in Sep. 2025 is calculated as

Here, for the fiscal year that ended in Sep. 2025, Vestis's Interest Expense was MXN-1,693 Mil. Its Operating Income was MXN1,182 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was MXN25,008 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Sep. 2025 )/Interest Expense (A: Sep. 2025 )
=-1*1181.935/-1692.509
=0.70

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

Here, for the three months ended in Mar. 2026, Vestis's Interest Expense was MXN-380 Mil. Its Operating Income was MXN483 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was MXN23,926 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*482.898/-379.859
=1.27

* 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 1.27 mean?
Vestis (MEX:VSTS) has a Interest Coverage of 1.27 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Vestis and its competitors. This is 97% below median its historical median of 42.27. Over the past decade, Vestis' Interest Coverage has ranged from 0.70 to 726.80. According to the industry distribution chart, Vestis ranks #768 out of 812 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 94.6%.
Is Vestis' Interest Coverage too high?
Vestis' current Interest Coverage of 1.27 is 97% below median its 10-year median of 42.27. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.70 to a high of 726.80. The Business Services industry median Interest Coverage is 12.98. Vestis' value of 1.27 is 90.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Vestis ranks #768 out of 812 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Vestis has a GF Score™ of 36/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Vestis' Interest Coverage compare to HTZ and PRG?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Vestis ranks #768 out of 812 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Vestis in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 12.98. Vestis' value of 1.27 is 90.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Vestis' own Interest Coverage has ranged from 0.70 to 726.80 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 42.27 vs. the industry median of 12.98, Vestis 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 812 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. Vestis's current Interest Coverage of 1.27 is 90.2% 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 Vestis 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. Vestis's current Interest Coverage is 1.27, which is 97% below median its own 10-year median of 42.27. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Vestis stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vestis (MEX:VSTS) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN177.55, compared to a current price of MXN224.00 — trading 26.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 1.27, which is 97% below median its 10-year median of 42.27 and 90.2% below the Business Services industry median of 12.98. Vestis' overall GF Score™ is 36/100 with 7 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 Vestis (MEX:VSTS), the current Interest Coverage is 1.27 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 Vestis (MEX:VSTS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vestis stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of MXN224.00 is trading 26.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN177.55. GuruFocus considers Vestis to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for MEX:VSTS:

  • Interest Coverage: 1.27 (97% below median its 10-year median of 42.27)
  • GF Value™: MXN177.55 vs. price of MXN224.00 (26.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 36/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 90.2% below the Business Services median (#768 of 812)

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


Vestis Business Description

Other Exchanges VSTS:USA6TS:Germany
Address 1035 Alpharetta Street, Suite 2100, Roswell, GA, USA, 30075
Vestis Corp is a provider of uniform rentals and workplace supplies across the United States and Canada. It provides uniforms, mats, towels, linens, restroom supplies, first-aid supplies, safety products, and other workplace supplies. The Company serves customers ranging from small, family-owned operations with a single location to large corporations and national franchises with multiple locations. The company operates in the United States and Canada as reportable segments. The company earns the majority of its revenue from the United States.
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