NovaBev Group (MIC:BELU) Interest Coverage: 4.84 (As of Dec. 2023)


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What is NovaBev Group Interest Coverage?

NovaBev Group MIC:BELU -1.36% 17 Interest Coverage is 4.84 as of Dec. 2023. GuruFocus rates MIC:BELU with a GF Score™ of 17/100.

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. NovaBev Group's Operating Income for the six months ended in Dec. 2023 was ₽9,524 Mil. NovaBev Group's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2023 was ₽-1,966 Mil. NovaBev Group's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2023 was 4.84. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

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


MIC:BELU's Interest Coverage is not ranked *
in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry.
Industry Median: 8.63
* 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.


NovaBev Group  (MIC:BELU) 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 .


NovaBev Group Interest Coverage Related Terms


NovaBev Group Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for NovaBev 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.

NovaBev Group Interest Coverage Chart

NovaBev Group Annual Data
Trend Dec14 Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23
Interest Coverage
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NovaBev Group Semi-Annual Data
Jun14 Dec14 Jun15 Dec15 Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23
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 5.56 4.79 6.82 3.72 4.84

MIC:BELU vs BF.B: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Beverages - Wineries & Distilleries subindustry, NovaBev 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.


NovaBev Group Interest Coverage vs Beverages - Alcoholic Industry

For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry and Consumer Defensive sector, NovaBev Group's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

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


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NovaBev 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.

NovaBev Group's Interest Coverage for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2023 is calculated as

Here, for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2023, NovaBev Group's Interest Expense was ₽-3,518 Mil. Its Operating Income was ₽15,292 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₽26,008 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Dec. 2023 )/Interest Expense (A: Dec. 2023 )
=-1*15292/-3518
=4.35

NovaBev Group's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2023 is calculated as

Here, for the six months ended in Dec. 2023, NovaBev Group's Interest Expense was ₽-1,966 Mil. Its Operating Income was ₽9,524 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₽26,008 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Dec. 2023 )/Interest Expense (Q: Dec. 2023 )
=-1*9524/-1966
=4.84

* 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 4.84 mean?
NovaBev Group (MIC:BELU) has a Interest Coverage of 4.84 as of Dec. 2023. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on NovaBev Group and its competitors.
Is NovaBev Group's Interest Coverage too high?
NovaBev Group's current Interest Coverage is 4.84. The Beverages - Alcoholic industry median Interest Coverage is 8.63. NovaBev Group's value of 4.84 is 43.9% below this industry median. Overall, NovaBev Group has a GF Score™ of 17/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does NovaBev Group's Interest Coverage compare to BF.B?
NovaBev Group's Interest Coverage of 4.84 can be compared against companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 8.63. NovaBev Group's value of 4.84 is 43.9% below this benchmark. 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 Beverages - Alcoholic company?
The median Interest Coverage among Beverages - Alcoholic companies is 8.63, based on 159 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. NovaBev Group's current Interest Coverage of 4.84 is 43.9% 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 NovaBev Group and its competitors. For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, the median Interest Coverage is 8.63 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. NovaBev Group's current Interest Coverage is 4.84. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is NovaBev Group stock overvalued right now?
NovaBev Group (MIC:BELU) has a current Interest Coverage of 4.84. The current Interest Coverage is 4.84 and 43.9% below the Beverages - Alcoholic industry median of 8.63. NovaBev Group's overall GF Score™ is 17/100. 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 NovaBev Group (MIC:BELU), the current Interest Coverage is 4.84 as of Dec. 2023. 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.

NovaBev Group Business Description

Address 4, Yakimanskaya Embankment, Building 1, Moscow, RUS, 119180
NovaBev Group is a Russian alcohol and food products and operation of wholesale and retail business. It producer of vodka and distilled beverages, and is one of the main importers of spirits and wine in the country.
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