Apollo Global Management (MIL:1APO) Interest Coverage: 5.88 (As of Mar. 2026) — 74% Below Median


MIL:1APO Apollo Global Management Inc MIL:1APO
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What is Apollo Global Management Interest Coverage?

Apollo Global Management MIL:1APO +4.96% 56 Interest Coverage is 5.88 as of Mar. 2026, which is 74% below its 10-year median of 22.32. GuruFocus rates MIL:1APO with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of €115.86 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 480 Asset Management companies, Apollo Global Management ranks worse than 59.79% 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. Apollo Global Management's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €687 Mil. Apollo Global Management's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €-117 Mil. Apollo Global Management's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 5.88. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

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

MIL:1APO' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.18   Med: 22.32   Max: 27.96
Current: 17.73


MIL:1APO's Interest Coverage is ranked worse than
59.79% of 480 companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 44.98 vs MIL:1APO: 17.73

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


Apollo Global Management  (MIL:1APO) 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 .


Apollo Global Management Interest Coverage Related Terms


Apollo Global Management Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Apollo Global Management'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.

Apollo Global Management Interest Coverage Chart

Apollo Global Management Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Interest Coverage
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Apollo Global Management 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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MIL:1APO vs KKR, STT, AMP: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, Apollo Global Management'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.


Apollo Global Management Interest Coverage vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Apollo Global Management's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Apollo Global Management's Interest Coverage falls into.


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Apollo Global Management 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.

Apollo Global Management'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, Apollo Global Management's Interest Expense was €-316 Mil. Its Operating Income was €7,052 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €11,413 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (A: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*7052.332/-315.98
=22.32

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

Here, for the three months ended in Mar. 2026, Apollo Global Management's Interest Expense was €-117 Mil. Its Operating Income was €687 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €12,300 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*686.81/-116.775
=5.88

* 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 5.88 mean?
Apollo Global Management (MIL:1APO) has a Interest Coverage of 5.88 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Apollo Global Management and its competitors. This is 74% below median its historical median of 22.32. Over the past decade, Apollo Global Management's Interest Coverage has ranged from 2.18 to 27.96. According to the industry distribution chart, Apollo Global Management ranks #287 out of 480 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 59.8%.
Is Apollo Global Management's Interest Coverage too high?
Apollo Global Management's current Interest Coverage of 5.88 is 74% below median its 10-year median of 22.32. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.18 to a high of 27.96. The Asset Management industry median Interest Coverage is 44.98. Apollo Global Management's value of 5.88 is 86.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Apollo Global Management ranks #287 out of 480 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Apollo Global Management has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Apollo Global Management's Interest Coverage compare to KKR and STT?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Apollo Global Management ranks #287 out of 480 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Apollo Global Management in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 44.98. Apollo Global Management's value of 5.88 is 86.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Apollo Global Management's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 2.18 to 27.96 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 22.32 vs. the industry median of 44.98, Apollo Global Management 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 an Asset Management company?
The median Interest Coverage among Asset Management companies is 44.98, based on 480 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. Apollo Global Management's current Interest Coverage of 5.88 is 86.9% 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 Apollo Global Management and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Interest Coverage is 44.98 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Apollo Global Management's current Interest Coverage is 5.88, which is 74% below median its own 10-year median of 22.32. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Apollo Global Management stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Apollo Global Management (MIL:1APO) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €115.86, compared to a current price of €106.80 — trading 7.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 5.88, which is 74% below median its 10-year median of 22.32 and 86.9% below the Asset Management industry median of 44.98. Apollo Global Management's overall GF Score™ is 56/100 with 5 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 Apollo Global Management (MIL:1APO), the current Interest Coverage is 5.88 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 Apollo Global Management (MIL:1APO) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Apollo Global Management stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €106.80 is trading 7.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of €115.86. GuruFocus considers Apollo Global Management to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for MIL:1APO:

  • Interest Coverage: 5.88 (74% below median its 10-year median of 22.32)
  • GF Value™: €115.86 vs. price of €106.80 (7.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 56/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 86.9% below the Asset Management median (#287 of 480)

No single metric tells the full story. See the MIL:1APO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Apollo Global Management Business Description

Address 9 West 57th Street, 42nd Floor, New York, NY, USA, 10019
Apollo is one of the world's largest alternative asset managers, with $938.4 billion in total assets under management, or AUM, including $709.1 billion in fee-earning assets, at the end of 2025. The company has two core operating segments: asset management and retirement services. Apollo operates with scale in each of its major product lines—private equity (with $128.4 billion in total AUM and $75.0 billion in fee-earning AUM), real estate/real assets ($60.8 billion/$27.6 billion), and credit ($749.2 billion/$606.5 billion). Apollo has a distribution profile that is likely not too far off from the industry averages—with 84% of its assets held by institutional investors and 16% by high-net-worth clients.
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