thyssenkrupp AG (MIL:1TKA) Interest Coverage: 0.01 (As of Mar. 2026) — 99% Below Median


MIL:1TKA thyssenkrupp AG MIL:1TKA
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What is thyssenkrupp AG Interest Coverage?

thyssenkrupp AG MIL:1TKA -6.91% 50 Interest Coverage is 0.01 as of Mar. 2026, which is 99% below its 10-year median of 1.80. GuruFocus rates MIL:1TKA with a GF Score™ of 50/100 and a GF Value™ of €4.27 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 427 Conglomerates companies, thyssenkrupp AG ranks worse than 234191.8% 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. thyssenkrupp AG's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €1 Mil. thyssenkrupp AG's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €-198 Mil. thyssenkrupp AG's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.01. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

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


MIL:1TKA's Interest Coverage is not ranked *
in the Conglomerates industry.
Industry Median: 5.29
* 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.


thyssenkrupp AG  (MIL:1TKA) 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 .


thyssenkrupp AG Interest Coverage Related Terms


thyssenkrupp AG Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for thyssenkrupp AG'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.

thyssenkrupp AG Interest Coverage Chart

thyssenkrupp AG Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
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thyssenkrupp AG Quarterly Data
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MIL:1TKA vs HON, MMM: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Conglomerates subindustry, thyssenkrupp AG'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.


thyssenkrupp AG Interest Coverage vs Conglomerates Industry

For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, thyssenkrupp AG's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

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


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thyssenkrupp AG 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.

thyssenkrupp AG'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, thyssenkrupp AG's Interest Expense was €-211 Mil. Its Operating Income was €-688 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €520 Mil.

thyssenkrupp AG did not have earnings to cover the interest expense.

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

Here, for the three months ended in Mar. 2026, thyssenkrupp AG's Interest Expense was €-198 Mil. Its Operating Income was €1 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €544 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*1/-198
=0.01

* 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 0.01 mean?
thyssenkrupp AG (MIL:1TKA) has a Interest Coverage of 0.01 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on thyssenkrupp AG and its competitors. This is 99% below median its historical median of 1.80. According to the industry distribution chart, thyssenkrupp AG ranks #999999 out of 427 companies in the Conglomerates industry.
Is thyssenkrupp AG's Interest Coverage too high?
thyssenkrupp AG's current Interest Coverage of 0.01 is 99% below median its 10-year median of 1.80. The Conglomerates industry median Interest Coverage is 5.29. thyssenkrupp AG's value of 0.01 is 99.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, thyssenkrupp AG ranks #999999 out of 427 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, thyssenkrupp AG has a GF Score™ of 50/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does thyssenkrupp AG's Interest Coverage compare to HON and MMM?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, thyssenkrupp AG ranks #999999 out of 427 companies for Interest Coverage. This places thyssenkrupp AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 5.29. thyssenkrupp AG's value of 0.01 is 99.8% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 1.80 vs. the industry median of 5.29, thyssenkrupp AG 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 Conglomerates company?
The median Interest Coverage among Conglomerates companies is 5.29, based on 427 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. thyssenkrupp AG's current Interest Coverage of 0.01 is 99.8% 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 thyssenkrupp AG and its competitors. For the Conglomerates industry, the median Interest Coverage is 5.29 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. thyssenkrupp AG's current Interest Coverage is 0.01, which is 99% below median its own 10-year median of 1.80. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is thyssenkrupp AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, thyssenkrupp AG (MIL:1TKA) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €4.27, compared to a current price of €10.30 — trading 141.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 0.01, which is 99% below median its 10-year median of 1.80 and 99.8% below the Conglomerates industry median of 5.29. thyssenkrupp AG's overall GF Score™ is 50/100 with 3 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 thyssenkrupp AG (MIL:1TKA), the current Interest Coverage is 0.01 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 thyssenkrupp AG (MIL:1TKA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, thyssenkrupp AG stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €10.30 is trading 141.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of €4.27. GuruFocus considers thyssenkrupp AG to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for MIL:1TKA:

  • Interest Coverage: 0.01 (99% below median its 10-year median of 1.80)
  • GF Value™: €4.27 vs. price of €10.30 (141.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 50/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 99.8% below the Conglomerates median (#999999 of 427)

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


thyssenkrupp AG Business Description

Address ThyssenKrupp Allee 1, Essen, NW, DEU, 45143
thyssenkrupp AG is a diversified industrial group with steel operations and capital goods and services businesses. Its segment includes Materials Services, Decarbon Technologies, Automotive Technology, Steel Europe, and Marine Systems. Automotive Technology is one of the German suppliers and engineering partners to the international automotive industry. Decarbon Technologies covers the businesses of Rothe Erde, Uhde, Polysius, and the majority investment in thyssenkrupp Nucera. Material Services includes the distribution of mill-independent materials, distributors, and services. Steel Europe concentrates on the market for high-quality flat carbon steel. Marine Systems is a supplier for submarine and surface vessel construction. it generates the majority of Revenue from Materials Services.
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