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. Datalogic SpA's
Operating Income
for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €-4.6 Mil. Datalogic SpA's Interest Expense for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €-0.3 Mil.
did not have earnings to cover the interest expense.
The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.
The historical rank and industry rank for Datalogic SpA's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:
MIL:DAL'
s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.73 Med: 21.74 Max: 47.24
Current: 5
MIL:DAL's Interest Coverage is ranked worse than 73.88% of 1673
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 13.73
vs MIL:DAL: 5.00
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 .
Datalogic SpA Interest Coverage Related Terms
Datalogic SpA Interest Coverage Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Datalogic SpA'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.
MIL:DAL vs COHR, KEYS, GRMN: Interest Coverage Comparison
For the Scientific & Technical Instruments subindustry, Datalogic SpA'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.
Datalogic SpA Interest Coverage vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Datalogic SpA's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Datalogic SpA's Interest Coverage falls into.
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:
Datalogic SpA did not have earnings to cover the interest expense.
* 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.
What does a Interest Coverage of 0 (At Loss) mean?
Datalogic SpA (MIL:DAL) has a Interest Coverage of 0 (At Loss) as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Datalogic SpA and its competitors. Over the past decade, Datalogic SpA's Interest Coverage has ranged from 3.73 to 47.24. According to the industry distribution chart, Datalogic SpA ranks #1236 out of 1673 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 73.9%.
Is Datalogic SpA's Interest Coverage too high?
Datalogic SpA's current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.73 to a high of 47.24. Based on the distribution chart, Datalogic SpA ranks #1236 out of 1673 companies in the Hardware industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Datalogic SpA has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Datalogic SpA's Interest Coverage compare to COHR and KEYS?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Datalogic SpA ranks #1236 out of 1673 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Datalogic SpA in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 13.73. Historically, Datalogic SpA's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 3.73 to 47.24 over the past decade. 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 Hardware company?
The median Interest Coverage among Hardware companies is 13.73, based on 1,673 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. 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 Datalogic SpA and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Interest Coverage is 13.73 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Datalogic SpA's current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Datalogic SpA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Datalogic SpA (MIL:DAL) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €5.27, compared to a current price of €5.75 — trading 9.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). Datalogic SpA's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 with 10 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 Datalogic SpA (MIL:DAL), the current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss) 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 Datalogic SpA (MIL:DAL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Datalogic SpA stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €5.75 is trading 9.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of €5.27.
GuruFocus considers Datalogic SpA to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for MIL:DAL:
Interest Coverage: 0 (At Loss)
GF Value™: €5.27 vs. price of €5.75 (9.1% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MIL:DAL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Datalogic SpA is an Italian company that provides services to the data capture and factory automation markets. It specializes in designing and producing bar code readers, mobile computers, RFID, sensors for detection, measurement, and safety, machine vision, and laser marking systems. The company's products are used in various processes throughout the Retail, Manufacturing, Transportation, Logistics, and Healthcare industries. Geographically, it generates maximum revenue from Italy, followed by the Americas, Asia-Pacific, and the EMEAI (excluding Italy) region.
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