Fervi SpA (MIL:FVI) Interest Coverage: 15.95 (As of Jun. 2025) — 67% Below Median

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MIL:FVI Fervi SpA MIL:FVI
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What is Fervi SpA Interest Coverage?

Fervi SpA MIL:FVI 57 Interest Coverage is 15.95 as of Jun. 2025, which is 67% below its 10-year median of 48.76. GuruFocus rates MIL:FVI with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of €14.27. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review.

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. Fervi SpA's Operating Income for the six months ended in Jun. 2025 was €2.15 Mil. Fervi SpA's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Jun. 2025 was €-0.14 Mil. Fervi SpA's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2025 was 15.95. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

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

MIL:FVI' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.19   Med: 48.76   Max: 106.44
Current: 16.16


MIL:FVI's Interest Coverage is not ranked
in the Industrial Products industry.
Industry Median: 14.72 vs MIL:FVI: 16.16

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


Fervi SpA  (MIL:FVI) 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 .


Fervi SpA Interest Coverage Related Terms


Fervi SpA Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Fervi 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.

Fervi SpA Interest Coverage Chart

Fervi SpA Annual Data
Trend Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24
Interest Coverage
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 55.37 106.44 42.15 36.02 27.93

Fervi SpA Semi-Annual Data
Dec15 Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25
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 39.60 32.40 48.49 16.41 15.95

MIL:FVI vs SNA, RBC, LECO: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Tools & Accessories subindustry, Fervi 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.


Fervi SpA Interest Coverage vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Fervi SpA's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Fervi SpA 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.

Fervi SpA's Interest Coverage for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2024 is calculated as

Here, for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2024, Fervi SpA's Interest Expense was €-0.18 Mil. Its Operating Income was €5.06 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €4.28 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Dec. 2024 )/Interest Expense (A: Dec. 2024 )
=-1*5.055/-0.181
=27.93

Fervi SpA's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2025 is calculated as

Here, for the six months ended in Jun. 2025, Fervi SpA's Interest Expense was €-0.14 Mil. Its Operating Income was €2.15 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €8.36 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Jun. 2025 )/Interest Expense (Q: Jun. 2025 )
=-1*2.153/-0.135
=15.95

* 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 15.95 mean?
Fervi SpA (MIL:FVI) has a Interest Coverage of 15.95 as of Jun. 2025. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Fervi SpA and its competitors. This is 67% below median its historical median of 48.76. Over the past decade, Fervi SpA's Interest Coverage has ranged from 5.19 to 106.44.
Is Fervi SpA's Interest Coverage too high?
Fervi SpA's current Interest Coverage of 15.95 is 67% below median its 10-year median of 48.76. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.19 to a high of 106.44. The Industrial Products industry median Interest Coverage is 14.72. Fervi SpA's value of 15.95 is 8.4% above this industry median. Overall, Fervi SpA has a GF Score™ of 57/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Fervi SpA's Interest Coverage compare to SNA and RBC?
Fervi SpA's Interest Coverage of 15.95 can be compared against companies in the Industrial Products industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 14.72. Fervi SpA's value of 15.95 is 8.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Fervi SpA's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 5.19 to 106.44 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 48.76 vs. the industry median of 14.72, Fervi SpA has consistently been above 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 Industrial Products company?
The median Interest Coverage among Industrial Products companies is 14.72, based on 2,321 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. Fervi SpA's current Interest Coverage of 15.95 is 8.4% above 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 Fervi SpA and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Interest Coverage is 14.72 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Fervi SpA's current Interest Coverage is 15.95, which is 67% below median its own 10-year median of 48.76. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Fervi SpA stock overvalued right now?
Fervi SpA (MIL:FVI) has a current Interest Coverage of 15.95. The stock's GF Value™ is €14.27, compared to a current price of €16.20 — trading 13.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 15.95, which is 67% below median its 10-year median of 48.76 and 8.4% above the Industrial Products industry median of 14.72. Fervi SpA's overall GF Score™ is 57/100 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 Fervi SpA (MIL:FVI), the current Interest Coverage is 15.95 as of Jun. 2025. 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 Fervi SpA (MIL:FVI) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fervi SpA stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €16.20 is trading 13.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of €14.27.

Key valuation signals for MIL:FVI:

  • Interest Coverage: 15.95 (67% below median its 10-year median of 48.76)
  • GF Value™: €14.27 vs. price of €16.20 (13.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 57/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 8.4% above the Industrial Products median

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


Fervi SpA Business Description

Address Via del Commercio 81, Vignola, Modena, ITA, 41058
Fervi SpA is engaged in the distribution of materials, the supply of industrial tools, and do-it-yourself materials for professionals and the general public. Its product offerings include machine tools, accessories for machines, abrasive products, consumables, measuring instruments (measuring devices, scales, etc.), hand-held tools (pliers, shears, wrenches, screwdrivers, etc.), and general hardware. Geographically, the company derives a majority of its revenue from the sale of its products in Italy, and the rest from other parts of Europe, Asia, America, and Africa.
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