PLC SpA (MIL:PLC) Interest Coverage: 354.42 (As of Dec. 2025) — 3253% Above Median


MIL:PLC PLC SpA MIL:PLC
74 GF Score
Price €3.08
GF Value €2.54
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is PLC SpA Interest Coverage?

PLC SpA MIL:PLC -0.65% 74 Interest Coverage is 354.42 as of Dec. 2025, which is 3253% above its 10-year median of 10.57. GuruFocus rates MIL:PLC with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of €2.54 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,354 Construction companies, PLC SpA ranks better than 85.08% 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. PLC SpA's Operating Income for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was €9.22 Mil. PLC SpA's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was €-0.03 Mil. PLC SpA's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 354.42. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

Good Sign:

Ben Graham prefers companies' interest coverage to be at least 5. PLC SpA has enough cash to cover all of its debt. Its financial situation is stable.

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

MIL:PLC' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.59   Med: 10.57   Max: 90.99
Current: 90.99


MIL:PLC's Interest Coverage is ranked better than
85.08% of 1354 companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 7.865 vs MIL:PLC: 90.99

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


PLC SpA  (MIL:PLC) 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 .


PLC SpA Interest Coverage Related Terms


PLC SpA Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for PLC 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.

PLC SpA Interest Coverage Chart

PLC SpA Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Interest Coverage
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 8.50 0.00 3.82 19.91 90.99

PLC SpA Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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 7.15 12.98 31.37 30.90 354.42

MIL:PLC vs PWR, FIX, EME: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, PLC 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.


PLC SpA Interest Coverage vs Construction Industry

For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, PLC SpA's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

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


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PLC 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.

PLC SpA'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, PLC SpA's Interest Expense was €-0.14 Mil. Its Operating Income was €12.74 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €2.05 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (A: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*12.738/-0.14
=90.99

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

Here, for the six months ended in Dec. 2025, PLC SpA's Interest Expense was €-0.03 Mil. Its Operating Income was €9.22 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €2.05 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*9.215/-0.026
=354.42

* 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 354.42 mean?
PLC SpA (MIL:PLC) has a Interest Coverage of 354.42 as of Dec. 2025. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on PLC SpA and its competitors. This is 3253% above median its historical median of 10.57. Over the past decade, PLC SpA's Interest Coverage has ranged from 0.59 to 90.99. According to the industry distribution chart, PLC SpA ranks #202 out of 1354 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 14.9%.
Is PLC SpA's Interest Coverage too high?
PLC SpA's current Interest Coverage of 354.42 is 3253% above median its 10-year median of 10.57. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.59 to a high of 90.99. The Construction industry median Interest Coverage is 7.87. PLC SpA's value of 354.42 is 4406.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, PLC SpA ranks #202 out of 1354 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, PLC SpA has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does PLC SpA's Interest Coverage compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, PLC SpA ranks #202 out of 1354 companies for Interest Coverage. This places PLC SpA in the top 15% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Interest Coverage is 7.87. PLC SpA's value of 354.42 is 4406.3% above this benchmark. Historically, PLC SpA's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 0.59 to 90.99 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 10.57 vs. the industry median of 7.87, PLC 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 a Construction company?
The median Interest Coverage among Construction companies is 7.87, based on 1,354 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. PLC SpA's current Interest Coverage of 354.42 is 4406.3% 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 PLC SpA and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Interest Coverage is 7.87 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. PLC SpA's current Interest Coverage is 354.42, which is 3253% above median its own 10-year median of 10.57. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is PLC SpA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PLC SpA (MIL:PLC) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €2.54, compared to a current price of €3.08 — trading 21.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 354.42, which is 3253% above median its 10-year median of 10.57 and 4406.3% above the Construction industry median of 7.87. PLC SpA's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 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 PLC SpA (MIL:PLC), the current Interest Coverage is 354.42 as of Dec. 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 PLC SpA (MIL:PLC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PLC SpA stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €3.08 is trading 21.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of €2.54. GuruFocus considers PLC SpA to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for MIL:PLC:

  • Interest Coverage: 354.42 (3253% above median its 10-year median of 10.57)
  • GF Value™: €2.54 vs. price of €3.08 (21.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 74/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 4406.3% above the Construction median (#202 of 1354)

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


PLC SpA Business Description

Other Exchanges O29:Germany
Address Via Lanzone 31, Milan, ITA, 20123
PLC SpA is engaged in the designing, installation, and maintenance of electrical infrastructures and renewable energy plants. The company constructs turnkey plants for the production of electrical energy from renewable sources; and monitors and maintains electrical power grids, transformers, and accessory plants of wind farms and photovoltaic plants, as well as offers installation, maintenance, and repair services for inverters.
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