Technical Publications Service SpA (MIL:TPS) Interest Coverage: 17.63 (As of Dec. 2025) — 24% Below Median

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MIL:TPS Technical Publications Service SpA MIL:TPS
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Price €8.45
GF Value €7.25
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Technical Publications Service SpA Interest Coverage?

Technical Publications Service SpA MIL:TPS 94 Interest Coverage is 17.63 as of Dec. 2025, which is 24% below its 10-year median of 23.31. GuruFocus rates MIL:TPS with a GF Score™ of 94/100 and a GF Value™ of €7.25 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 842 Transportation companies, Technical Publications Service SpA ranks better than 82.19% 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. Technical Publications Service SpA's Operating Income for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was €4.39 Mil. Technical Publications Service SpA's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was €-0.25 Mil. Technical Publications Service SpA's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 17.63. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

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

MIL:TPS' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 8.55   Med: 23.31   Max: 58.58
Current: 25.87


MIL:TPS's Interest Coverage is ranked better than
82.19% of 842 companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 5.72 vs MIL:TPS: 25.87

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


Technical Publications Service SpA  (MIL:TPS) 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 .


Technical Publications Service SpA Interest Coverage Related Terms


Technical Publications Service SpA Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Technical Publications Service 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.

Technical Publications Service SpA Interest Coverage Chart

Technical Publications Service SpA Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Interest Coverage
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Technical Publications Service SpA Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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MIL:TPS vs JOBY, CAAP: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Airports & Air Services subindustry, Technical Publications Service 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.


Technical Publications Service SpA Interest Coverage vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Technical Publications Service SpA's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Technical Publications Service SpA's Interest Coverage falls into.


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Technical Publications Service 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.

Technical Publications Service 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, Technical Publications Service SpA's Interest Expense was €-0.29 Mil. Its Operating Income was €7.43 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €1.57 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (A: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*7.426/-0.287
=25.87

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

Here, for the six months ended in Dec. 2025, Technical Publications Service SpA's Interest Expense was €-0.25 Mil. Its Operating Income was €4.39 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €1.57 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*4.391/-0.249
=17.63

* 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 17.63 mean?
Technical Publications Service SpA (MIL:TPS) has a Interest Coverage of 17.63 as of Dec. 2025. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Technical Publications Service SpA and its competitors. This is 24% below median its historical median of 23.31. Over the past decade, Technical Publications Service SpA's Interest Coverage has ranged from 8.55 to 58.58. According to the industry distribution chart, Technical Publications Service SpA ranks #150 out of 842 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 17.8%.
Is Technical Publications Service SpA's Interest Coverage too high?
Technical Publications Service SpA's current Interest Coverage of 17.63 is 24% below median its 10-year median of 23.31. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 8.55 to a high of 58.58. The Transportation industry median Interest Coverage is 5.72. Technical Publications Service SpA's value of 17.63 is 208.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Technical Publications Service SpA ranks #150 out of 842 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Technical Publications Service SpA has a GF Score™ of 94/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Technical Publications Service SpA's Interest Coverage compare to JOBY and CAAP?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Technical Publications Service SpA ranks #150 out of 842 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Technical Publications Service SpA in the top 18% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Interest Coverage is 5.72. Technical Publications Service SpA's value of 17.63 is 208.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Technical Publications Service SpA's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 8.55 to 58.58 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 23.31 vs. the industry median of 5.72, Technical Publications Service 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 Transportation company?
The median Interest Coverage among Transportation companies is 5.72, based on 842 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. Technical Publications Service SpA's current Interest Coverage of 17.63 is 208.2% 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 Technical Publications Service SpA and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Interest Coverage is 5.72 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Technical Publications Service SpA's current Interest Coverage is 17.63, which is 24% below median its own 10-year median of 23.31. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Technical Publications Service SpA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Technical Publications Service SpA (MIL:TPS) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €7.25, compared to a current price of €8.45 — trading 16.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 17.63, which is 24% below median its 10-year median of 23.31 and 208.2% above the Transportation industry median of 5.72. Technical Publications Service SpA's overall GF Score™ is 94/100 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 Technical Publications Service SpA (MIL:TPS), the current Interest Coverage is 17.63 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 Technical Publications Service SpA (MIL:TPS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Technical Publications Service SpA stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €8.45 is trading 16.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of €7.25. GuruFocus considers Technical Publications Service SpA to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for MIL:TPS:

  • Interest Coverage: 17.63 (24% below median its 10-year median of 23.31)
  • GF Value™: €7.25 vs. price of €8.45 (16.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 94/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 208.2% above the Transportation median (#150 of 842)

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


Technical Publications Service SpA Business Description

Address Via Lazzaretto 12/C, Gallarate, ITA, 21013
Technical Publications Service SpA provides technical publications services to the aerospace industry. The company creates logistical support, use and maintenance manuals, spare parts catalogs, after-sales support documents, etc.
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