Vimi Fasteners SpA (MIL:VIM) Interest Coverage: 2.21 (As of Dec. 2025) — 74% Below Median


MIL:VIM Vimi Fasteners SpA MIL:VIM
69 GF Score
Price €1.35
GF Value €1.37
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Vimi Fasteners SpA Interest Coverage?

Vimi Fasteners SpA MIL:VIM -4.26% 69 Interest Coverage is 2.21 as of Dec. 2025, which is 74% below its 10-year median of 8.55. GuruFocus rates MIL:VIM with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of €1.37 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,329 Industrial Products companies, Vimi Fasteners SpA ranks worse than 81.15% 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. Vimi Fasteners SpA's Operating Income for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was €0.97 Mil. Vimi Fasteners SpA's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was €-0.44 Mil. Vimi Fasteners SpA's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 2.21. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

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

MIL:VIM' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.4   Med: 8.55   Max: 149.5
Current: 3.38


MIL:VIM's Interest Coverage is ranked worse than
81.15% of 2329 companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 14.8 vs MIL:VIM: 3.38

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


Vimi Fasteners SpA  (MIL:VIM) 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 .


Vimi Fasteners SpA Interest Coverage Related Terms


Vimi Fasteners SpA Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Vimi Fasteners 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.

Vimi Fasteners SpA Interest Coverage Chart

Vimi Fasteners 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 11.49 9.15 2.74 1.40 3.38

Vimi Fasteners SpA Semi-Annual Data
Dec15 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 2.33 1.72 0.99 4.52 2.21

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

For the Tools & Accessories subindustry, Vimi Fasteners 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.


Vimi Fasteners SpA Interest Coverage vs Industrial Products Industry

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

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


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Vimi Fasteners 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.

Vimi Fasteners 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, Vimi Fasteners SpA's Interest Expense was €-0.89 Mil. Its Operating Income was €3.01 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €8.21 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (A: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*3.014/-0.891
=3.38

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

Here, for the six months ended in Dec. 2025, Vimi Fasteners SpA's Interest Expense was €-0.44 Mil. Its Operating Income was €0.97 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €8.21 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*0.966/-0.438
=2.21

* 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 2.21 mean?
Vimi Fasteners SpA (MIL:VIM) has a Interest Coverage of 2.21 as of Dec. 2025. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Vimi Fasteners SpA and its competitors. This is 74% below median its historical median of 8.55. Over the past decade, Vimi Fasteners SpA's Interest Coverage has ranged from 1.40 to 149.50. According to the industry distribution chart, Vimi Fasteners SpA ranks #1890 out of 2329 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 81.2%.
Is Vimi Fasteners SpA's Interest Coverage too high?
Vimi Fasteners SpA's current Interest Coverage of 2.21 is 74% below median its 10-year median of 8.55. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.40 to a high of 149.50. The Industrial Products industry median Interest Coverage is 14.80. Vimi Fasteners SpA's value of 2.21 is 85.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Vimi Fasteners SpA ranks #1890 out of 2329 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Vimi Fasteners SpA has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Vimi Fasteners SpA's Interest Coverage compare to SNA and RBC?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Vimi Fasteners SpA ranks #1890 out of 2329 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Vimi Fasteners SpA in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 14.80. Vimi Fasteners SpA's value of 2.21 is 85.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Vimi Fasteners SpA's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 1.40 to 149.50 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.55 vs. the industry median of 14.80, Vimi Fasteners SpA 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median Interest Coverage among Industrial Products companies is 14.80, based on 2,329 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. Vimi Fasteners SpA's current Interest Coverage of 2.21 is 85.1% 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 Vimi Fasteners SpA and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Interest Coverage is 14.80 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Vimi Fasteners SpA's current Interest Coverage is 2.21, which is 74% below median its own 10-year median of 8.55. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Vimi Fasteners SpA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vimi Fasteners SpA (MIL:VIM) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €1.37, compared to a current price of €1.35 — trading 1.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 2.21, which is 74% below median its 10-year median of 8.55 and 85.1% below the Industrial Products industry median of 14.80. Vimi Fasteners SpA's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 2 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 Vimi Fasteners SpA (MIL:VIM), the current Interest Coverage is 2.21 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 Vimi Fasteners SpA (MIL:VIM) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vimi Fasteners SpA stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €1.35 is trading 1.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of €1.37. GuruFocus considers Vimi Fasteners SpA to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for MIL:VIM:

  • Interest Coverage: 2.21 (74% below median its 10-year median of 8.55)
  • GF Value™: €1.37 vs. price of €1.35 (1.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 69/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 85.1% below the Industrial Products median (#1890 of 2329)

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


Vimi Fasteners SpA Business Description

Address Via Labriola, 19, Reggio Emilia, Novellara, ITA, 42017
Vimi Fasteners SpA is an Italian company that manufactures and markets fasteners and mechanical components for the automotive, industrial engine, agricultural infrastructure, oil and gas, and renewable energy sectors. The different products offered by the company include connecting rod screws, screws and studs for braking systems, turbocharger screws and shafts, pins, wheel hubs, and others. Geographically, the company generates maximum revenue from the European Union (EU) countries, followed by Italy, the United States and Canada, and other regions.
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