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. Mayr-Melnhof Karton AG's
Operating Income
for the
three
months ended in Dec. 2025 was $-153 Mil. Mayr-Melnhof Karton AG's Interest Expense for the
three
months ended in Dec. 2025 was $-13 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 Mayr-Melnhof Karton AG's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:
MNHFF'
s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.16 Med: 22.31 Max: 31.98
Current: 2.4
MNHFF's Interest Coverage is ranked worse than 75.39% of 317
companies
in the Packaging & Containers industry
Industry Median: 6.08
vs MNHFF: 2.40
Mayr-Melnhof Karton AG (OTCPK:MNHFF) 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 .
Mayr-Melnhof Karton AG Interest Coverage Related Terms
Mayr-Melnhof Karton AG Interest Coverage Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Mayr-Melnhof Karton AG'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.
MNHFF vs SW, PKG, AMCR: Interest Coverage Comparison
For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, Mayr-Melnhof Karton AG'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.
Mayr-Melnhof Karton AG Interest Coverage vs Packaging & Containers Industry
For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Mayr-Melnhof Karton AG's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Mayr-Melnhof Karton AG's Interest Coverage falls into.
Mayr-Melnhof Karton AG 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:
Mayr-Melnhof Karton AG 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?
Mayr-Melnhof Karton AG (MNHFF) has a Interest Coverage of 0 (At Loss) as of Dec. 2025. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Mayr-Melnhof Karton AG and its competitors. Over the past decade, Mayr-Melnhof Karton AG's Interest Coverage has ranged from 2.16 to 31.98. According to the industry distribution chart, Mayr-Melnhof Karton AG ranks #239 out of 317 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 75.4%.
Is Mayr-Melnhof Karton AG's Interest Coverage too high?
Mayr-Melnhof Karton AG's current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.16 to a high of 31.98. Based on the distribution chart, Mayr-Melnhof Karton AG ranks #239 out of 317 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Mayr-Melnhof Karton AG has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Mayr-Melnhof Karton AG's Interest Coverage compare to SW and PKG?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, Mayr-Melnhof Karton AG ranks #239 out of 317 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Mayr-Melnhof Karton AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 6.08. Historically, Mayr-Melnhof Karton AG's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 2.16 to 31.98 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 Packaging & Containers company?
The median Interest Coverage among Packaging & Containers companies is 6.08, based on 317 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 Mayr-Melnhof Karton AG and its competitors. For the Packaging & Containers industry, the median Interest Coverage is 6.08 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Mayr-Melnhof Karton AG'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 Mayr-Melnhof Karton AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mayr-Melnhof Karton AG (MNHFF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $74.38, compared to a current price of $92.59 — trading 24.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). Mayr-Melnhof Karton AG's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 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 Mayr-Melnhof Karton AG (MNHFF), the current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss) 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 Mayr-Melnhof Karton AG (MNHFF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mayr-Melnhof Karton AG stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $92.59 is trading 24.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $74.38.
GuruFocus considers Mayr-Melnhof Karton AG to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for MNHFF:
Interest Coverage: 0 (At Loss)
GF Value™: $74.38 vs. price of $92.59 (24.5% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MNHFF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Mayr-Melnhof Karton AG manufactures and sells a variety of folding cartons for consumer goods packaging. The firm organizes itself into two segments based on the product type. The MM packaging segment, which generates the majority of revenue, sells packaging for consumer goods, which include cigarettes, pharmaceuticals, detergents, personal care products, and luxury products. The MM Board & Paper segment manufactures and markets numerous grades of cartonboard, focusing on coated cartonboard produced predominantly from recycled fibers as well as virgin fiber-based cartonboard. The vast majority of revenue comes from Europe.
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