Magyar Telekom TelecommunicationsMYTKY +0.76%68 Interest Coverage is 16.68 as of Mar. 2026, which is 182% above its 10-year median of 5.91. GuruFocus rates MYTKY with a GF Scoreâ„¢ of 68/100 and a GF Valueâ„¢ of $2.59 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 284 Telecommunication Services companies, Magyar Telekom Telecommunications ranks better than 75.35% 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. Magyar Telekom Telecommunications's
Operating Income
for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $243 Mil. Magyar Telekom Telecommunications's Interest Expense for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-15 Mil.
Magyar Telekom Telecommunications's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 16.68.
The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.
The historical rank and industry rank for Magyar Telekom Telecommunications's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:
MYTKY'
s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.69 Med: 5.91 Max: 14.66
Current: 14.66
MYTKY's Interest Coverage is ranked better than 75.35% of 284
companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 4.685
vs MYTKY: 14.66
Magyar Telekom Telecommunications (OTCPK:MYTKY) 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 .
Magyar Telekom Telecommunications Interest Coverage Related Terms
Magyar Telekom Telecommunications Interest Coverage Historical Data
* 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.
Magyar Telekom Telecommunications Interest Coverage Chart
MYTKY vs TMUS, VZ, T: Interest Coverage Comparison
For the Telecom Services subindustry, Magyar Telekom Telecommunications'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.
Magyar Telekom Telecommunications Interest Coverage vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Magyar Telekom Telecommunications's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Magyar Telekom Telecommunications's Interest Coverage falls into.
Magyar Telekom Telecommunications 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:
* 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.
Magyar Telekom Telecommunications (MYTKY) has a Interest Coverage of 16.68 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Magyar Telekom Telecommunications and its competitors. This is 182% above median its historical median of 5.91. Over the past decade, Magyar Telekom Telecommunications' Interest Coverage has ranged from 3.69 to 14.66. According to the industry distribution chart, Magyar Telekom Telecommunications ranks #70 out of 284 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 24.6%.
Is Magyar Telekom Telecommunications' Interest Coverage too high?
Magyar Telekom Telecommunications' current Interest Coverage of 16.68 is 182% above median its 10-year median of 5.91. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.69 to a high of 14.66. The Telecommunication Services industry median Interest Coverage is 4.69. Magyar Telekom Telecommunications' value of 16.68 is 256% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Magyar Telekom Telecommunications ranks #70 out of 284 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Magyar Telekom Telecommunications has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Magyar Telekom Telecommunications' Interest Coverage compare to TMUS and VZ?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Magyar Telekom Telecommunications ranks #70 out of 284 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Magyar Telekom Telecommunications in the top 25% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Interest Coverage is 4.69. Magyar Telekom Telecommunications' value of 16.68 is 256% above this benchmark. Historically, Magyar Telekom Telecommunications' own Interest Coverage has ranged from 3.69 to 14.66 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.91 vs. the industry median of 4.69, Magyar Telekom Telecommunications 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 Telecommunication Services company?
The median Interest Coverage among Telecommunication Services companies is 4.69, based on 284 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. Magyar Telekom Telecommunications's current Interest Coverage of 16.68 is 256% 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 Magyar Telekom Telecommunications and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median Interest Coverage is 4.69 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Magyar Telekom Telecommunications's current Interest Coverage is 16.68, which is 182% above median its own 10-year median of 5.91. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Magyar Telekom Telecommunications stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Magyar Telekom Telecommunications (MYTKY) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $2.59, compared to a current price of $8.52 — trading 229% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 16.68, which is 182% above median its 10-year median of 5.91 and 256% above the Telecommunication Services industry median of 4.69. Magyar Telekom Telecommunications' overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 6 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 Magyar Telekom Telecommunications (MYTKY), the current Interest Coverage is 16.68 as of Mar. 2026. 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 Magyar Telekom Telecommunications (MYTKY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Magyar Telekom Telecommunications stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $8.52 is trading 229% above its estimated GF Value™ of $2.59.
GuruFocus considers Magyar Telekom Telecommunications to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for MYTKY:
Interest Coverage: 16.68 (182% above median its 10-year median of 5.91)
GF Value™: $2.59 vs. price of $8.52 (229% above fair value)
Industry Position: 256% above the Telecommunication Services median (#70 of 284)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MYTKY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Magyar Telekom Telecommunications Business Description
Magyar Telekom Telecommunications PLC, formerly known as Magyar Telekom PLC, is a telecommunications company that operates in two segments: MT-Hungary and North Macedonia. MT Hungary supplies mobile, information communication, television distribution, and system integration services to both business and residential consumers in Hungary. The North Macedonia segment expands the company's mobile and fixed-line telecommunication services across North Macedonia. The company derives maximum revenue from the MT Hungary segment. Magyar controls the majority share of the Hungarian telecom market and has a footprint in Macedonia, Bulgaria, and Romania. The company receives majority of its revenue from Hungary, while it also has its presence in North Macedonia and Other Countries.
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