Arbona AB (NGM:ARBO A) Interest Coverage: 178.79 (As of Dec. 2025) — 341% Above Median

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NGM:ARBO A Arbona AB NGM:ARBO A
76 GF Score
Price kr3.31
GF Value kr5.52
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What is Arbona AB Interest Coverage?

Arbona AB NGM:ARBO A -0.60% 76 Interest Coverage is 178.79 as of Dec. 2025, which is 341% above its 10-year median of 40.55. GuruFocus rates NGM:ARBO A with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of kr5.52 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 484 Asset Management companies, Arbona AB ranks worse than 51.65% 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. Arbona AB's Operating Income for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was kr38 Mil. Arbona AB's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was kr-0 Mil. Arbona AB's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 178.79. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

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

NGM:ARBO A' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.68   Med: 40.55   Max: 1306.91
Current: 41.32


NGM:ARBO A's Interest Coverage is ranked worse than
51.65% of 484 companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 45.62 vs NGM:ARBO A: 41.32

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


Arbona AB  (NGM:ARBO A) 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 .


Arbona AB Interest Coverage Related Terms


Arbona AB Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Arbona AB'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.

Arbona AB Interest Coverage Chart

Arbona AB 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 346.25 0.00 1,306.91 40.55 28.99

Arbona AB 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 N/A No Debt 23.63 30.52 178.79

NGM:ARBO A vs BLK, BX, KKR: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, Arbona AB'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.


Arbona AB Interest Coverage vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Arbona AB's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Arbona AB's Interest Coverage falls into.


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Arbona AB 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.

Arbona AB'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, Arbona AB's Interest Expense was kr-4 Mil. Its Operating Income was kr123 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was kr51 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (A: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*122.935/-4.241
=28.99

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

Here, for the six months ended in Dec. 2025, Arbona AB's Interest Expense was kr-0 Mil. Its Operating Income was kr38 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was kr51 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*38.083/-0.213
=178.79

* 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 178.79 mean?
Arbona AB (NGM:ARBO A) has a Interest Coverage of 178.79 as of Dec. 2025. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Arbona AB and its competitors. This is 341% above median its historical median of 40.55. Over the past decade, Arbona AB's Interest Coverage has ranged from 1.68 to 1,306.91. According to the industry distribution chart, Arbona AB ranks #250 out of 484 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 51.7%.
Is Arbona AB's Interest Coverage too high?
Arbona AB's current Interest Coverage of 178.79 is 341% above median its 10-year median of 40.55. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.68 to a high of 1,306.91. The Asset Management industry median Interest Coverage is 45.62. Arbona AB's value of 178.79 is 291.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Arbona AB ranks #250 out of 484 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Arbona AB has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Arbona AB's Interest Coverage compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Arbona AB ranks #250 out of 484 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Arbona AB in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 45.62. Arbona AB's value of 178.79 is 291.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Arbona AB's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 1.68 to 1,306.91 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 40.55 vs. the industry median of 45.62, Arbona AB 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 an Asset Management company?
The median Interest Coverage among Asset Management companies is 45.62, based on 484 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. Arbona AB's current Interest Coverage of 178.79 is 291.9% 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 Arbona AB and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Interest Coverage is 45.62 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Arbona AB's current Interest Coverage is 178.79, which is 341% above median its own 10-year median of 40.55. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Arbona AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Arbona AB (NGM:ARBO A) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr5.52, compared to a current price of kr3.31 — trading 40% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 178.79, which is 341% above median its 10-year median of 40.55 and 291.9% above the Asset Management industry median of 45.62. Arbona AB's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 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 Arbona AB (NGM:ARBO A), the current Interest Coverage is 178.79 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 Arbona AB (NGM:ARBO A) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Arbona AB stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of kr3.31 is trading 40% below its estimated GF Value™ of kr5.52. GuruFocus considers Arbona AB to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for NGM:ARBO A:

  • Interest Coverage: 178.79 (341% above median its 10-year median of 40.55)
  • GF Value™: kr5.52 vs. price of kr3.31 (40% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 76/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 291.9% above the Asset Management median (#250 of 484)

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


Arbona AB Business Description

Address Brahegatan 43, Stockholm, SWE, 114 37
Arbona AB is a Sweden based investment company. The company has four business areas Industry, Transport Technology, Real Estate, and Minority Holdings.
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