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. Rias AS's
Operating Income
for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was kr-3.2 Mil. Rias AS's Interest Expense for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was kr-0.7 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 Rias AS's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:
OCSE:RIAS B'
s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 10.97 Med: 36.51 Max: 43.15
Current: 10.97
OCSE:RIAS B's Interest Coverage is ranked better than 61.56% of 307
companies
in the Building Materials industry
Industry Median: 6.63
vs OCSE:RIAS B: 10.97
Rias AS (OCSE:RIAS B) 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 .
Rias AS Interest Coverage Related Terms
Rias AS Interest Coverage Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Rias AS'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.
OCSE:RIAS B vs CRH, VMC, MLM: Interest Coverage Comparison
For the Building Materials subindustry, Rias AS'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.
Rias AS Interest Coverage vs Building Materials Industry
For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, Rias AS's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Rias AS's Interest Coverage falls into.
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:
Rias AS 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?
Rias AS (OCSE:RIAS B) has a Interest Coverage of 0 (At Loss) as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Rias AS and its competitors. Over the past decade, Rias AS's Interest Coverage has ranged from 10.97 to 43.15. According to the industry distribution chart, Rias AS ranks #118 out of 307 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 38.4%.
Is Rias AS's Interest Coverage too high?
Rias AS's current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 10.97 to a high of 43.15. Based on the distribution chart, Rias AS ranks #118 out of 307 companies in the Building Materials industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Rias AS has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Rias AS's Interest Coverage compare to CRH and VMC?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, Rias AS ranks #118 out of 307 companies for Interest Coverage. This puts Rias AS in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 6.63. Historically, Rias AS's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 10.97 to 43.15 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 Building Materials company?
The median Interest Coverage among Building Materials companies is 6.63, based on 307 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 Rias AS and its competitors. For the Building Materials industry, the median Interest Coverage is 6.63 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Rias AS'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 Rias AS stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Rias AS (OCSE:RIAS B) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr612.48, compared to a current price of kr690.00 — trading 12.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). Rias AS's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 7 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 Rias AS (OCSE:RIAS B), the current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss) 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 Rias AS (OCSE:RIAS B) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Rias AS stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of kr690.00 is trading 12.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of kr612.48.
GuruFocus considers Rias AS to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for OCSE:RIAS B:
Interest Coverage: 0 (At Loss)
GF Value™: kr612.48 vs. price of kr690.00 (12.7% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the OCSE:RIAS B stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Rias AS distributes semi-manufactured plastic products for building and construction work, as well as the industry and public sector in Scandinavia. It operates through the construction and industry product sectors. The company has one operating segment and operates within two product areas, which are the Sale, processing, and distribution of semi-finished plastic products to all branches of the building and construction sector. (Construction) and the Sale, processing, and distribution of semi-finished plastic products to industry and the public sector. Key revenue is generated from domestic sales. Geographically located in Denmark, Sweden, and Other Countries. Maximum revenue is from Denmark.
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