Webstep ASA (OSL:WSTEP) Interest Coverage: 11.07 (As of Mar. 2026) — Near Median


OSL:WSTEP Webstep ASA OSL:WSTEP
58 GF Score
Price kr13.90
GF Value kr22.73
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
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What is Webstep ASA Interest Coverage?

Webstep ASA OSL:WSTEP +2.96% 58 Interest Coverage is 11.07 as of Mar. 2026, which is 5% above its 10-year median of 10.54. GuruFocus rates OSL:WSTEP with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of kr22.73 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,707 Software companies, Webstep ASA ranks worse than 58% 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. Webstep ASA's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was kr15.9 Mil. Webstep ASA's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was kr-1.4 Mil. Webstep ASA's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 11.07. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

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

OSL:WSTEP' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.7   Med: 10.54   Max: 38.73
Current: 16.02


OSL:WSTEP's Interest Coverage is ranked worse than
58% of 1707 companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 24.65 vs OSL:WSTEP: 16.02

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


Webstep ASA  (OSL:WSTEP) 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 .


Webstep ASA Interest Coverage Related Terms


Webstep ASA Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Webstep ASA'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.

Webstep ASA Interest Coverage Chart

Webstep ASA Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Interest Coverage
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Webstep ASA Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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OSL:WSTEP vs IBM, ACN, FISV: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Information Technology Services subindustry, Webstep ASA'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.


Webstep ASA Interest Coverage vs Software Industry

For the Software industry and Technology sector, Webstep ASA's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Webstep ASA's Interest Coverage falls into.


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Webstep ASA 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.

Webstep ASA'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, Webstep ASA's Interest Expense was kr-7.8 Mil. Its Operating Income was kr55.9 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was kr45.2 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (A: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*55.949/-7.804
=7.17

Webstep ASA's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Here, for the three months ended in Mar. 2026, Webstep ASA's Interest Expense was kr-1.4 Mil. Its Operating Income was kr15.9 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was kr44.1 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*15.926/-1.439
=11.07

* 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 11.07 mean?
Webstep ASA (OSL:WSTEP) has a Interest Coverage of 11.07 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Webstep ASA and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 10.54. Over the past decade, Webstep ASA's Interest Coverage has ranged from 2.70 to 38.73. According to the industry distribution chart, Webstep ASA ranks #990 out of 1707 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 58%.
Is Webstep ASA's Interest Coverage too high?
Webstep ASA's current Interest Coverage of 11.07 is near median its 10-year median of 10.54. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.70 to a high of 38.73. The Software industry median Interest Coverage is 24.65. Webstep ASA's value of 11.07 is 55.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Webstep ASA ranks #990 out of 1707 companies in the Software industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Webstep ASA has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Webstep ASA's Interest Coverage compare to IBM and ACN?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Webstep ASA ranks #990 out of 1707 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Webstep ASA in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 24.65. Webstep ASA's value of 11.07 is 55.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Webstep ASA's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 2.70 to 38.73 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 10.54 vs. the industry median of 24.65, Webstep ASA 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 a Software company?
The median Interest Coverage among Software companies is 24.65, based on 1,707 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. Webstep ASA's current Interest Coverage of 11.07 is 55.1% 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 Webstep ASA and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Interest Coverage is 24.65 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Webstep ASA's current Interest Coverage is 11.07, which is near median its own 10-year median of 10.54. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Webstep ASA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Webstep ASA (OSL:WSTEP) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr22.73, compared to a current price of kr13.90 — trading 38.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 11.07, which is near median its 10-year median of 10.54 and 55.1% below the Software industry median of 24.65. Webstep ASA's overall GF Score™ is 58/100 with 4 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 Webstep ASA (OSL:WSTEP), the current Interest Coverage is 11.07 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 Webstep ASA (OSL:WSTEP) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Webstep ASA stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of kr13.90 is trading 38.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of kr22.73. GuruFocus considers Webstep ASA to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for OSL:WSTEP:

  • Interest Coverage: 11.07 (near median its 10-year median of 10.54)
  • GF Value™: kr22.73 vs. price of kr13.90 (38.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 58/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 55.1% below the Software median (#990 of 1707)

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


Webstep ASA Business Description

Address Universitetsgata 2, Rebel, Oslo, NOR, NO-0164
Webstep ASA is engaged in the provision of information technology (IT) consultancy services. Its core digitalization offerings include digitalization, cloud migration, and integration. In addition, it also focused on the Internet of Things (IoT), machine learning, and analytics. The group has cross-functional expertise in cloud services and infrastructure, security, mobility, analytics, and AI. It operates in Sweden.
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