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. Aqua Bio Technology ASA's
Operating Income
for the
three
months ended in Dec. 2025 was kr-1.86 Mil. Aqua Bio Technology ASA's Interest Expense for the
three
months ended in Dec. 2025 was kr-1.17 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 Aqua Bio Technology ASA's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:
OSTO:ABTO's Interest Coverage is not ranked *
in the Biotechnology industry.
Industry Median: 106.07 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Interest Coverage only.
Aqua Bio Technology ASA (OSTO:ABTO) 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 .
Aqua Bio Technology ASA Interest Coverage Related Terms
Aqua Bio Technology ASA Interest Coverage Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Aqua Bio Technology 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.
OSTO:ABTO vs VRTX, REGN, ALNY: Interest Coverage Comparison
For the Biotechnology subindustry, Aqua Bio Technology 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.
Aqua Bio Technology ASA Interest Coverage vs Biotechnology Industry
For the Biotechnology industry and Healthcare sector, Aqua Bio Technology ASA's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Aqua Bio Technology ASA's Interest Coverage falls into.
Aqua Bio Technology 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:
Aqua Bio Technology ASA 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?
Aqua Bio Technology ASA (OSTO:ABTO) 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 Aqua Bio Technology ASA and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Aqua Bio Technology ASA ranks #999999 out of 377 companies in the Biotechnology industry.
Is Aqua Bio Technology ASA's Interest Coverage too high?
Aqua Bio Technology ASA's current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). Based on the distribution chart, Aqua Bio Technology ASA ranks #999999 out of 377 companies in the Biotechnology industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Aqua Bio Technology ASA has a GF Score™ of 29/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Aqua Bio Technology ASA's Interest Coverage compare to VRTX and REGN?
According to the Biotechnology industry distribution chart, Aqua Bio Technology ASA ranks #999999 out of 377 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Aqua Bio Technology ASA in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 106.07. 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 Biotechnology company?
The median Interest Coverage among Biotechnology companies is 106.07, based on 377 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 Aqua Bio Technology ASA and its competitors. For the Biotechnology industry, the median Interest Coverage is 106.07 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Aqua Bio Technology ASA'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 Aqua Bio Technology ASA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Aqua Bio Technology ASA (OSTO:ABTO) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr3.37, compared to a current price of kr6.82 — trading 102.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). Aqua Bio Technology ASA's overall GF Score™ is 29/100 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 Aqua Bio Technology ASA (OSTO:ABTO), 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 Aqua Bio Technology ASA (OSTO:ABTO) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Aqua Bio Technology ASA stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of kr6.82 is trading 102.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of kr3.37.
GuruFocus considers Aqua Bio Technology ASA to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for OSTO:ABTO:
Interest Coverage: 0 (At Loss)
GF Value™: kr3.37 vs. price of kr6.82 (102.4% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the OSTO:ABTO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Aqua Bio Technology ASA develops, produces and markets active ingredients for the personal care industry. It creates products for personal care, healthcare, and cosmetics with the help of marine biotechnology. ABT's brands include Moana-Organic skin care and Cuvget-Arctic skin care.
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