Cheffelo AB (publ)OSTO:CHEF -0.48%60 Interest Coverage is 5.85 as of Mar. 2026, which is 54% above its 10-year median of 3.81. GuruFocus rates OSTO:CHEF with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of kr32.76 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 254 Retail - Defensive companies, Cheffelo AB (publ) ranks worse than 57.09% 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. Cheffelo AB (publ)'s
Operating Income
for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was kr36 Mil. Cheffelo AB (publ)'s Interest Expense for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was kr-6 Mil.
Cheffelo AB (publ)'s interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 5.85.
The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.
The historical rank and industry rank for Cheffelo AB (publ)'s Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:
OSTO:CHEF'
s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.54 Med: 3.81 Max: 15.91
Current: 6.99
OSTO:CHEF's Interest Coverage is ranked worse than 57.09% of 254
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 8.7
vs OSTO:CHEF: 6.99
Cheffelo AB (publ) (OSTO:CHEF) 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 .
Cheffelo AB (publ) Interest Coverage Related Terms
Cheffelo AB (publ) Interest Coverage Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Cheffelo AB (publ)'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:CHEF vs SYY, USFD, PFGC: Interest Coverage Comparison
For the Food Distribution subindustry, Cheffelo AB (publ)'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.
Cheffelo AB (publ) Interest Coverage vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Cheffelo AB (publ)'s Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Cheffelo AB (publ)'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:
* 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.
Cheffelo AB (publ) (OSTO:CHEF) has a Interest Coverage of 5.85 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Cheffelo AB (publ) and its competitors. This is 54% above median its historical median of 3.81. Over the past decade, Cheffelo AB (publ)'s Interest Coverage has ranged from 1.54 to 15.91. According to the industry distribution chart, Cheffelo AB (publ) ranks #145 out of 254 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 57.1%.
Is Cheffelo AB (publ)'s Interest Coverage too high?
Cheffelo AB (publ)'s current Interest Coverage of 5.85 is 54% above median its 10-year median of 3.81. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.54 to a high of 15.91. The Retail - Defensive industry median Interest Coverage is 8.70. Cheffelo AB (publ)'s value of 5.85 is 32.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cheffelo AB (publ) ranks #145 out of 254 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Cheffelo AB (publ) has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cheffelo AB (publ)'s Interest Coverage compare to SYY and USFD?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Cheffelo AB (publ) ranks #145 out of 254 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Cheffelo AB (publ) in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 8.70. Cheffelo AB (publ)'s value of 5.85 is 32.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Cheffelo AB (publ)'s own Interest Coverage has ranged from 1.54 to 15.91 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.81 vs. the industry median of 8.70, Cheffelo AB (publ) 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 Retail - Defensive company?
The median Interest Coverage among Retail - Defensive companies is 8.70, based on 254 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. Cheffelo AB (publ)'s current Interest Coverage of 5.85 is 32.8% 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 Cheffelo AB (publ) and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median Interest Coverage is 8.70 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cheffelo AB (publ)'s current Interest Coverage is 5.85, which is 54% above median its own 10-year median of 3.81. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cheffelo AB (publ) stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cheffelo AB (publ) (OSTO:CHEF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr32.76, compared to a current price of kr123.20 — trading 276.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 5.85, which is 54% above median its 10-year median of 3.81 and 32.8% below the Retail - Defensive industry median of 8.70. Cheffelo AB (publ)'s overall GF Score™ is 60/100 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 Cheffelo AB (publ) (OSTO:CHEF), the current Interest Coverage is 5.85 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 Cheffelo AB (publ) (OSTO:CHEF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cheffelo AB (publ) stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of kr123.20 is trading 276.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of kr32.76.
GuruFocus considers Cheffelo AB (publ) to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for OSTO:CHEF:
Interest Coverage: 5.85 (54% above median its 10-year median of 3.81)
GF Value™: kr32.76 vs. price of kr123.20 (276.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 32.8% below the Retail - Defensive median (#145 of 254)
No single metric tells the full story. See the OSTO:CHEF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Cheffelo AB (publ) is simplifying everyday life by offering a large variety of inspiring meals delivered directly to the customers front door. The Group is a supplier of meal kits in the Nordic region and considers itself a leader in Scandinavian food tech. The Group operates in Sweden, Norway, and Denmark under the brands Linas Matkasse, Godtlevert, Adams Matkasse, and RetNemt.
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