Profoto Holding AB (OSTO:PRFO) Interest Coverage: 8.50 (As of Mar. 2026) — 83% Below Median


OSTO:PRFO Profoto Holding AB OSTO:PRFO
62 GF Score
Price kr8.38
GF Value kr38.84
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Profoto Holding AB Interest Coverage?

Profoto Holding AB OSTO:PRFO +0.24% 62 Interest Coverage is 8.50 as of Mar. 2026, which is 83% below its 10-year median of 48.60. GuruFocus rates OSTO:PRFO with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of kr38.84 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 608 Travel & Leisure companies, Profoto Holding AB ranks worse than 164473.52% 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. Profoto Holding AB's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was kr17.0 Mil. Profoto Holding AB's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was kr-2.0 Mil. Profoto Holding AB's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 8.50. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

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


OSTO:PRFO's Interest Coverage is not ranked *
in the Travel & Leisure industry.
Industry Median: 5.35
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Interest Coverage only.

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


Profoto Holding AB  (OSTO:PRFO) 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 .


Profoto Holding AB Interest Coverage Related Terms


Profoto Holding AB Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Profoto Holding 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.

Profoto Holding AB Interest Coverage Chart

Profoto Holding AB Annual Data
Trend Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Interest Coverage
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Profoto Holding AB 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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OSTO:PRFO vs AS, HAS, LTH: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Leisure subindustry, Profoto Holding 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.


Profoto Holding AB Interest Coverage vs Travel & Leisure Industry

For the Travel & Leisure industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Profoto Holding AB's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Profoto Holding 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.

Profoto Holding 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, Profoto Holding AB's Interest Expense was kr-11.0 Mil. Its Operating Income was kr11.0 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was kr171.0 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (A: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*11/-11
=1.00

Profoto Holding AB's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Here, for the three months ended in Mar. 2026, Profoto Holding AB's Interest Expense was kr-2.0 Mil. Its Operating Income was kr17.0 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was kr169.0 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*17/-2
=8.50

* 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 8.50 mean?
Profoto Holding AB (OSTO:PRFO) has a Interest Coverage of 8.50 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Profoto Holding AB and its competitors. This is 83% below median its historical median of 48.60. According to the industry distribution chart, Profoto Holding AB ranks #999999 out of 608 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry.
Is Profoto Holding AB's Interest Coverage too high?
Profoto Holding AB's current Interest Coverage of 8.50 is 83% below median its 10-year median of 48.60. The Travel & Leisure industry median Interest Coverage is 5.35. Profoto Holding AB's value of 8.50 is 58.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Profoto Holding AB ranks #999999 out of 608 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Profoto Holding AB has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Profoto Holding AB's Interest Coverage compare to AS and HAS?
According to the Travel & Leisure industry distribution chart, Profoto Holding AB ranks #999999 out of 608 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Profoto Holding AB in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 5.35. Profoto Holding AB's value of 8.50 is 58.9% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 48.60 vs. the industry median of 5.35, Profoto Holding 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 a Travel & Leisure company?
The median Interest Coverage among Travel & Leisure companies is 5.35, based on 608 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. Profoto Holding AB's current Interest Coverage of 8.50 is 58.9% 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 Profoto Holding AB and its competitors. For the Travel & Leisure industry, the median Interest Coverage is 5.35 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Profoto Holding AB's current Interest Coverage is 8.50, which is 83% below median its own 10-year median of 48.60. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Profoto Holding AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Profoto Holding AB (OSTO:PRFO) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr38.84, compared to a current price of kr8.38 — trading 78.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 8.50, which is 83% below median its 10-year median of 48.60 and 58.9% above the Travel & Leisure industry median of 5.35. Profoto Holding AB's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 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 Profoto Holding AB (OSTO:PRFO), the current Interest Coverage is 8.50 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 Profoto Holding AB (OSTO:PRFO) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Profoto Holding AB stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of kr8.38 is trading 78.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of kr38.84. GuruFocus considers Profoto Holding AB to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for OSTO:PRFO:

  • Interest Coverage: 8.50 (83% below median its 10-year median of 48.60)
  • GF Value™: kr38.84 vs. price of kr8.38 (78.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 62/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 58.9% above the Travel & Leisure median (#999999 of 608)

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


Profoto Holding AB Business Description

Other Exchanges 94H:Germany
Address Landsvagen 57, Box 1264, Sundbyberg, SWE, 172 25
Profoto Holding AB is engaged in the manufacture and sale of studio flash systems and other accessories in the professional photo industry. It develops, markets, and sells lighting systems for professional photography, such as flashes, light shaping tools, and automated systems for e-commerce. The company has only one reportable segment, which is Photographics, which derives revenue from the sale of light units and systems with accessories and related services. Geographically, It generates a majority of its revenue from the Americas and the rest from the EMEA and APAC regions.
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