Zaplox AB (OSTO:ZAPLOX) Interest Coverage: 48.56 (As of Mar. 2026)

Author: Vera Yuan Vera Yuan
Vera Yuan
Vera Yuan
Director of Data and Quant Analytics at GuruFocus
Focused on building reliable datasets, financial models, and research tools for value-minded investors. Committed to turning complex data into practical guidance for value-investing and long-term wealth.
Reviewed by: Charlie Tian Charlie Tian
Charlie Tian
Charlie Tian
Founder & CEO of GuruFocus
Dr. Charlie Tian is the founder and CEO of GuruFocus.com, a leading global investment research platform established in 2004. With a Ph.D. in physics, Dr. Tian transitioned from science to finance, applying a data-driven, disciplined approach to value investing.

OSTO:ZAPLOX Zaplox AB OSTO:ZAPLOX
34 GF Score
Price kr0.92
GF Value kr0.82
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 4 Warning Signs
View Full Analysis

What is Zaplox AB Interest Coverage?

Zaplox AB OSTO:ZAPLOX -1.50% 34 Interest Coverage is 48.56 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates OSTO:ZAPLOX with a GF Score™ of 34/100 and a GF Value™ of kr0.82 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,713 Software companies, Zaplox AB ranks worse than 58377.06% 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. Zaplox AB's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was kr0.87 Mil. Zaplox AB's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was kr-0.02 Mil. Zaplox AB's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 48.56. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

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


OSTO:ZAPLOX's Interest Coverage is not ranked *
in the Software industry.
Industry Median: 24.62
* 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.


Zaplox AB  (OSTO:ZAPLOX) 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 .


Zaplox AB Interest Coverage Related Terms


Zaplox AB Interest Coverage Historical Data

* Premium members only.

The historical data trend for Zaplox 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.

Zaplox AB Interest Coverage Chart

Zaplox AB Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Interest Coverage
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

Zaplox AB Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Interest Coverage Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 48.56

OSTO:ZAPLOX vs UBER, SHOP, CRM: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Software - Application subindustry, Zaplox 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.


Zaplox AB Interest Coverage vs Software Industry

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

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


OSTO:ZAPLOX
34GF Score
Zaplox AB OSTO:ZAPLOX
Interest Coverage is just one metric. See GF Score™, valuation, warning signs, and more.
View Full Analysis

Zaplox 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.

Zaplox 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, Zaplox AB's Interest Expense was kr-0.13 Mil. Its Operating Income was kr-8.70 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was kr0.00 Mil.

Zaplox AB did not have earnings to cover the interest expense.

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

Here, for the three months ended in Mar. 2026, Zaplox AB's Interest Expense was kr-0.02 Mil. Its Operating Income was kr0.87 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was kr0.00 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*0.874/-0.018
=48.56

* 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 48.56 mean?
Zaplox AB (OSTO:ZAPLOX) has a Interest Coverage of 48.56 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Zaplox AB and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Zaplox AB ranks #999999 out of 1713 companies in the Software industry.
Is Zaplox AB's Interest Coverage too high?
Zaplox AB's current Interest Coverage is 48.56. The Software industry median Interest Coverage is 24.62. Zaplox AB's value of 48.56 is 97.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Zaplox AB ranks #999999 out of 1713 companies in the Software industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Zaplox AB has a GF Score™ of 34/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Zaplox AB's Interest Coverage compare to UBER and SHOP?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Zaplox AB ranks #999999 out of 1713 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Zaplox AB in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 24.62. Zaplox AB's value of 48.56 is 97.2% above this benchmark. 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 24.62, based on 1,713 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. Zaplox AB's current Interest Coverage of 48.56 is 97.2% 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 Zaplox AB and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Interest Coverage is 24.62 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Zaplox AB's current Interest Coverage is 48.56. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Zaplox AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Zaplox AB (OSTO:ZAPLOX) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr0.82, compared to a current price of kr0.92 — trading 12% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 48.56 and 97.2% above the Software industry median of 24.62. Zaplox AB's overall GF Score™ is 34/100 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 Zaplox AB (OSTO:ZAPLOX), the current Interest Coverage is 48.56 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 Zaplox AB (OSTO:ZAPLOX) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Zaplox AB stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of kr0.92 is trading 12% above its estimated GF Value™ of kr0.82. GuruFocus considers Zaplox AB to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for OSTO:ZAPLOX:

  • Interest Coverage: 48.56
  • GF Value™: kr0.82 vs. price of kr0.92 (12% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 34/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 97.2% above the Software median (#999999 of 1713)

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


Zaplox AB Business Description

Address Scheelevagen 27, IDEON Gateway, Lund, SWE, 223 63
Zaplox AB is the provider of mobile commercial key solutions to hotels and holiday homes.Zaplox is a provider of digital guest solutions for the hospitality industry. The company's SaaS platform is designed to enhance the guest experience and offers a comprehensive suite of products and services, including check-in and mobile key functionality. Zaplox's platform is a valuable complement to the guest experience, helping hotel chains, resorts and casinos in EMEA, North America and APAC deliver a seamless digital experience.
34GF Score

Get the complete analysis for OSTO:ZAPLOX

Interest Coverage is just one metric. See GF Value™, 30-year financials, guru trades, warning signs, and more.

kr0.92
Price
kr0.82
GF Value