OVHFF (OVH Groupe) Interest Coverage: 1.18 (As of Feb. 2026) — 27% Below Median


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What is OVH Groupe Interest Coverage?

OVH Groupe OVHFF 74 Interest Coverage is 1.18 as of Feb. 2026, which is 27% below its 10-year median of 1.61. GuruFocus rates OVHFF with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of $15.24 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,705 Software companies, OVH Groupe ranks worse than 93.2% 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. OVH Groupe's Operating Income for the six months ended in Feb. 2026 was $41 Mil. OVH Groupe's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Feb. 2026 was $-35 Mil. OVH Groupe's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 1.18. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

Warning Sign:

Ben Graham prefers companies' interest coverage to be at least 5. OVH Groupe interest coverage is 1.41, which is low.

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

OVHFF' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.83   Med: 1.61   Max: 2.01
Current: 1.41


OVHFF's Interest Coverage is ranked worse than
93.2% of 1705 companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 24.78 vs OVHFF: 1.41

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


OVH Groupe  (OTCPK:OVHFF) 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 .


OVH Groupe Interest Coverage Related Terms


OVH Groupe Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for OVH Groupe'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.

OVH Groupe Interest Coverage Chart

OVH Groupe Annual Data
Trend Aug17 Aug18 Aug19 Aug20 Aug21 Aug22 Aug23 Aug24 Aug25
Interest Coverage
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only 0.94 1.76 0.83 1.58 1.68

OVH Groupe Semi-Annual Data
Aug17 Aug18 Aug19 Aug20 Feb21 Aug21 Feb22 Aug22 Feb23 Aug23 Feb24 Aug24 Feb25 Aug25 Feb26
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 1.11 2.11 1.74 1.63 1.18

OVHFF vs MSFT, ORCL, PLTR: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Software - Infrastructure subindustry, OVH Groupe'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.


OVH Groupe Interest Coverage vs Software Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where OVH Groupe's Interest Coverage falls into.


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OVH Groupe 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.

OVH Groupe's Interest Coverage for the fiscal year that ended in Aug. 2025 is calculated as

Here, for the fiscal year that ended in Aug. 2025, OVH Groupe's Interest Expense was $-65 Mil. Its Operating Income was $110 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $137 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Aug. 2025 )/Interest Expense (A: Aug. 2025 )
=-1*110.012/-65.425
=1.68

OVH Groupe's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 is calculated as

Here, for the six months ended in Feb. 2026, OVH Groupe's Interest Expense was $-35 Mil. Its Operating Income was $41 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $1,452 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Feb. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Feb. 2026 )
=-1*41.253/-35.106
=1.18

* 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 1.18 mean?
OVH Groupe (OVHFF) has a Interest Coverage of 1.18 as of Feb. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on OVH Groupe and its competitors. This is 27% below median its historical median of 1.61. Over the past decade, OVH Groupe's Interest Coverage has ranged from 0.83 to 2.01. According to the industry distribution chart, OVH Groupe ranks #1589 out of 1705 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 93.2%.
Is OVH Groupe's Interest Coverage too high?
OVH Groupe's current Interest Coverage of 1.18 is 27% below median its 10-year median of 1.61. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.83 to a high of 2.01. The Software industry median Interest Coverage is 24.78. OVH Groupe's value of 1.18 is 95.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, OVH Groupe ranks #1589 out of 1705 companies in the Software industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, OVH Groupe has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does OVH Groupe's Interest Coverage compare to MSFT and ORCL?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, OVH Groupe ranks #1589 out of 1705 companies for Interest Coverage. This places OVH Groupe in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 24.78. OVH Groupe's value of 1.18 is 95.2% below this benchmark. Historically, OVH Groupe's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 0.83 to 2.01 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.61 vs. the industry median of 24.78, OVH Groupe 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 24.78, based on 1,705 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. OVH Groupe's current Interest Coverage of 1.18 is 95.2% 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 OVH Groupe and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Interest Coverage is 24.78 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. OVH Groupe's current Interest Coverage is 1.18, which is 27% below median its own 10-year median of 1.61. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is OVH Groupe stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, OVH Groupe (OVHFF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $15.24, compared to a current price of $15.41 — trading 1.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 1.18, which is 27% below median its 10-year median of 1.61 and 95.2% below the Software industry median of 24.78. OVH Groupe's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 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 OVH Groupe (OVHFF), the current Interest Coverage is 1.18 as of Feb. 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 OVH Groupe (OVHFF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, OVH Groupe stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $15.41 is trading 1.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $15.24. GuruFocus considers OVH Groupe to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for OVHFF:

  • Interest Coverage: 1.18 (27% below median its 10-year median of 1.61)
  • GF Value™: $15.24 vs. price of $15.41 (1.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 74/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 95.2% below the Software median (#1589 of 1705)

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


OVH Groupe Business Description

Address 2 rue Kellermann, Roubaix, FRA, 59100
OVH Groupe is a provider of cloud services, occupying a position in the cloud market. It provides businesses with a complete suite of solutions designed to meet the growing demand for multi-cloud and hybrid cloud strategies, addressing a wide range of needs and customer segments. Geographically operates in France, Europe and Rest of the world. It has three operating segments: Private Cloud, Public Cloud and Web Cloud & Other.
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