RBTEF (Robertet) Interest Coverage: 16.67 (As of Dec. 2025) — 71% Below Median


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What is Robertet Interest Coverage?

Robertet RBTEF 94 Interest Coverage is 16.67 as of Dec. 2025, which is 71% below its 10-year median of 58.36. GuruFocus rates RBTEF with a GF Score™ of 94/100 and a GF Value™ of $978.41. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,234 Chemicals companies, Robertet ranks better than 60.29% 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. Robertet's Operating Income for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was $68.7 Mil. Robertet's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was $-4.1 Mil. Robertet's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 16.67. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

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

RBTEF' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 11.03   Med: 58.36   Max: 93.4
Current: 17.4


RBTEF's Interest Coverage is ranked better than
60.29% of 1234 companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 10.18 vs RBTEF: 17.40

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


Robertet  (OTCPK:RBTEF) 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 .


Robertet Interest Coverage Related Terms


Robertet Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Robertet'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.

Robertet Interest Coverage Chart

Robertet 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 93.42 34.05 12.25 11.03 17.40

Robertet Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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 10.19 11.33 10.63 17.93 16.67

RBTEF vs DOW: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Chemicals subindustry, Robertet'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.


Robertet Interest Coverage vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Robertet's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Robertet 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.

Robertet'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, Robertet's Interest Expense was $-9.7 Mil. Its Operating Income was $168.5 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $174.2 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (A: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*168.45/-9.681
=17.40

Robertet's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Here, for the six months ended in Dec. 2025, Robertet's Interest Expense was $-4.1 Mil. Its Operating Income was $68.7 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $174.2 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*68.707/-4.121
=16.67

* 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 16.67 mean?
Robertet (RBTEF) has a Interest Coverage of 16.67 as of Dec. 2025. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Robertet and its competitors. This is 71% below median its historical median of 58.36. Over the past decade, Robertet's Interest Coverage has ranged from 11.03 to 93.40. According to the industry distribution chart, Robertet ranks #490 out of 1234 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 39.7%.
Is Robertet's Interest Coverage too high?
Robertet's current Interest Coverage of 16.67 is 71% below median its 10-year median of 58.36. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 11.03 to a high of 93.40. The Chemicals industry median Interest Coverage is 10.18. Robertet's value of 16.67 is 63.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Robertet ranks #490 out of 1234 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Robertet has a GF Score™ of 94/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Robertet's Interest Coverage compare to DOW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Robertet ranks #490 out of 1234 companies for Interest Coverage. This puts Robertet in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 10.18. Robertet's value of 16.67 is 63.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Robertet's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 11.03 to 93.40 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 58.36 vs. the industry median of 10.18, Robertet 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 Chemicals company?
The median Interest Coverage among Chemicals companies is 10.18, based on 1,234 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. Robertet's current Interest Coverage of 16.67 is 63.8% 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 Robertet and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Interest Coverage is 10.18 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Robertet's current Interest Coverage is 16.67, which is 71% below median its own 10-year median of 58.36. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Robertet stock overvalued right now?
Robertet (RBTEF) has a current Interest Coverage of 16.67. The stock's GF Value™ is $978.41, compared to a current price of $920.00 — trading 6% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 16.67, which is 71% below median its 10-year median of 58.36 and 63.8% above the Chemicals industry median of 10.18. Robertet's overall GF Score™ is 94/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Robertet (RBTEF), the current Interest Coverage is 16.67 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 Robertet (RBTEF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Robertet stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $920.00 is trading 6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $978.41.

Key valuation signals for RBTEF:

  • Interest Coverage: 16.67 (71% below median its 10-year median of 58.36)
  • GF Value™: $978.41 vs. price of $920.00 (6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 94/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 63.8% above the Chemicals median (#490 of 1234)

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


Robertet Business Description

Address 37, Avenue Sidi Brahim, BP 52100, Grasse, FRA, 06130
Robertet SA is a France-based company that operates in the aromatic products sector. It is engaged in the sourcing and transformation of plant-based raw materials into natural extracts, both aromatic and non-aromatic, which are used to create flavours, fragrances, and active ingredients. The company's product portfolio comprises perfume compositions and bases, food flavours, natural flavour ingredients, and ingredients for health and beauty products. Its operating divisions are Fragrances, which derive maximum revenue, Raw Materials, Flavors, and Health & Beauty. Geographically, the company generates maximum revenue from North America, and the rest from France, Europe (excluding France), and the Rest of the world.
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