SCCTY (Scout24 SE) Interest Coverage: 127.98 (As of Mar. 2026) — 986% Above Median


SCCTY Scout24 SE SCCTY
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Price $43.81
GF Value $68.75
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
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What is Scout24 SE Interest Coverage?

Scout24 SE SCCTY 86 Interest Coverage is 127.98 as of Mar. 2026, which is 986% above its 10-year median of 11.78. GuruFocus rates SCCTY with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of $68.75 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 316 Interactive Media companies, Scout24 SE ranks better than 50% 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. Scout24 SE's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $118.4 Mil. Scout24 SE's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-0.9 Mil. Scout24 SE's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 127.98. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

The historical rank and industry rank for Scout24 SE's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:

SCCTY' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.07   Med: 11.78   Max: 74.59
Current: 38.34


SCCTY's Interest Coverage is ranked better than
50% of 316 companies
in the Interactive Media industry
Industry Median: 38.305 vs SCCTY: 38.34

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


Scout24 SE  (OTCPK:SCCTY) 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 .


Scout24 SE Interest Coverage Related Terms


Scout24 SE Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Scout24 SE'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.

Scout24 SE Interest Coverage Chart

Scout24 SE 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 10.75 36.38 48.54 50.10 74.58

Scout24 SE Quarterly Data
Dec19 Mar20 Jun20 Sep20 Dec20 Mar21 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 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 41.00 8.35 113.37 N/A 127.98

SCCTY vs GOOGL, META, SPOT: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Internet Content & Information subindustry, Scout24 SE'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.


Scout24 SE Interest Coverage vs Interactive Media Industry

For the Interactive Media industry and Communication Services sector, Scout24 SE's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Scout24 SE's Interest Coverage falls into.


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Scout24 SE 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.

Scout24 SE'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, Scout24 SE's Interest Expense was $-4.6 Mil. Its Operating Income was $341.6 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $34.4 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (A: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*341.581/-4.58
=74.58

Scout24 SE's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Here, for the three months ended in Mar. 2026, Scout24 SE's Interest Expense was $-0.9 Mil. Its Operating Income was $118.4 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $36.5 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*118.382/-0.925
=127.98

* 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 127.98 mean?
Scout24 SE (SCCTY) has a Interest Coverage of 127.98 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Scout24 SE and its competitors. This is 986% above median its historical median of 11.78. Over the past decade, Scout24 SE's Interest Coverage has ranged from 3.07 to 74.59. According to the industry distribution chart, Scout24 SE ranks #158 out of 316 companies in the Interactive Media industry, placing it in the top 50%.
Is Scout24 SE's Interest Coverage too high?
Scout24 SE's current Interest Coverage of 127.98 is 986% above median its 10-year median of 11.78. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.07 to a high of 74.59. The Interactive Media industry median Interest Coverage is 38.31. Scout24 SE's value of 127.98 is 234.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Scout24 SE ranks #158 out of 316 companies in the Interactive Media industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Scout24 SE has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Scout24 SE's Interest Coverage compare to GOOGL and META?
According to the Interactive Media industry distribution chart, Scout24 SE ranks #158 out of 316 companies for Interest Coverage. This puts Scout24 SE in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 38.31. Scout24 SE's value of 127.98 is 234.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Scout24 SE's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 3.07 to 74.59 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 11.78 vs. the industry median of 38.31, Scout24 SE 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 an Interactive Media company?
The median Interest Coverage among Interactive Media companies is 38.31, based on 316 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. Scout24 SE's current Interest Coverage of 127.98 is 234.1% 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 Scout24 SE and its competitors. For the Interactive Media industry, the median Interest Coverage is 38.31 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Scout24 SE's current Interest Coverage is 127.98, which is 986% above median its own 10-year median of 11.78. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Scout24 SE stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Scout24 SE (SCCTY) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $68.75, compared to a current price of $43.81 — trading 36.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 127.98, which is 986% above median its 10-year median of 11.78 and 234.1% above the Interactive Media industry median of 38.31. Scout24 SE's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 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 Scout24 SE (SCCTY), the current Interest Coverage is 127.98 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 Scout24 SE (SCCTY) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Scout24 SE stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $43.81 is trading 36.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $68.75. GuruFocus considers Scout24 SE to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for SCCTY:

  • Interest Coverage: 127.98 (986% above median its 10-year median of 11.78)
  • GF Value™: $68.75 vs. price of $43.81 (36.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 86/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 234.1% above the Interactive Media median (#158 of 316)

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


Scout24 SE Business Description

Address Invalidenstrasse 65, Berlin, BY, DEU, 10557
Scout24 SE is a German digital company that operates a digital marketplace, ImmoScout24, for residential and business real estate. In addition, it offers software solutions for real estate valuations to banks and the real estate sector. Through ImmoScout24, the company is engaged in developing new products and building a digital ecosystem for rentals, purchases, and commercial real estate in Germany and Austria. It has different brands offering digital services in the real estate industry, such as FlowFact, Vermietet.de, Immoverkauf24, Propstack, BauFi, and others. Its operating segments are Professional, which generates maximum revenue by offering digital real estate products to its professional clients, and Private. Geographically, the group derives its key revenue from Germany.
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