SFRGF (Salvatore Ferragamo SpA) Interest Coverage: 1.37 (As of Dec. 2025) — 82% Below Median


SFRGF Salvatore Ferragamo SpA SFRGF
66 GF Score
Price $8.90
GF Value $8.29
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Salvatore Ferragamo SpA Interest Coverage?

Salvatore Ferragamo SpA SFRGF 66 Interest Coverage is 1.37 as of Dec. 2025, which is 82% below its 10-year median of 7.69. GuruFocus rates SFRGF with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of $8.29 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 828 Retail - Cyclical companies, Salvatore Ferragamo SpA ranks worse than 120772.83% 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. Salvatore Ferragamo SpA's Operating Income for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was $19 Mil. Salvatore Ferragamo SpA's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was $-14 Mil. Salvatore Ferragamo SpA's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 1.37. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

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


SFRGF's Interest Coverage is not ranked *
in the Retail - Cyclical industry.
Industry Median: 7.915
* 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.


Salvatore Ferragamo SpA  (OTCPK:SFRGF) 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 .


Salvatore Ferragamo SpA Interest Coverage Related Terms


Salvatore Ferragamo SpA Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Salvatore Ferragamo SpA'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.

Salvatore Ferragamo SpA Interest Coverage Chart

Salvatore Ferragamo SpA 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 7.69 6.94 2.30 0.00 0.00

Salvatore Ferragamo SpA 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 1.38 1.15 0.00 0.00 1.37

SFRGF vs TPR, SIG: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Luxury Goods subindustry, Salvatore Ferragamo SpA'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.


Salvatore Ferragamo SpA Interest Coverage vs Retail - Cyclical Industry

For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Salvatore Ferragamo SpA's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Salvatore Ferragamo SpA's Interest Coverage falls into.


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Salvatore Ferragamo SpA 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.

Salvatore Ferragamo SpA'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, Salvatore Ferragamo SpA's Interest Expense was $-29 Mil. Its Operating Income was $-37 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $545 Mil.

Salvatore Ferragamo SpA did not have earnings to cover the interest expense.

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

Here, for the six months ended in Dec. 2025, Salvatore Ferragamo SpA's Interest Expense was $-14 Mil. Its Operating Income was $19 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $545 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*19.33/-14.122
=1.37

* 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 1.37 mean?
Salvatore Ferragamo SpA (SFRGF) has a Interest Coverage of 1.37 as of Dec. 2025. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Salvatore Ferragamo SpA and its competitors. This is 82% below median its historical median of 7.69. According to the industry distribution chart, Salvatore Ferragamo SpA ranks #999999 out of 828 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry.
Is Salvatore Ferragamo SpA's Interest Coverage too high?
Salvatore Ferragamo SpA's current Interest Coverage of 1.37 is 82% below median its 10-year median of 7.69. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Interest Coverage is 7.92. Salvatore Ferragamo SpA's value of 1.37 is 82.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Salvatore Ferragamo SpA ranks #999999 out of 828 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Salvatore Ferragamo SpA has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Salvatore Ferragamo SpA's Interest Coverage compare to TPR and SIG?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Salvatore Ferragamo SpA ranks #999999 out of 828 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Salvatore Ferragamo SpA in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 7.92. Salvatore Ferragamo SpA's value of 1.37 is 82.7% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 7.69 vs. the industry median of 7.92, Salvatore Ferragamo SpA 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Interest Coverage among Retail - Cyclical companies is 7.92, based on 828 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. Salvatore Ferragamo SpA's current Interest Coverage of 1.37 is 82.7% 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 Salvatore Ferragamo SpA and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Interest Coverage is 7.92 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Salvatore Ferragamo SpA's current Interest Coverage is 1.37, which is 82% below median its own 10-year median of 7.69. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Salvatore Ferragamo SpA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Salvatore Ferragamo SpA (SFRGF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $8.29, compared to a current price of $8.90 — trading 7.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 1.37, which is 82% below median its 10-year median of 7.69 and 82.7% below the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 7.92. Salvatore Ferragamo SpA's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 7 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 Salvatore Ferragamo SpA (SFRGF), the current Interest Coverage is 1.37 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 Salvatore Ferragamo SpA (SFRGF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Salvatore Ferragamo SpA stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $8.90 is trading 7.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $8.29. GuruFocus considers Salvatore Ferragamo SpA to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for SFRGF:

  • Interest Coverage: 1.37 (82% below median its 10-year median of 7.69)
  • GF Value™: $8.29 vs. price of $8.90 (7.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 66/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 82.7% below the Retail - Cyclical median (#999999 of 828)

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


Salvatore Ferragamo SpA Business Description

Address Via dei Tornabuoni 2, Firenze, ITA, 50123
Founded in 1927, Salvatore Ferragamo is an Italian monobrand company known for its footwear and accessories. The company generates about 45% of revenue in the fragmented footwear category, 40% in leather goods, 6% in apparel, and 7% in accessories. It was one of the pioneers in establishing a presence in Asia, where it generates 28% of sales and other emerging markets (8% of sales in Central and South America). Ferragamo generates 24% of revenue in Europe, 30% in the US, and 8% in Japan.
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