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. Shoe Station Group's
Operating Income
for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was $-6 Mil. Shoe Station Group's Interest Expense for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was $-0 Mil.
did not have earnings to cover the interest expense.
The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.
The historical rank and industry rank for Shoe Station Group's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:
SHOE'
s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 53.07 Med: 287.06 Max: 498.11
Current: 128.31
SHOE's Interest Coverage is ranked better than 89.95% of 826
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 7.85
vs SHOE: 128.31
Shoe Station Group (NAS:SHOE) 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 .
Shoe Station Group Interest Coverage Related Terms
Shoe Station Group Interest Coverage Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Shoe Station Group'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.
SHOE vs SFIX, CAL, ZUMZ: Interest Coverage Comparison
For the Apparel Retail subindustry, Shoe Station Group'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.
Shoe Station Group Interest Coverage vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Shoe Station Group's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Shoe Station Group's Interest Coverage falls into.
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:
Shoe Station Group did not have earnings to cover the interest expense.
* 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.
What does a Interest Coverage of 0 (At Loss) mean?
Shoe Station Group (SHOE) has a Interest Coverage of 0 (At Loss) as of Apr. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Shoe Station Group and its competitors. Over the past decade, Shoe Station Group's Interest Coverage has ranged from 53.07 to 498.11. According to the industry distribution chart, Shoe Station Group ranks #83 out of 826 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 10%.
Is Shoe Station Group's Interest Coverage too high?
Shoe Station Group's current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 53.07 to a high of 498.11. Based on the distribution chart, Shoe Station Group ranks #83 out of 826 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Shoe Station Group has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Shoe Station Group's Interest Coverage compare to SFIX and CAL?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Shoe Station Group ranks #83 out of 826 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Shoe Station Group in the top 10% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Interest Coverage is 7.85. Historically, Shoe Station Group's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 53.07 to 498.11 over the past decade. 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 7.85, based on 826 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. 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 Shoe Station Group and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Interest Coverage is 7.85 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Shoe Station Group's current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Shoe Station Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shoe Station Group (SHOE) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $21.99, compared to a current price of $15.98 — trading 27.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). Shoe Station Group's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 2 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 Shoe Station Group (SHOE), the current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss) as of Apr. 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 Shoe Station Group (SHOE) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shoe Station Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $15.98 is trading 27.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $21.99.
GuruFocus considers Shoe Station Group to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for SHOE:
Interest Coverage: 0 (At Loss)
GF Value™: $21.99 vs. price of $15.98 (27.3% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SHOE stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Shoe Station Group Inc is a one-stop family footwear destination that offers an impressive selection from top brands. It is a fashion destination for footwear, southern-inspired accessories, and apparel. The group has physical stores throughout five Southern states and is available online at ShoeStation.com, shipping all across the U.S. Its offer products for Women's, Men's, and Kids.
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