SIXGF (Sixt SE) Interest Coverage: 2.58 (As of Mar. 2026) — 75% Below Median


SIXGF Sixt SE SIXGF
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What is Sixt SE Interest Coverage?

Sixt SE SIXGF 87 Interest Coverage is 2.58 as of Mar. 2026, which is 75% below its 10-year median of 10.51. GuruFocus rates SIXGF with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of $112.03. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 812 Business Services companies, Sixt SE ranks worse than 70.57% 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. Sixt SE's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $100 Mil. Sixt SE's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-39 Mil. Sixt SE's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.58. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

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

SIXGF' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.63   Med: 10.51   Max: 21.26
Current: 4.49


SIXGF's Interest Coverage is ranked worse than
70.57% of 812 companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 12.98 vs SIXGF: 4.49

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


Sixt SE  (OTCPK:SIXGF) 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 .


Sixt SE Interest Coverage Related Terms


Sixt SE Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Sixt 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.

Sixt SE Interest Coverage Chart

Sixt SE Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Interest Coverage
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Sixt SE Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 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 1.75 3.92 7.47 3.56 2.58

SIXGF vs URI, SUNB, AER: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Rental & Leasing Services subindustry, Sixt 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.


Sixt SE Interest Coverage vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Sixt SE's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Sixt 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.

Sixt 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, Sixt SE's Interest Expense was $-173 Mil. Its Operating Income was $856 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $3,428 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (A: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*856.028/-172.904
=4.95

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

Here, for the three months ended in Mar. 2026, Sixt SE's Interest Expense was $-39 Mil. Its Operating Income was $100 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $0 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*99.734/-38.613
=2.58

* 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 2.58 mean?
Sixt SE (SIXGF) has a Interest Coverage of 2.58 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Sixt SE and its competitors. This is 75% below median its historical median of 10.51. Over the past decade, Sixt SE's Interest Coverage has ranged from 0.63 to 21.26. According to the industry distribution chart, Sixt SE ranks #573 out of 812 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 70.6%.
Is Sixt SE's Interest Coverage too high?
Sixt SE's current Interest Coverage of 2.58 is 75% below median its 10-year median of 10.51. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.63 to a high of 21.26. The Business Services industry median Interest Coverage is 12.98. Sixt SE's value of 2.58 is 80.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sixt SE ranks #573 out of 812 companies in the Business Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Sixt SE has a GF Score™ of 87/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sixt SE's Interest Coverage compare to URI and SUNB?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Sixt SE ranks #573 out of 812 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Sixt SE in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 12.98. Sixt SE's value of 2.58 is 80.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Sixt SE's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 0.63 to 21.26 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 10.51 vs. the industry median of 12.98, Sixt SE 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 Business Services company?
The median Interest Coverage among Business Services companies is 12.98, based on 812 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. Sixt SE's current Interest Coverage of 2.58 is 80.1% 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 Sixt SE and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Interest Coverage is 12.98 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sixt SE's current Interest Coverage is 2.58, which is 75% below median its own 10-year median of 10.51. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sixt SE stock overvalued right now?
Sixt SE (SIXGF) has a current Interest Coverage of 2.58. The stock's GF Value™ is $112.03, compared to a current price of $84.00 — trading 25% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 2.58, which is 75% below median its 10-year median of 10.51 and 80.1% below the Business Services industry median of 12.98. Sixt SE's overall GF Score™ is 87/100 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 Sixt SE (SIXGF), the current Interest Coverage is 2.58 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 Sixt SE (SIXGF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sixt SE stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $84.00 is trading 25% below its estimated GF Value™ of $112.03.

Key valuation signals for SIXGF:

  • Interest Coverage: 2.58 (75% below median its 10-year median of 10.51)
  • GF Value™: $112.03 vs. price of $84.00 (25% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 87/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 80.1% below the Business Services median (#573 of 812)

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


Sixt SE Business Description

Address Zugspitzstrasse 1, Pullach, BY, DEU, 82049
Sixt SE provides automotive rental services mainly across Europe and the U.S. The company offers rental solutions from passenger vehicles, including sports utilities vehicles, electric vehicles, and luxury sports cars to vans and trucks. With its products SIXT rent, SIXT share, SIXT ride, and others, the company offers mobility services in the areas of car rental, car sharing, ride services, and car subscriptions. These products can be booked via a single app that also integrates the services of mobility partners. Geographically, operates in Germany, Europe, North America, and Others.
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