SNA (Snap-on) Interest Coverage: 25.71 (As of Mar. 2026) — 26% Above Median


SNA Snap-on Inc SNA
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Price $397.10
GF Value $318.15
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Snap-on Interest Coverage?

Snap-on SNA -0.96% 90 Interest Coverage is 25.71 as of Mar. 2026, which is 26% above its 10-year median of 20.40. GuruFocus rates SNA with a GF Score™ of 90/100 and a GF Value™ of $318.15 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,329 Industrial Products companies, Snap-on ranks better than 61.66% 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. Snap-on's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $319 Mil. Snap-on's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-12 Mil. Snap-on's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 25.71. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

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

SNA' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 16.31   Med: 20.4   Max: 27.13
Current: 26.4


SNA's Interest Coverage is ranked better than
61.66% of 2329 companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 14.79 vs SNA: 26.40

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


Snap-on  (NYSE:SNA) 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 .


Snap-on Interest Coverage Related Terms


Snap-on Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Snap-on'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.

Snap-on Interest Coverage Chart

Snap-on Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Interest Coverage
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Snap-on 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 25.27 26.61 28.02 25.34 25.71

SNA vs RBC, LECO, SWK: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Tools & Accessories subindustry, Snap-on'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.


Snap-on Interest Coverage vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Snap-on's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Snap-on's Interest Coverage falls into.


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Snap-on 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.

Snap-on'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, Snap-on's Interest Expense was $-51 Mil. Its Operating Income was $1,328 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $1,248 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (A: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*1327.7/-50.5
=26.29

Snap-on's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Here, for the three months ended in Mar. 2026, Snap-on's Interest Expense was $-12 Mil. Its Operating Income was $319 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $955 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*318.8/-12.4
=25.71

* 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 25.71 mean?
Snap-on (SNA) has a Interest Coverage of 25.71 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Snap-on and its competitors. This is 26% above median its historical median of 20.40. Over the past decade, Snap-on's Interest Coverage has ranged from 16.31 to 27.13. According to the industry distribution chart, Snap-on ranks #893 out of 2329 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 38.3%.
Is Snap-on's Interest Coverage too high?
Snap-on's current Interest Coverage of 25.71 is 26% above median its 10-year median of 20.40. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 16.31 to a high of 27.13. The Industrial Products industry median Interest Coverage is 14.79. Snap-on's value of 25.71 is 73.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Snap-on ranks #893 out of 2329 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Snap-on has a GF Score™ of 90/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Snap-on's Interest Coverage compare to RBC and LECO?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Snap-on ranks #893 out of 2329 companies for Interest Coverage. This puts Snap-on in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 14.79. Snap-on's value of 25.71 is 73.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Snap-on's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 16.31 to 27.13 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 20.40 vs. the industry median of 14.79, Snap-on 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 Industrial Products company?
The median Interest Coverage among Industrial Products companies is 14.79, based on 2,329 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. Snap-on's current Interest Coverage of 25.71 is 73.8% 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 Snap-on and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Interest Coverage is 14.79 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Snap-on's current Interest Coverage is 25.71, which is 26% above median its own 10-year median of 20.40. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Snap-on stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Snap-on (SNA) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $318.15, compared to a current price of $397.10 — trading 24.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 25.71, which is 26% above median its 10-year median of 20.40 and 73.8% above the Industrial Products industry median of 14.79. Snap-on's overall GF Score™ is 90/100 with 5 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 Snap-on (SNA), the current Interest Coverage is 25.71 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 Snap-on (SNA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Snap-on stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $397.10 is trading 24.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $318.15. GuruFocus considers Snap-on to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for SNA:

  • Interest Coverage: 25.71 (26% above median its 10-year median of 20.40)
  • GF Value™: $318.15 vs. price of $397.10 (24.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 90/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 73.8% above the Industrial Products median (#893 of 2329)

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


Snap-on Business Description

Address 2801 80th Street, Kenosha, WI, USA, 53143
Snap-on is a manufacturer of premium tools, equipment, and diagnostics for professional technicians, primarily involved in the repair of passenger cars but having expanded into other industrial applications. The company's legacy business is selling hand tools through franchisee-operated mobile vans to technicians who purchase the tools at their own expense. The company also operates a commercial and industrial business that is focused on repair facilities serving other industries. The third segment, repair systems and information, targets auto OEMs and large dealerships more directly and also offers substantial diagnostic solutions to aid repairs. The company's finance arm provides financing to franchisees to run their operations, as well as underwriting end customer purchases.
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