STAG (Stag Industrial) Interest Coverage: 2.35 (As of Mar. 2026) — Near Median


STAG Stag Industrial Inc STAG
83 GF Score
Price $39.42
GF Value $40.82
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Stag Industrial Interest Coverage?

Stag Industrial STAG +0.84% 83 Interest Coverage is 2.35 as of Mar. 2026, which is 2% above its 10-year median of 2.31. GuruFocus rates STAG with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of $40.82 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 700 REITs companies, Stag Industrial ranks worse than 61% 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. Stag Industrial's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $84.4 Mil. Stag Industrial's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-35.9 Mil. Stag Industrial's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.35. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

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

STAG' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.99   Med: 2.31   Max: 2.69
Current: 2.43


STAG's Interest Coverage is ranked worse than
61% of 700 companies
in the REITs industry
Industry Median: 3.095 vs STAG: 2.43

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


Stag Industrial  (NYSE:STAG) 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 .


Stag Industrial Interest Coverage Related Terms


Stag Industrial Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Stag Industrial'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.

Stag Industrial Interest Coverage Chart

Stag Industrial Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Interest Coverage
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Stag Industrial Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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STAG vs TRNO, REXR, FR: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the REIT - Industrial subindustry, Stag Industrial'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.


Stag Industrial Interest Coverage vs REITs Industry

For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, Stag Industrial's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Stag Industrial's Interest Coverage falls into.


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Stag Industrial 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.

Stag Industrial'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, Stag Industrial's Interest Expense was $-132.2 Mil. Its Operating Income was $319.6 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $3,029.4 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (A: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*319.629/-132.16
=2.42

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

Here, for the three months ended in Mar. 2026, Stag Industrial's Interest Expense was $-35.9 Mil. Its Operating Income was $84.4 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $3,029.5 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*84.442/-35.885
=2.35

* 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 2.35 mean?
Stag Industrial (STAG) has a Interest Coverage of 2.35 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Stag Industrial and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 2.31. Over the past decade, Stag Industrial's Interest Coverage has ranged from 0.99 to 2.69. According to the industry distribution chart, Stag Industrial ranks #427 out of 700 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 61%.
Is Stag Industrial's Interest Coverage too high?
Stag Industrial's current Interest Coverage of 2.35 is near median its 10-year median of 2.31. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.99 to a high of 2.69. The REITs industry median Interest Coverage is 3.10. Stag Industrial's value of 2.35 is 24.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Stag Industrial ranks #427 out of 700 companies in the REITs industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Stag Industrial has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Stag Industrial's Interest Coverage compare to TRNO and REXR?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, Stag Industrial ranks #427 out of 700 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Stag Industrial in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 3.10. Stag Industrial's value of 2.35 is 24.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Stag Industrial's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 0.99 to 2.69 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.31 vs. the industry median of 3.10, Stag Industrial 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 REITs company?
The median Interest Coverage among REITs companies is 3.10, based on 700 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. Stag Industrial's current Interest Coverage of 2.35 is 24.1% 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 Stag Industrial and its competitors. For the REITs industry, the median Interest Coverage is 3.10 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Stag Industrial's current Interest Coverage is 2.35, which is near median its own 10-year median of 2.31. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Stag Industrial stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Stag Industrial (STAG) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $40.82, compared to a current price of $39.42 — trading 3.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 2.35, which is near median its 10-year median of 2.31 and 24.1% below the REITs industry median of 3.10. Stag Industrial's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 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 Stag Industrial (STAG), the current Interest Coverage is 2.35 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 Stag Industrial (STAG) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Stag Industrial stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $39.42 is trading 3.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $40.82. GuruFocus considers Stag Industrial to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for STAG:

  • Interest Coverage: 2.35 (near median its 10-year median of 2.31)
  • GF Value™: $40.82 vs. price of $39.42 (3.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 83/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 24.1% below the REITs median (#427 of 700)

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


Stag Industrial Business Description

Industry Real EstateREITs
Address One Federal Street, 23rd Floor, Boston, MA, USA, 02110
Stag Industrial Inc is a REIT focused on the acquisition, ownership, development, and operation of industrial properties throughout the United States. Its platform is designed to (i) identify properties for acquisition that offer attractive returns across CBRE-EA Tier 1 industrial real estate markets, industries, and tenants, (ii) provide growth through the ownership of high-quality assets, property management and pursuit of acquisitions in an attractive opportunity set, and (iii) capitalize its business appropriately given the characteristics of its assets. The majority of its portfolio is single-tenant industrial properties throughout the United States. The company derives the majority of its rental revenue from its facilities located in Midwestern and Eastern U.S. cities.
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