Stem (STEM) Interest Coverage: 0 (At Loss) (As of Mar. 2026)


STEM Stem Inc STEM
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Price $7.22
GF Value $11.63
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What is Stem Interest Coverage?

Stem STEM -3.09% 60 Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss) as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates STEM with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of $11.63 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 320 Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies, Stem ranks worse than 312499.69% 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. Stem's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-10.9 Mil. Stem's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-7.4 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 Stem's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:


STEM's Interest Coverage is not ranked *
in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry.
Industry Median: 2.95
* 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.


Stem  (NYSE:STEM) 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 .


Stem Interest Coverage Related Terms


Stem Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Stem'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.

Stem Interest Coverage Chart

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STEM vs NXXT, AGIG, VGAS: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Utilities - Renewable subindustry, Stem'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.


Stem Interest Coverage vs Utilities - Independent Power Producers Industry

For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry and Utilities sector, Stem's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Stem 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.

Stem'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, Stem's Interest Expense was $-23.9 Mil. Its Operating Income was $-55.7 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $322.3 Mil.

Stem did not have earnings to cover the interest expense.

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

Here, for the three months ended in Mar. 2026, Stem's Interest Expense was $-7.4 Mil. Its Operating Income was $-10.9 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $329.1 Mil.

Stem 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.

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 0 (At Loss) mean?
Stem (STEM) has a Interest Coverage of 0 (At Loss) as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Stem and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Stem ranks #999999 out of 320 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry.
Is Stem's Interest Coverage too high?
Stem's current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). Based on the distribution chart, Stem ranks #999999 out of 320 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Stem has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Stem's Interest Coverage compare to NXXT and AGIG?
According to the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry distribution chart, Stem ranks #999999 out of 320 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Stem in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 2.95. 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 Utilities - Independent Power Producers company?
The median Interest Coverage among Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies is 2.95, based on 320 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 Stem and its competitors. For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, the median Interest Coverage is 2.95 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Stem'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 Stem stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Stem (STEM) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $11.63, compared to a current price of $7.22 — trading 37.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). Stem's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 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 Stem (STEM), the current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss) 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 Stem (STEM) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Stem stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $7.22 is trading 37.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $11.63. GuruFocus considers Stem to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for STEM:

  • Interest Coverage: 0 (At Loss)
  • GF Value™: $11.63 vs. price of $7.22 (37.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 60/100 with 5 warning signs

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


Stem Business Description

Other Exchanges 5QQ:Germany
Address 1400 Post Oak Boulevard, Suite 560, Houston, TX, USA, 77056
Stem Inc is a provider of energy storage systems. The company bundles third-party hardware with its proprietary Athena software to provide customers a turnkey solution. Stem sells its solutions to commercial and industrial customers as well as independent power producers and renewable developers. Its solutions help customers maximize renewable energy generation and help build a cleaner and more resilient grid. The Company operates as one operating segment that is focused exclusively on technology services that transform the way energy is distributed and consumed.
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