Gabriel Holding AS (STU:1GH) Interest Coverage: 5.46 (As of Mar. 2026) — 59% Below Median


STU:1GH Gabriel Holding AS STU:1GH
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What is Gabriel Holding AS Interest Coverage?

Gabriel Holding AS STU:1GH -2.21% 78 Interest Coverage is 5.46 as of Mar. 2026, which is 59% below its 10-year median of 13.17. GuruFocus rates STU:1GH with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of €34.63. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 734 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Gabriel Holding AS ranks worse than 56.68% 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. Gabriel Holding AS's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €1.81 Mil. Gabriel Holding AS's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €-0.33 Mil. Gabriel Holding AS's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 5.46. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

The historical rank and industry rank for Gabriel Holding AS's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:

STU:1GH' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.96   Med: 13.17   Max: 63.37
Current: 3.87


STU:1GH's Interest Coverage is ranked worse than
56.68% of 734 companies
in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry
Industry Median: 5.445 vs STU:1GH: 3.87

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


Gabriel Holding AS  (STU:1GH) 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 .


Gabriel Holding AS Interest Coverage Related Terms


Gabriel Holding AS Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Gabriel Holding AS'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.

Gabriel Holding AS Interest Coverage Chart

Gabriel Holding AS Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
Interest Coverage
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Gabriel Holding AS 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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STU:1GH vs AIN: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Textile Manufacturing subindustry, Gabriel Holding AS'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.


Gabriel Holding AS Interest Coverage vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry

For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Gabriel Holding AS's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Gabriel Holding AS's Interest Coverage falls into.


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Gabriel Holding AS 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.

Gabriel Holding AS's Interest Coverage for the fiscal year that ended in Sep. 2025 is calculated as

Here, for the fiscal year that ended in Sep. 2025, Gabriel Holding AS's Interest Expense was €-1.66 Mil. Its Operating Income was €6.03 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €10.06 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Sep. 2025 )/Interest Expense (A: Sep. 2025 )
=-1*6.034/-1.658
=3.64

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

Here, for the three months ended in Mar. 2026, Gabriel Holding AS's Interest Expense was €-0.33 Mil. Its Operating Income was €1.81 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €9.52 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*1.807/-0.331
=5.46

* 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 5.46 mean?
Gabriel Holding AS (STU:1GH) has a Interest Coverage of 5.46 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Gabriel Holding AS and its competitors. This is 59% below median its historical median of 13.17. Over the past decade, Gabriel Holding AS's Interest Coverage has ranged from 0.96 to 63.37. According to the industry distribution chart, Gabriel Holding AS ranks #416 out of 734 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 56.7%.
Is Gabriel Holding AS's Interest Coverage too high?
Gabriel Holding AS's current Interest Coverage of 5.46 is 59% below median its 10-year median of 13.17. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.96 to a high of 63.37. The Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median Interest Coverage is 5.45. Gabriel Holding AS's value of 5.46 is 0.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Gabriel Holding AS ranks #416 out of 734 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Gabriel Holding AS has a GF Score™ of 78/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Gabriel Holding AS's Interest Coverage compare to AIN?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Gabriel Holding AS ranks #416 out of 734 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Gabriel Holding AS in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 5.45. Gabriel Holding AS's value of 5.46 is 0.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Gabriel Holding AS's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 0.96 to 63.37 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 13.17 vs. the industry median of 5.45, Gabriel Holding AS 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 a Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
The median Interest Coverage among Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies is 5.45, based on 734 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. Gabriel Holding AS's current Interest Coverage of 5.46 is 0.3% 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 Gabriel Holding AS and its competitors. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median Interest Coverage is 5.45 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Gabriel Holding AS's current Interest Coverage is 5.46, which is 59% below median its own 10-year median of 13.17. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Gabriel Holding AS stock overvalued right now?
Gabriel Holding AS (STU:1GH) has a current Interest Coverage of 5.46. The stock's GF Value™ is €34.63, compared to a current price of €35.40 — trading 2.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 5.46, which is 59% below median its 10-year median of 13.17 and 0.3% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median of 5.45. Gabriel Holding AS's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 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 Gabriel Holding AS (STU:1GH), the current Interest Coverage is 5.46 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 Gabriel Holding AS (STU:1GH) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gabriel Holding AS stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €35.40 is trading 2.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of €34.63.

Key valuation signals for STU:1GH:

  • Interest Coverage: 5.46 (59% below median its 10-year median of 13.17)
  • GF Value™: €34.63 vs. price of €35.40 (2.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 78/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 0.3% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories median (#416 of 734)

No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:1GH stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Gabriel Holding AS Business Description

Other Exchanges GABR:Denmark
Address Hjulmagervej 55, Aalborg, DNK, 9000
Gabriel Holding AS is a Denmark-based company that manufactures and sells furniture fabrics of pure wool and microfibers, upholstery fabrics, components, upholstered Surfaces and related products and services. It focuses on business areas that are Fabrics, FurnMaster, SampleMaster and others. Fabrics develop a wide range of furniture products; FurnMaster offers logistics solutions, cutting, sewing and assembly of furniture screens; and SampleMaster designs and produces boxes, hangers, catalogs, colour cards and other kind of promotional presentation materials. It provides a full palette of solutions and services for the international furniture industry, including fabrics, furniture and components, customised sample solutions, acoustic comfort, and knitting and embellishment services.
78GF Score

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