i2S (STU:4I2) Interest Coverage: 42.30 (As of Dec. 2025) — 529% Above Median

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STU:4I2 i2S Corp SA STU:4I2
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What is i2S Interest Coverage?

i2S STU:4I2 71 Interest Coverage is 42.30 as of Dec. 2025, which is 529% above its 10-year median of 6.73. GuruFocus rates STU:4I2 with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of €6.94. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,322 Industrial Products companies, i2S ranks worse than 55.17% 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. i2S's Operating Income for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was €0.97 Mil. i2S's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was €-0.02 Mil. i2S's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 42.30. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

The historical rank and industry rank for i2S's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:

STU:4I2' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.08   Med: 6.73   Max: 17.23
Current: 11.73


STU:4I2's Interest Coverage is ranked worse than
55.17% of 2322 companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 14.63 vs STU:4I2: 11.73

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


i2S  (STU:4I2) 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 .


i2S Interest Coverage Related Terms


i2S Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for i2S'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.

i2S Interest Coverage Chart

i2S Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Interest Coverage
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i2S Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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 13.33 0.00 45.63 0.00 42.30

STU:4I2 vs VRT, BE, HUBB: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Electrical Equipment & Parts subindustry, i2S'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.


i2S Interest Coverage vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, i2S's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where i2S's Interest Coverage falls into.


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i2S 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.

i2S'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, i2S's Interest Expense was €-0.05 Mil. Its Operating Income was €0.61 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €0.61 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (A: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*0.61/-0.052
=11.73

i2S's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Here, for the six months ended in Dec. 2025, i2S's Interest Expense was €-0.02 Mil. Its Operating Income was €0.97 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €0.61 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*0.973/-0.023
=42.30

* 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 42.30 mean?
i2S (STU:4I2) has a Interest Coverage of 42.30 as of Dec. 2025. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on i2S and its competitors. This is 529% above median its historical median of 6.73. Over the past decade, i2S's Interest Coverage has ranged from 2.08 to 17.23. According to the industry distribution chart, i2S ranks #1281 out of 2322 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 55.2%.
Is i2S's Interest Coverage too high?
i2S's current Interest Coverage of 42.30 is 529% above median its 10-year median of 6.73. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.08 to a high of 17.23. The Industrial Products industry median Interest Coverage is 14.63. i2S's value of 42.30 is 189.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, i2S ranks #1281 out of 2322 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, i2S has a GF Score™ of 71/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does i2S's Interest Coverage compare to VRT and BE?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, i2S ranks #1281 out of 2322 companies for Interest Coverage. This places i2S in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 14.63. i2S's value of 42.30 is 189.1% above this benchmark. Historically, i2S's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 2.08 to 17.23 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.73 vs. the industry median of 14.63, i2S 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 14.63, based on 2,322 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. i2S's current Interest Coverage of 42.30 is 189.1% 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 i2S and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Interest Coverage is 14.63 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. i2S's current Interest Coverage is 42.30, which is 529% above median its own 10-year median of 6.73. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is i2S stock overvalued right now?
i2S (STU:4I2) has a current Interest Coverage of 42.30. The stock's GF Value™ is €6.94, compared to a current price of €6.00 — trading 13.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 42.30, which is 529% above median its 10-year median of 6.73 and 189.1% above the Industrial Products industry median of 14.63. i2S's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 3 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 i2S (STU:4I2), the current Interest Coverage is 42.30 as of Dec. 2025. 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 i2S (STU:4I2) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, i2S stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €6.00 is trading 13.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of €6.94.

Key valuation signals for STU:4I2:

  • Interest Coverage: 42.30 (529% above median its 10-year median of 6.73)
  • GF Value™: €6.94 vs. price of €6.00 (13.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 71/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 189.1% above the Industrial Products median (#1281 of 2322)

No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:4I2 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


i2S Business Description

Other Exchanges ALI2S:France
Address 28-30 rue Jean Perrin, Pessac, FRA, 33608
i2S Corp SA is engaged in the business of designing, creating, and marketing imaging systems and equipment.
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