Live Motion Games (STU:4YM) Interest Coverage: 1.56 (As of Mar. 2026) — 86% Below Median

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STU:4YM Live Motion Games SA STU:4YM
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What is Live Motion Games Interest Coverage?

Live Motion Games STU:4YM 56 Interest Coverage is 1.56 as of Mar. 2026, which is 86% below its 10-year median of 11.21. GuruFocus rates STU:4YM with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.59. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 313 Interactive Media companies, Live Motion Games ranks better than 56.87% 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. Live Motion Games's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €0.06 Mil. Live Motion Games's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €-0.04 Mil. Live Motion Games's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.56. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

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

STU:4YM' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.22   Med: 11.21   Max: 61.27
Current: 61.27


STU:4YM's Interest Coverage is ranked better than
56.87% of 313 companies
in the Interactive Media industry
Industry Median: 38.97 vs STU:4YM: 61.27

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


Live Motion Games  (STU:4YM) 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 .


Live Motion Games Interest Coverage Related Terms


Live Motion Games Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Live Motion Games'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.

Live Motion Games Interest Coverage Chart

Live Motion Games Annual Data
Trend Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Interest Coverage
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 0.00 0.00 5.40 0.00 15.75

Live Motion Games 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:4YM vs NTES, EA, TTWO: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Electronic Gaming & Multimedia subindustry, Live Motion Games'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.


Live Motion Games Interest Coverage vs Interactive Media Industry

For the Interactive Media industry and Communication Services sector, Live Motion Games's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Live Motion Games's Interest Coverage falls into.


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Live Motion Games 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.

Live Motion Games'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, Live Motion Games's Interest Expense was €-0.00 Mil. Its Operating Income was €0.06 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €0.01 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (A: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*0.063/-0.004
=15.75

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

Here, for the three months ended in Mar. 2026, Live Motion Games's Interest Expense was €-0.04 Mil. Its Operating Income was €0.06 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €0.00 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*0.056/-0.036
=1.56

* 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 1.56 mean?
Live Motion Games (STU:4YM) has a Interest Coverage of 1.56 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Live Motion Games and its competitors. This is 86% below median its historical median of 11.21. Over the past decade, Live Motion Games' Interest Coverage has ranged from 5.22 to 61.27. According to the industry distribution chart, Live Motion Games ranks #135 out of 313 companies in the Interactive Media industry, placing it in the top 43.1%.
Is Live Motion Games' Interest Coverage too high?
Live Motion Games' current Interest Coverage of 1.56 is 86% below median its 10-year median of 11.21. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.22 to a high of 61.27. The Interactive Media industry median Interest Coverage is 38.97. Live Motion Games' value of 1.56 is 96% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Live Motion Games ranks #135 out of 313 companies in the Interactive Media industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Live Motion Games has a GF Score™ of 56/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Live Motion Games' Interest Coverage compare to NTES and EA?
According to the Interactive Media industry distribution chart, Live Motion Games ranks #135 out of 313 companies for Interest Coverage. This puts Live Motion Games in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 38.97. Live Motion Games' value of 1.56 is 96% below this benchmark. Historically, Live Motion Games' own Interest Coverage has ranged from 5.22 to 61.27 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 11.21 vs. the industry median of 38.97, Live Motion Games 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 an Interactive Media company?
The median Interest Coverage among Interactive Media companies is 38.97, based on 313 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. Live Motion Games's current Interest Coverage of 1.56 is 96% 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 Live Motion Games and its competitors. For the Interactive Media industry, the median Interest Coverage is 38.97 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Live Motion Games's current Interest Coverage is 1.56, which is 86% below median its own 10-year median of 11.21. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Live Motion Games stock overvalued right now?
Live Motion Games (STU:4YM) has a current Interest Coverage of 1.56. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.59, compared to a current price of €0.14 — trading 76.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 1.56, which is 86% below median its 10-year median of 11.21 and 96% below the Interactive Media industry median of 38.97. Live Motion Games' overall GF Score™ is 56/100 with 4 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 Live Motion Games (STU:4YM), the current Interest Coverage is 1.56 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 Live Motion Games (STU:4YM) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Live Motion Games stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €0.14 is trading 76.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of €0.59.

Key valuation signals for STU:4YM:

  • Interest Coverage: 1.56 (86% below median its 10-year median of 11.21)
  • GF Value™: €0.59 vs. price of €0.14 (76.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 56/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 96% below the Interactive Media median (#135 of 313)

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


Live Motion Games Business Description

Other Exchanges LMG:Poland
Address ul. Indiry Gandhi 23, Warsaw, POL, 02-776
Live Motion Games SA is engaged in the production and publishing of games for personal computers sold via the Steam platform to markets. It focuses on the production of simulators, city-builder, survival, and other games.
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