AF Gruppen ASASTU:AF8 -1.05%75 Interest Coverage is 61.37 as of Mar. 2026, which is 149% above its 10-year median of 24.67. GuruFocus rates STU:AF8 with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of €13.87 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,355 Construction companies, AF Gruppen ASA ranks better than 86.35% 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. AF Gruppen ASA's
Operating Income
for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €27 Mil. AF Gruppen ASA's Interest Expense for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €-0 Mil.
AF Gruppen ASA's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 61.37.
The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.
The historical rank and industry rank for AF Gruppen ASA's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:
STU:AF8'
s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 6.34 Med: 24.67 Max: 105.6
Current: 105.6
STU:AF8's Interest Coverage is ranked better than 86.35% of 1355
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 7.81
vs STU:AF8: 105.60
AF Gruppen ASA (STU:AF8) 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 .
AF Gruppen ASA Interest Coverage Related Terms
AF Gruppen ASA Interest Coverage Historical Data
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The historical data trend for AF Gruppen ASA'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.
STU:AF8 vs PWR, FIX, EME: Interest Coverage Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, AF Gruppen ASA'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.
AF Gruppen ASA Interest Coverage vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, AF Gruppen ASA's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where AF Gruppen ASA's Interest Coverage falls into.
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:
* 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.
AF Gruppen ASA (STU:AF8) has a Interest Coverage of 61.37 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on AF Gruppen ASA and its competitors. This is 149% above median its historical median of 24.67. Over the past decade, AF Gruppen ASA's Interest Coverage has ranged from 6.34 to 105.60. According to the industry distribution chart, AF Gruppen ASA ranks #185 out of 1355 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 13.7%.
Is AF Gruppen ASA's Interest Coverage too high?
AF Gruppen ASA's current Interest Coverage of 61.37 is 149% above median its 10-year median of 24.67. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.34 to a high of 105.60. The Construction industry median Interest Coverage is 7.81. AF Gruppen ASA's value of 61.37 is 685.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, AF Gruppen ASA ranks #185 out of 1355 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, AF Gruppen ASA has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does AF Gruppen ASA's Interest Coverage compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, AF Gruppen ASA ranks #185 out of 1355 companies for Interest Coverage. This places AF Gruppen ASA in the top 14% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Interest Coverage is 7.81. AF Gruppen ASA's value of 61.37 is 685.8% above this benchmark. Historically, AF Gruppen ASA's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 6.34 to 105.60 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 24.67 vs. the industry median of 7.81, AF Gruppen ASA 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 Construction company?
The median Interest Coverage among Construction companies is 7.81, based on 1,355 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. AF Gruppen ASA's current Interest Coverage of 61.37 is 685.8% 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 AF Gruppen ASA and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Interest Coverage is 7.81 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. AF Gruppen ASA's current Interest Coverage is 61.37, which is 149% above median its own 10-year median of 24.67. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is AF Gruppen ASA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AF Gruppen ASA (STU:AF8) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €13.87, compared to a current price of €16.94 — trading 22.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 61.37, which is 149% above median its 10-year median of 24.67 and 685.8% above the Construction industry median of 7.81. AF Gruppen ASA's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 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 AF Gruppen ASA (STU:AF8), the current Interest Coverage is 61.37 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 AF Gruppen ASA (STU:AF8) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AF Gruppen ASA stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €16.94 is trading 22.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of €13.87.
GuruFocus considers AF Gruppen ASA to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for STU:AF8:
Interest Coverage: 61.37 (149% above median its 10-year median of 24.67)
GF Value™: €13.87 vs. price of €16.94 (22.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 685.8% above the Construction median (#185 of 1355)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:AF8 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
AF Gruppen ASA A is one of Norway's contracting and industrial groups. The company provides services in areas of civil engineering and services geared toward environmental, building, and energy markets. The company conducts projects related to roads, railways, ports, power, and energy development. For buildings and property development, its services span the entire value chain, and resources are utilized for planning and execution. The majority of revenue comes from traditional building activities, including new projects and rehabilitation ventures. Environmental services revolve around demolition, removal, and environmental clean-up of buildings and industrial plants.
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