Gensight Biologics (STU:G49N) Interest Coverage: 0 (At Loss) (As of Dec. 2025)

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STU:G49N Gensight Biologics SA STU:G49N
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What is Gensight Biologics Interest Coverage?

Gensight Biologics STU:G49N 7 Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss) as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates STU:G49N with a GF Score™ of 7/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.04 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 368 Biotechnology companies, Gensight Biologics ranks worse than 271738.86% 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. Gensight Biologics's Operating Income for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was €-4.27 Mil. Gensight Biologics's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was €-1.57 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 Gensight Biologics's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:


STU:G49N's Interest Coverage is not ranked *
in the Biotechnology industry.
Industry Median: 98.255
* 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.


Gensight Biologics  (STU:G49N) 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 .


Gensight Biologics Interest Coverage Related Terms


Gensight Biologics Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Gensight Biologics'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.

Gensight Biologics Interest Coverage Chart

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STU:G49N vs VRTX, REGN, MRNA: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Biotechnology subindustry, Gensight Biologics'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.


Gensight Biologics Interest Coverage vs Biotechnology Industry

For the Biotechnology industry and Healthcare sector, Gensight Biologics's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Gensight Biologics 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.

Gensight Biologics'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, Gensight Biologics's Interest Expense was €-2.89 Mil. Its Operating Income was €-11.06 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €9.22 Mil.

Gensight Biologics did not have earnings to cover the interest expense.

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

Here, for the six months ended in Dec. 2025, Gensight Biologics's Interest Expense was €-1.57 Mil. Its Operating Income was €-4.27 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €9.22 Mil.

Gensight Biologics 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?
Gensight Biologics (STU:G49N) has a Interest Coverage of 0 (At Loss) as of Dec. 2025. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Gensight Biologics and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Gensight Biologics ranks #999999 out of 368 companies in the Biotechnology industry.
Is Gensight Biologics' Interest Coverage too high?
Gensight Biologics' current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). Based on the distribution chart, Gensight Biologics ranks #999999 out of 368 companies in the Biotechnology industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Gensight Biologics has a GF Score™ of 7/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Gensight Biologics' Interest Coverage compare to VRTX and REGN?
According to the Biotechnology industry distribution chart, Gensight Biologics ranks #999999 out of 368 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Gensight Biologics in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 98.26. 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 Biotechnology company?
The median Interest Coverage among Biotechnology companies is 98.26, based on 368 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 Gensight Biologics and its competitors. For the Biotechnology industry, the median Interest Coverage is 98.26 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Gensight Biologics'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 Gensight Biologics stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gensight Biologics (STU:G49N) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.04, compared to a current price of €0.10 — trading 160% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). Gensight Biologics' overall GF Score™ is 7/100 with 8 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 Gensight Biologics (STU:G49N), the current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss) 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 Gensight Biologics (STU:G49N) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gensight Biologics stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €0.10 is trading 160% above its estimated GF Value™ of €0.04. GuruFocus considers Gensight Biologics to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for STU:G49N:

  • Interest Coverage: 0 (At Loss)
  • GF Value™: €0.04 vs. price of €0.10 (160% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 7/100 with 8 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:G49N stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Gensight Biologics Business Description

Address 74, rue du Faubourg Saint-Antoine, Paris, FRA, 75012
Gensight Biologics SA is a clinical-stage biopharma company focused on developing and commercializing gene therapies for retinal neurodegenerative diseases and central nervous system disorders. The company's pipeline leverages two core technology platforms, the Mitochondrial Targeting Sequence (MTS) and optogenetics, to help preserve or restore vision in patients suffering from blinding retinal diseases. The product candidate, LUMEVOQ, was developed using the MTS technology platform and is designed to treat LHON by restoring the function of retinal diseases resulting from mutations.
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