Grupa Kety (STU:GQ2) Interest Coverage: 12.25 (As of Mar. 2026) — 42% Below Median


STU:GQ2 Grupa Kety SA STU:GQ2
90 GF Score
Price €272.80
GF Value €200.45
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Grupa Kety Interest Coverage?

Grupa Kety STU:GQ2 -0.94% 90 Interest Coverage is 12.25 as of Mar. 2026, which is 42% below its 10-year median of 21.18. GuruFocus rates STU:GQ2 with a GF Score™ of 90/100 and a GF Value™ of €200.45 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,316 Metals & Mining companies, Grupa Kety ranks worse than 79.86% 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. Grupa Kety's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €45 Mil. Grupa Kety's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €-4 Mil. Grupa Kety's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 12.25. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

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

STU:GQ2' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 9.72   Med: 21.18   Max: 60.04
Current: 11.26


STU:GQ2's Interest Coverage is ranked worse than
79.86% of 1316 companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: No Debt vs STU:GQ2: 11.26

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


Grupa Kety  (STU:GQ2) 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 .


Grupa Kety Interest Coverage Related Terms


Grupa Kety Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Grupa Kety'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.

Grupa Kety Interest Coverage Chart

Grupa Kety Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Interest Coverage
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Grupa Kety 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:GQ2 vs AA, CENX, CSTM: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Aluminum subindustry, Grupa Kety'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.


Grupa Kety Interest Coverage vs Metals & Mining Industry

For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Grupa Kety's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Grupa Kety 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.

Grupa Kety'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, Grupa Kety's Interest Expense was €-18 Mil. Its Operating Income was €182 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €251 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (A: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*181.822/-18.066
=10.06

Grupa Kety's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Here, for the three months ended in Mar. 2026, Grupa Kety's Interest Expense was €-4 Mil. Its Operating Income was €45 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €222 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*45.398/-3.706
=12.25

* 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 12.25 mean?
Grupa Kety (STU:GQ2) has a Interest Coverage of 12.25 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Grupa Kety and its competitors. This is 42% below median its historical median of 21.18. Over the past decade, Grupa Kety's Interest Coverage has ranged from 9.72 to 60.04. According to the industry distribution chart, Grupa Kety ranks #1051 out of 1316 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 79.9%.
Is Grupa Kety's Interest Coverage too high?
Grupa Kety's current Interest Coverage of 12.25 is 42% below median its 10-year median of 21.18. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 9.72 to a high of 60.04. The Metals & Mining industry median Interest Coverage is 10,000.00. Grupa Kety's value of 12.25 is 99.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Grupa Kety ranks #1051 out of 1316 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Grupa Kety has a GF Score™ of 90/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Grupa Kety's Interest Coverage compare to AA and CENX?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Grupa Kety ranks #1051 out of 1316 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Grupa Kety in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 10,000.00. Grupa Kety's value of 12.25 is 99.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Grupa Kety's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 9.72 to 60.04 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 21.18 vs. the industry median of 10,000.00, Grupa Kety 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 a Metals & Mining company?
The median Interest Coverage among Metals & Mining companies is 10,000.00, based on 1,316 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. Grupa Kety's current Interest Coverage of 12.25 is 99.9% 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 Grupa Kety and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median Interest Coverage is 10,000.00 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Grupa Kety's current Interest Coverage is 12.25, which is 42% below median its own 10-year median of 21.18. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Grupa Kety stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Grupa Kety (STU:GQ2) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €200.45, compared to a current price of €272.80 — trading 36.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 12.25, which is 42% below median its 10-year median of 21.18 and 99.9% below the Metals & Mining industry median of 10,000.00. Grupa Kety's overall GF Score™ is 90/100 with 9 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 Grupa Kety (STU:GQ2), the current Interest Coverage is 12.25 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 Grupa Kety (STU:GQ2) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Grupa Kety stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €272.80 is trading 36.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of €200.45. GuruFocus considers Grupa Kety to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for STU:GQ2:

  • Interest Coverage: 12.25 (42% below median its 10-year median of 21.18)
  • GF Value™: €200.45 vs. price of €272.80 (36.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 90/100 with 9 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 99.9% below the Metals & Mining median (#1051 of 1316)

No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:GQ2 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Grupa Kety Business Description

Other Exchanges KTY:Poland
Address ul. Kosciuszki 111, Kety, POL, 32-650
Grupa Kety SA manufactures and sells extruded aluminum and other aluminum products primarily to industrial customers. The firm organizes itself into five segments based on product. The Extruded Products segment manufactures aluminum profiles. The Flexible Packaging segment produces and sells packaging to the food industry. The Aluminum Systems segment, which generates the most revenue of any segment, sells aluminum systems to the building industry. The Building Accessories and Building Services segments produce and sell hardware and aluminum facades to the construction industry. The vast majority of Grupa Kety's revenue comes from Poland, where the company's operations are also located.
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