Mobotix AG (STU:MBQ) Interest Coverage: 6.28 (As of Sep. 2025) — Near Median


STU:MBQ Mobotix AG STU:MBQ
59 GF Score
Price €1.24
GF Value €1.56
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Mobotix AG Interest Coverage?

Mobotix AG STU:MBQ +10.76% 59 Interest Coverage is 6.28 as of Sep. 2025, which is 1% above its 10-year median of 6.19. GuruFocus rates STU:MBQ with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of €1.56 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 812 Business Services companies, Mobotix AG ranks worse than 72.66% 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. Mobotix AG's Operating Income for the six months ended in Sep. 2025 was €8.13 Mil. Mobotix AG's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Sep. 2025 was €-1.29 Mil. Mobotix AG's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 was 6.28. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

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

STU:MBQ' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.88   Med: 6.19   Max: 30.95
Current: 4.09


STU:MBQ's Interest Coverage is ranked worse than
72.66% of 812 companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 12.98 vs STU:MBQ: 4.09

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


Mobotix AG  (STU:MBQ) 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 .


Mobotix AG Interest Coverage Related Terms


Mobotix AG Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Mobotix AG'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.

Mobotix AG Interest Coverage Chart

Mobotix AG Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
Interest Coverage
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 3.88 0.00 0.00 0.00 4.09

Mobotix AG Semi-Annual Data
Mar16 Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25
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STU:MBQ vs ALLE, MSA, ADT: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Security & Protection Services subindustry, Mobotix AG'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.


Mobotix AG Interest Coverage vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Mobotix AG's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Mobotix AG 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.

Mobotix AG's Interest Coverage for the fiscal year that ended in Sep. 2025 is calculated as

Here, for the fiscal year that ended in Sep. 2025, Mobotix AG's Interest Expense was €-2.25 Mil. Its Operating Income was €9.22 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €41.20 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Sep. 2025 )/Interest Expense (A: Sep. 2025 )
=-1*9.218/-2.252
=4.09

Mobotix AG's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 is calculated as

Here, for the six months ended in Sep. 2025, Mobotix AG's Interest Expense was €-1.29 Mil. Its Operating Income was €8.13 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €41.20 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Sep. 2025 )/Interest Expense (Q: Sep. 2025 )
=-1*8.127/-1.294
=6.28

* 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 6.28 mean?
Mobotix AG (STU:MBQ) has a Interest Coverage of 6.28 as of Sep. 2025. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Mobotix AG and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 6.19. Over the past decade, Mobotix AG's Interest Coverage has ranged from 3.88 to 30.95. According to the industry distribution chart, Mobotix AG ranks #590 out of 812 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 72.7%.
Is Mobotix AG's Interest Coverage too high?
Mobotix AG's current Interest Coverage of 6.28 is near median its 10-year median of 6.19. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.88 to a high of 30.95. The Business Services industry median Interest Coverage is 12.98. Mobotix AG's value of 6.28 is 51.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Mobotix AG ranks #590 out of 812 companies in the Business Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Mobotix AG has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Mobotix AG's Interest Coverage compare to ALLE and MSA?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Mobotix AG ranks #590 out of 812 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Mobotix AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 12.98. Mobotix AG's value of 6.28 is 51.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Mobotix AG's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 3.88 to 30.95 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.19 vs. the industry median of 12.98, Mobotix AG 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 Business Services company?
The median Interest Coverage among Business Services companies is 12.98, based on 812 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. Mobotix AG's current Interest Coverage of 6.28 is 51.6% 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 Mobotix AG and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Interest Coverage is 12.98 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Mobotix AG's current Interest Coverage is 6.28, which is near median its own 10-year median of 6.19. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Mobotix AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mobotix AG (STU:MBQ) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €1.56, compared to a current price of €1.24 — trading 20.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 6.28, which is near median its 10-year median of 6.19 and 51.6% below the Business Services industry median of 12.98. Mobotix AG's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 with 5 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 Mobotix AG (STU:MBQ), the current Interest Coverage is 6.28 as of Sep. 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 Mobotix AG (STU:MBQ) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mobotix AG stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €1.24 is trading 20.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of €1.56. GuruFocus considers Mobotix AG to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for STU:MBQ:

  • Interest Coverage: 6.28 (near median its 10-year median of 6.19)
  • GF Value™: €1.56 vs. price of €1.24 (20.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 59/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 51.6% below the Business Services median (#590 of 812)

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


Mobotix AG Business Description

Other Exchanges MBQ:Germany
Address Kaiserstrasse, Langmeil, RP, DEU, D-67722
Mobotix AG operates in the decentralized, IP-based video surveillance solutions market. It offers high-resolution and network-based video control systems. The systems consist of hardware, with a focus on high-performance cameras, and increasingly on software, such as application software (also known as applications or apps), which perform customer-specific functions. The solutions are sold globally through distributors and sales partners. Some of the products and solutions offered by the company include fixed-dome cameras, M-design cameras, thermal technology, bullet cameras, applications, and other software solutions to manage surveillance cameras etc.
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