Mowi ASA (STU:PND) Interest Coverage: 6.08 (As of Mar. 2026) — 38% Below Median


STU:PND Mowi ASA STU:PND
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Price €16.78
GF Value €18.99
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Mowi ASA Interest Coverage?

Mowi ASA STU:PND -1.41% 90 Interest Coverage is 6.08 as of Mar. 2026, which is 38% below its 10-year median of 9.76. GuruFocus rates STU:PND with a GF Score™ of 90/100 and a GF Value™ of €18.99 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,507 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Mowi ASA ranks worse than 57.93% 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. Mowi ASA's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €223 Mil. Mowi ASA's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €-37 Mil. Mowi ASA's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 6.08. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

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

STU:PND' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.2   Med: 9.76   Max: 20.34
Current: 6.07


STU:PND's Interest Coverage is ranked worse than
57.93% of 1507 companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 8.6 vs STU:PND: 6.07

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


Mowi ASA  (STU:PND) 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 .


Mowi ASA Interest Coverage Related Terms


Mowi ASA Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Mowi 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.

Mowi ASA Interest Coverage Chart

Mowi ASA Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Interest Coverage
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Mowi ASA 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:PND vs ADM, BG, TSN: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Farm Products subindustry, Mowi 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.


Mowi ASA Interest Coverage vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Mowi ASA's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Mowi ASA's Interest Coverage falls into.


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Mowi ASA 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.

Mowi ASA'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, Mowi ASA's Interest Expense was €-130 Mil. Its Operating Income was €636 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €3,134 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (A: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*636.4/-130
=4.90

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

Here, for the three months ended in Mar. 2026, Mowi ASA's Interest Expense was €-37 Mil. Its Operating Income was €223 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €3,199 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*223.3/-36.7
=6.08

* 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 6.08 mean?
Mowi ASA (STU:PND) has a Interest Coverage of 6.08 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Mowi ASA and its competitors. This is 38% below median its historical median of 9.76. Over the past decade, Mowi ASA's Interest Coverage has ranged from 3.20 to 20.34. According to the industry distribution chart, Mowi ASA ranks #873 out of 1507 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 57.9%.
Is Mowi ASA's Interest Coverage too high?
Mowi ASA's current Interest Coverage of 6.08 is 38% below median its 10-year median of 9.76. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.20 to a high of 20.34. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Interest Coverage is 8.60. Mowi ASA's value of 6.08 is 29.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Mowi ASA ranks #873 out of 1507 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Mowi ASA has a GF Score™ of 90/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Mowi ASA's Interest Coverage compare to ADM and BG?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Mowi ASA ranks #873 out of 1507 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Mowi ASA in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 8.60. Mowi ASA's value of 6.08 is 29.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Mowi ASA's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 3.20 to 20.34 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 9.76 vs. the industry median of 8.60, Mowi ASA 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Interest Coverage among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 8.60, based on 1,507 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. Mowi ASA's current Interest Coverage of 6.08 is 29.3% 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 Mowi ASA and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Interest Coverage is 8.60 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Mowi ASA's current Interest Coverage is 6.08, which is 38% below median its own 10-year median of 9.76. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Mowi ASA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mowi ASA (STU:PND) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €18.99, compared to a current price of €16.78 — trading 11.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 6.08, which is 38% below median its 10-year median of 9.76 and 29.3% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 8.60. Mowi ASA's overall GF Score™ is 90/100 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 Mowi ASA (STU:PND), the current Interest Coverage is 6.08 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 Mowi ASA (STU:PND) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mowi ASA stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €16.78 is trading 11.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of €18.99. GuruFocus considers Mowi ASA to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for STU:PND:

  • Interest Coverage: 6.08 (38% below median its 10-year median of 9.76)
  • GF Value™: €18.99 vs. price of €16.78 (11.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 90/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 29.3% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#873 of 1507)

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


Mowi ASA Business Description

Address Sandviksboder 77A/B, Bergen, NOR, 5035
Mowi ASA is a Norway-based producer of farmed salmon, distributing salmon and other processed seafood globally. The company focuses on producing high-quality fish by producing its fish eggs and nurturing the fish in the early stages of their life. It operates in three business segments: Feed, Farming, and Sales & Marketing. Fish feed production comprises its two feed plants in Norway and Scotland. Farming includes a single operating segment composed of farming operations in Norway, Scotland, Canada, Chile, Ireland, the Faroe Islands, and Iceland, and Sales and Marketing is composed of two operating segments: Markets and Consumer Products. A majority of the company's revenue is generated from the Sales and Marketing business. Geographically, it derives maximum revenue from Europe.
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