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Tessenderlo Group NVSTU:TEZ -2.33%65 Interest Coverage is 23.91 as of Jun. 2026, which is 89% above its 10-year median of 12.68. GuruFocus rates STU:TEZ with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of €24.62 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 203 Agriculture companies, Tessenderlo Group NV ranks better than 75.37% 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. Tessenderlo Group NV's
Operating Income
for the
six
months ended in Jun. 2026 was €77 Mil. Tessenderlo Group NV's Interest Expense for the
six
months ended in Jun. 2026 was €-3 Mil.
Tessenderlo Group NV's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 23.91.
The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.
The historical rank and industry rank for Tessenderlo Group NV's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:
STU:TEZ'
s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.7 Med: 12.68 Max: 36.91
Current: 26
STU:TEZ's Interest Coverage is ranked better than 75.37% of 203
companies
in the Agriculture industry
Industry Median: 7.23
vs STU:TEZ: 26.00
Tessenderlo Group NV (STU:TEZ) 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 .
Tessenderlo Group NV Interest Coverage Related Terms
Tessenderlo Group NV Interest Coverage Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Tessenderlo Group NV'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:TEZ vs CTVA, CF, MOS: Interest Coverage Comparison
For the Agricultural Inputs subindustry, Tessenderlo Group NV'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.
Tessenderlo Group NV Interest Coverage vs Agriculture Industry
For the Agriculture industry and Basic Materials sector, Tessenderlo Group NV's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Tessenderlo Group NV's Interest Coverage falls into.
Tessenderlo Group NV 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:
* 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.
Tessenderlo Group NV (STU:TEZ) has a Interest Coverage of 23.91 as of Jun. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Tessenderlo Group NV and its competitors. This is 89% above median its historical median of 12.68. Over the past decade, Tessenderlo Group NV's Interest Coverage has ranged from 5.70 to 36.91. According to the industry distribution chart, Tessenderlo Group NV ranks #50 out of 203 companies in the Agriculture industry, placing it in the top 24.6%.
Is Tessenderlo Group NV's Interest Coverage too high?
Tessenderlo Group NV's current Interest Coverage of 23.91 is 89% above median its 10-year median of 12.68. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.70 to a high of 36.91. The Agriculture industry median Interest Coverage is 7.23. Tessenderlo Group NV's value of 23.91 is 230.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Tessenderlo Group NV ranks #50 out of 203 companies in the Agriculture industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Tessenderlo Group NV has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Tessenderlo Group NV's Interest Coverage compare to CTVA and CF?
According to the Agriculture industry distribution chart, Tessenderlo Group NV ranks #50 out of 203 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Tessenderlo Group NV in the top 25% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Interest Coverage is 7.23. Tessenderlo Group NV's value of 23.91 is 230.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Tessenderlo Group NV's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 5.70 to 36.91 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 12.68 vs. the industry median of 7.23, Tessenderlo Group NV 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 an Agriculture company?
The median Interest Coverage among Agriculture companies is 7.23, based on 203 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. Tessenderlo Group NV's current Interest Coverage of 23.91 is 230.7% 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 Tessenderlo Group NV and its competitors. For the Agriculture industry, the median Interest Coverage is 7.23 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Tessenderlo Group NV's current Interest Coverage is 23.91, which is 89% above median its own 10-year median of 12.68. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Tessenderlo Group NV stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tessenderlo Group NV (STU:TEZ) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €24.62, compared to a current price of €23.05 — trading 6.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 23.91, which is 89% above median its 10-year median of 12.68 and 230.7% above the Agriculture industry median of 7.23. Tessenderlo Group NV's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 6 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 Tessenderlo Group NV (STU:TEZ), the current Interest Coverage is 23.91 as of Jun. 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 Tessenderlo Group NV (STU:TEZ) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tessenderlo Group NV stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €23.05 is trading 6.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of €24.62.
GuruFocus considers Tessenderlo Group NV to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for STU:TEZ:
Interest Coverage: 23.91 (89% above median its 10-year median of 12.68)
GF Value™: €24.62 vs. price of €23.05 (6.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 230.7% above the Agriculture median (#50 of 203)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:TEZ stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Tessenderlo Group NV focuses on agriculture, valorizing bio-residuals, machinery, mechanical engineering, electronics, energy, and providing industrial solutions with a focus on water. The firm produces and sells products across five segments: Agro, Industrial Solutions, Bio-Valorization, T-Power, and Machines & Technologies. The majority of its revenue comes from the Agro segment. The Agro segment encompasses activities in agriculture, including crop nutrition and crop protection products. This segment includes the business units Tessenderlo Kerley North America, Tessenderlo Kerley International, and Violleau. Its geographical segments include Europe, North America, South America, Asia, and the rest of the world, with Europe generating the maximum revenue.
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