Thomson Reuters (STU:TOC0) Interest Coverage: 14.45 (As of Mar. 2026) — 101% Above Median


STU:TOC0 Thomson Reuters Corp STU:TOC0
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What is Thomson Reuters Interest Coverage?

Thomson Reuters STU:TOC0 70 Interest Coverage is 14.45 as of Mar. 2026, which is 101% above its 10-year median of 7.19. GuruFocus rates STU:TOC0 with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of €179.38 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 812 Business Services companies, Thomson Reuters ranks worse than 52.59% 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. Thomson Reuters's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €550 Mil. Thomson Reuters's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €-38 Mil. Thomson Reuters's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 14.45. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

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

STU:TOC0' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.6   Med: 7.19   Max: 11.35
Current: 11.35


STU:TOC0's Interest Coverage is ranked worse than
52.59% of 812 companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 12.98 vs STU:TOC0: 11.35

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


Thomson Reuters  (STU:TOC0) 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 .


Thomson Reuters Interest Coverage Related Terms


Thomson Reuters Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Thomson Reuters'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.

Thomson Reuters Interest Coverage Chart

Thomson Reuters Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Interest Coverage
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 6.14 8.90 8.23 9.43 10.87

Thomson Reuters Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Interest Coverage Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 12.39 9.63 11.96 9.22 14.45

STU:TOC0 vs CTAS, CPRT, GPN: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, Thomson Reuters'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.


Thomson Reuters Interest Coverage vs Business Services Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Thomson Reuters's Interest Coverage falls into.


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Thomson Reuters 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.

Thomson Reuters'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, Thomson Reuters's Interest Expense was €-156 Mil. Its Operating Income was €1,699 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €1,296 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (A: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*1698.606/-156.282
=10.87

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

Here, for the three months ended in Mar. 2026, Thomson Reuters's Interest Expense was €-38 Mil. Its Operating Income was €550 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €1,149 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*550.14/-38.06
=14.45

* 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 14.45 mean?
Thomson Reuters (STU:TOC0) has a Interest Coverage of 14.45 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Thomson Reuters and its competitors. This is 101% above median its historical median of 7.19. Over the past decade, Thomson Reuters' Interest Coverage has ranged from 2.60 to 11.35. According to the industry distribution chart, Thomson Reuters ranks #427 out of 812 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 52.6%.
Is Thomson Reuters' Interest Coverage too high?
Thomson Reuters' current Interest Coverage of 14.45 is 101% above median its 10-year median of 7.19. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.60 to a high of 11.35. The Business Services industry median Interest Coverage is 12.98. Thomson Reuters' value of 14.45 is 11.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Thomson Reuters ranks #427 out of 812 companies in the Business Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Thomson Reuters has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Thomson Reuters' Interest Coverage compare to CTAS and CPRT?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Thomson Reuters ranks #427 out of 812 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Thomson Reuters in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 12.98. Thomson Reuters' value of 14.45 is 11.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Thomson Reuters' own Interest Coverage has ranged from 2.60 to 11.35 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.19 vs. the industry median of 12.98, Thomson Reuters 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 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. Thomson Reuters's current Interest Coverage of 14.45 is 11.3% 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 Thomson Reuters 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. Thomson Reuters's current Interest Coverage is 14.45, which is 101% above median its own 10-year median of 7.19. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Thomson Reuters stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Thomson Reuters (STU:TOC0) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €179.38, compared to a current price of €80.26 — trading 55.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 14.45, which is 101% above median its 10-year median of 7.19 and 11.3% above the Business Services industry median of 12.98. Thomson Reuters' overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Thomson Reuters (STU:TOC0), the current Interest Coverage is 14.45 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 Thomson Reuters (STU:TOC0) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Thomson Reuters stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €80.26 is trading 55.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of €179.38. GuruFocus considers Thomson Reuters to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for STU:TOC0:

  • Interest Coverage: 14.45 (101% above median its 10-year median of 7.19)
  • GF Value™: €179.38 vs. price of €80.26 (55.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 70/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 11.3% above the Business Services median (#427 of 812)

No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:TOC0 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Thomson Reuters Business Description

Address 19 Duncan Street, Toronto, ON, CAN, M5H 3H1
Thomson Reuters is a leading global provider of business information services, delivering trusted data, technology, and expertise to professionals across legal, tax, accounting, risk, compliance, and the news and media sectors. Headquartered in Toronto, Canada, the company combines deep domain knowledge with data and software solutions to help clients make informed decisions, manage complexity, and drive efficiency. Thomson Reuters serves legal and accounting/tax professionals, corporations, and governments worldwide, but around 75% of revenue is generated in the US. The company is known for flagship products such as Westlaw, UltraTax CS, and Reuters News.
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