Citycon Oyj (STU:TY2B) Interest Coverage: 1.58 (As of Jun. 2026) — 56% Below Median

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STU:TY2B Citycon Oyj STU:TY2B
64 GF Score
Price €2.83
GF Value €3.61
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Citycon Oyj Interest Coverage?

Citycon Oyj STU:TY2B 64 Interest Coverage is 1.58 as of Jun. 2026, which is 56% below its 10-year median of 3.59. GuruFocus rates STU:TY2B with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of €3.61 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,302 Real Estate companies, Citycon Oyj ranks worse than 56.91% 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. Citycon Oyj's Operating Income for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was €50.4 Mil. Citycon Oyj's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was €-31.8 Mil. Citycon Oyj's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 1.58. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

Warning Sign:

Ben Graham prefers companies' interest coverage to be at least 5. Citycon Oyj interest coverage is 3.22, which is low.

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

STU:TY2B' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.18   Med: 3.59   Max: 3.87
Current: 3.22


STU:TY2B's Interest Coverage is ranked worse than
56.91% of 1302 companies
in the Real Estate industry
Industry Median: 4.285 vs STU:TY2B: 3.22

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


Citycon Oyj  (STU:TY2B) 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 .


Citycon Oyj Interest Coverage Related Terms


Citycon Oyj Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Citycon Oyj'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.

Citycon Oyj Interest Coverage Chart

Citycon Oyj Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Interest Coverage
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Citycon Oyj Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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 1.34 1.54 0.00 1.72 1.58

Citycon Oyj Interest Coverage Competitor Comparison

For the Real Estate - Diversified subindustry, Citycon Oyj'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.


Citycon Oyj Interest Coverage vs Real Estate Industry

For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, Citycon Oyj's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Citycon Oyj's Interest Coverage falls into.


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Citycon Oyj 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.

Citycon Oyj'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, Citycon Oyj's Interest Expense was €-82.2 Mil. Its Operating Income was €179.2 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €1,674.0 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (A: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*179.2/-82.2
=2.18

Citycon Oyj's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as

Here, for the three months ended in Jun. 2026, Citycon Oyj's Interest Expense was €-31.8 Mil. Its Operating Income was €50.4 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €1,930.0 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Jun. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=-1*50.4/-31.8
=1.58

* 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 1.58 mean?
Citycon Oyj (STU:TY2B) has a Interest Coverage of 1.58 as of Jun. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Citycon Oyj and its competitors. This is 56% below median its historical median of 3.59. Over the past decade, Citycon Oyj's Interest Coverage has ranged from 2.18 to 3.87. According to the industry distribution chart, Citycon Oyj ranks #741 out of 1302 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 56.9%.
Is Citycon Oyj's Interest Coverage too high?
Citycon Oyj's current Interest Coverage of 1.58 is 56% below median its 10-year median of 3.59. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.18 to a high of 3.87. The Real Estate industry median Interest Coverage is 4.29. Citycon Oyj's value of 1.58 is 63.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Citycon Oyj ranks #741 out of 1302 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Citycon Oyj has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Citycon Oyj's Interest Coverage compare to competitors?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, Citycon Oyj ranks #741 out of 1302 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Citycon Oyj in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 4.29. Citycon Oyj's value of 1.58 is 63.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Citycon Oyj's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 2.18 to 3.87 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.59 vs. the industry median of 4.29, Citycon Oyj 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 Real Estate company?
The median Interest Coverage among Real Estate companies is 4.29, based on 1,302 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. Citycon Oyj's current Interest Coverage of 1.58 is 63.1% 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 Citycon Oyj and its competitors. For the Real Estate industry, the median Interest Coverage is 4.29 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Citycon Oyj's current Interest Coverage is 1.58, which is 56% below median its own 10-year median of 3.59. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Citycon Oyj stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Citycon Oyj (STU:TY2B) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €3.61, compared to a current price of €2.83 — trading 21.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 1.58, which is 56% below median its 10-year median of 3.59 and 63.1% below the Real Estate industry median of 4.29. Citycon Oyj's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 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 Citycon Oyj (STU:TY2B), the current Interest Coverage is 1.58 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 Citycon Oyj (STU:TY2B) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Citycon Oyj stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €2.83 is trading 21.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of €3.61. GuruFocus considers Citycon Oyj to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for STU:TY2B:

  • Interest Coverage: 1.58 (56% below median its 10-year median of 3.59)
  • GF Value™: €3.61 vs. price of €2.83 (21.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 64/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 63.1% below the Real Estate median (#741 of 1302)

No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:TY2B stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Citycon Oyj Business Description

Address Piispansilta 9 A 1, Iso Omena, Espoo, FIN, 02230
Citycon Oyj owns, develops, and manages shopping centers and other retail properties in Finland, Norway, Sweden, Estonia, and Denmark. The company owns 28 centers. Among those centers, 9 are located in Finland, 1 in Estonia, 10 in Norway, 6 in Sweden, and 2 in Denmark. Citycon's business operations units: Finland & Estonia, Norway, and Sweden & Denmark. The business units are further subdivided into clusters. The Finnish, Estonian, and Danish unit is composed of two clusters, the Swedish unit of one cluster and the Norwegian unit of two.
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