Kauno Energija AB (STU:WVJ) Interest Coverage: 51.90 (As of Mar. 2026) — 615% Above Median

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STU:WVJ Kauno Energija AB STU:WVJ
60 GF Score
Price €1.69
GF Value €1.17
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What is Kauno Energija AB Interest Coverage?

Kauno Energija AB STU:WVJ 60 Interest Coverage is 51.90 as of Mar. 2026, which is 615% above its 10-year median of 7.26. GuruFocus rates STU:WVJ with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of €1.17. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 324 Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies, Kauno Energija AB ranks better than 88.89% 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. Kauno Energija AB's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €17.3 Mil. Kauno Energija AB's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €-0.3 Mil. Kauno Energija AB's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 51.90. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

The historical rank and industry rank for Kauno Energija AB's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:

STU:WVJ' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.05   Med: 7.26   Max: 20.06
Current: 15.29


STU:WVJ's Interest Coverage is ranked better than
88.89% of 324 companies
in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry
Industry Median: 2.84 vs STU:WVJ: 15.29

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


Kauno Energija AB  (STU:WVJ) 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 .


Kauno Energija AB Interest Coverage Related Terms


Kauno Energija AB Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Kauno Energija AB'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.

Kauno Energija AB Interest Coverage Chart

Kauno Energija AB Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Interest Coverage
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Kauno Energija AB 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 31.70 2.00 0.00 27.04 51.90

Kauno Energija AB Interest Coverage Competitor Comparison

For the Utilities - Renewable subindustry, Kauno Energija AB'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.


Kauno Energija AB Interest Coverage vs Utilities - Independent Power Producers Industry

For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry and Utilities sector, Kauno Energija AB's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Kauno Energija AB's Interest Coverage falls into.


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Kauno Energija AB 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.

Kauno Energija AB'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, Kauno Energija AB's Interest Expense was €-1.5 Mil. Its Operating Income was €19.6 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €59.2 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (A: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*19.586/-1.513
=12.95

Kauno Energija AB's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Here, for the three months ended in Mar. 2026, Kauno Energija AB's Interest Expense was €-0.3 Mil. Its Operating Income was €17.3 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €59.2 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*17.335/-0.334
=51.90

* 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 51.90 mean?
Kauno Energija AB (STU:WVJ) has a Interest Coverage of 51.90 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Kauno Energija AB and its competitors. This is 615% above median its historical median of 7.26. Over the past decade, Kauno Energija AB's Interest Coverage has ranged from 0.05 to 20.06. According to the industry distribution chart, Kauno Energija AB ranks #36 out of 324 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, placing it in the top 11.1%.
Is Kauno Energija AB's Interest Coverage too high?
Kauno Energija AB's current Interest Coverage of 51.90 is 615% above median its 10-year median of 7.26. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.05 to a high of 20.06. The Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median Interest Coverage is 2.84. Kauno Energija AB's value of 51.90 is 1727.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kauno Energija AB ranks #36 out of 324 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Kauno Energija AB has a GF Score™ of 60/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kauno Energija AB's Interest Coverage compare to competitors?
According to the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry distribution chart, Kauno Energija AB ranks #36 out of 324 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Kauno Energija AB in the top 11% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Interest Coverage is 2.84. Kauno Energija AB's value of 51.90 is 1727.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Kauno Energija AB's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 0.05 to 20.06 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.26 vs. the industry median of 2.84, Kauno Energija AB 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 Utilities - Independent Power Producers company?
The median Interest Coverage among Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies is 2.84, based on 324 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. Kauno Energija AB's current Interest Coverage of 51.90 is 1727.5% 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 Kauno Energija AB and its competitors. For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, the median Interest Coverage is 2.84 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kauno Energija AB's current Interest Coverage is 51.90, which is 615% above median its own 10-year median of 7.26. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kauno Energija AB stock overvalued right now?
Kauno Energija AB (STU:WVJ) has a current Interest Coverage of 51.90. The stock's GF Value™ is €1.17, compared to a current price of €1.69 — trading 44.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 51.90, which is 615% above median its 10-year median of 7.26 and 1727.5% above the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median of 2.84. Kauno Energija AB's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 with 3 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 Kauno Energija AB (STU:WVJ), the current Interest Coverage is 51.90 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 Kauno Energija AB (STU:WVJ) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kauno Energija AB stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €1.69 is trading 44.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of €1.17.

Key valuation signals for STU:WVJ:

  • Interest Coverage: 51.90 (615% above median its 10-year median of 7.26)
  • GF Value™: €1.17 vs. price of €1.69 (44.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 60/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 1727.5% above the Utilities - Independent Power Producers median (#36 of 324)

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


Kauno Energija AB Business Description

Other Exchanges KNR1L:Lithuania
Address Raudondvario Road 84, Kaunas, LTU, 47179
Kauno Energija AB is a company engaged in the supply of heat and hot water production and sale of electricity, and the maintenance of collector-tunnels. In addition, the company is also involved in electricity generation and distribution. The company carries out supervision of indoor heat and hot water supply systems, repair and maintenance of heat unit equipment, and provides rental services for premises. The company generates a vast majority of its revenues from heat supplies.
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