Scandinavian Astor Group ABSTU:Y73 +3.38%27 Interest Coverage is 3.51 as of Mar. 2026, which is 19% below its 10-year median of 4.32. GuruFocus rates STU:Y73 with a GF Score™ of 27/100 and a GF Value™ of €3.24 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 241 Aerospace & Defense companies, Scandinavian Astor Group AB ranks worse than 70.95% 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. Scandinavian Astor Group AB's
Operating Income
for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €0.97 Mil. Scandinavian Astor Group AB's Interest Expense for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €-0.28 Mil.
Scandinavian Astor Group AB's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 3.51.
The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.
The historical rank and industry rank for Scandinavian Astor Group AB's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:
STU:Y73'
s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.55 Med: 4.32 Max: 8.08
Current: 4.78
STU:Y73's Interest Coverage is ranked worse than 70.95% of 241
companies
in the Aerospace & Defense industry
Industry Median: 8.69
vs STU:Y73: 4.78
Scandinavian Astor Group AB (STU:Y73) 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 .
Scandinavian Astor Group AB Interest Coverage Related Terms
Scandinavian Astor Group AB Interest Coverage Historical Data
* 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.
Scandinavian Astor Group AB Interest Coverage Chart
STU:Y73 vs SPCX, GE, RTX: Interest Coverage Comparison
For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, Scandinavian Astor Group 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.
Scandinavian Astor Group AB Interest Coverage vs Aerospace & Defense Industry
For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, Scandinavian Astor Group AB's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Scandinavian Astor Group AB's Interest Coverage falls into.
Scandinavian Astor Group 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:
* 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.
Scandinavian Astor Group AB (STU:Y73) has a Interest Coverage of 3.51 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Scandinavian Astor Group AB and its competitors. This is 19% below median its historical median of 4.32. Over the past decade, Scandinavian Astor Group AB's Interest Coverage has ranged from 0.55 to 8.08. According to the industry distribution chart, Scandinavian Astor Group AB ranks #171 out of 241 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, placing it in the top 71%.
Is Scandinavian Astor Group AB's Interest Coverage too high?
Scandinavian Astor Group AB's current Interest Coverage of 3.51 is 19% below median its 10-year median of 4.32. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.55 to a high of 8.08. The Aerospace & Defense industry median Interest Coverage is 8.69. Scandinavian Astor Group AB's value of 3.51 is 59.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Scandinavian Astor Group AB ranks #171 out of 241 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Scandinavian Astor Group AB has a GF Score™ of 27/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Scandinavian Astor Group AB's Interest Coverage compare to SPCX and GE?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, Scandinavian Astor Group AB ranks #171 out of 241 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Scandinavian Astor Group AB in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 8.69. Scandinavian Astor Group AB's value of 3.51 is 59.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Scandinavian Astor Group AB's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 0.55 to 8.08 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.32 vs. the industry median of 8.69, Scandinavian Astor Group AB 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 an Aerospace & Defense company?
The median Interest Coverage among Aerospace & Defense companies is 8.69, based on 241 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. Scandinavian Astor Group AB's current Interest Coverage of 3.51 is 59.6% 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 Scandinavian Astor Group AB and its competitors. For the Aerospace & Defense industry, the median Interest Coverage is 8.69 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Scandinavian Astor Group AB's current Interest Coverage is 3.51, which is 19% below median its own 10-year median of 4.32. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Scandinavian Astor Group AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Scandinavian Astor Group AB (STU:Y73) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €3.24, compared to a current price of €1.65 — trading 49.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 3.51, which is 19% below median its 10-year median of 4.32 and 59.6% below the Aerospace & Defense industry median of 8.69. Scandinavian Astor Group AB's overall GF Score™ is 27/100 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 Scandinavian Astor Group AB (STU:Y73), the current Interest Coverage is 3.51 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 Scandinavian Astor Group AB (STU:Y73) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Scandinavian Astor Group AB stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €1.65 is trading 49.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of €3.24.
GuruFocus considers Scandinavian Astor Group AB to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for STU:Y73:
Interest Coverage: 3.51 (19% below median its 10-year median of 4.32)
GF Value™: €3.24 vs. price of €1.65 (49.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 59.6% below the Aerospace & Defense median (#171 of 241)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:Y73 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Scandinavian Astor Group AB is a prominent player in the defence industry, specialising in delivering high-quality products, services and technical solutions, in the defence sector and civil security, and other industrial segments. The Group is divided into three business areas: Astor Industry, Astor Tech and Astor Protect. The company generates revenues by selling customized products and services to the defense and security sectors, as well as civilian markets. Geographically, it operates in Sweden, Other EMEA, Americas, and Asia Pacific.
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