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. Spadel's
Operating Income
for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was €27.7 Mil. Spadel's Interest Expense for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was €0.3 Mil.
did not have earnings to cover the interest expense.
The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.
Good Sign:
Ben Graham prefers companies' interest coverage to be at least 5. Spadel SA has enough cash to cover all of its debt. Its financial situation is stable.
The historical rank and industry rank for Spadel's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:
STU:YX5'
s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 27.86 Med: 154.35 Max: No Debt
Current: 377.66
STU:YX5's Interest Coverage is ranked better than 85.56% of 90
companies
in the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry
Industry Median: 12.32
vs STU:YX5: 377.66
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 .
Spadel Interest Coverage Related Terms
Spadel Interest Coverage Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Spadel'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:YX5 vs KO, PEP, MNST: Interest Coverage Comparison
For the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic subindustry, Spadel'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.
Spadel Interest Coverage vs Beverages - Non-Alcoholic Industry
For the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Spadel's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Spadel's Interest Coverage falls into.
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.
What does a Interest Coverage of 0 (At Loss) mean?
Spadel (STU:YX5) has a Interest Coverage of 0 (At Loss) as of Dec. 2025. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Spadel and its competitors. Over the past decade, Spadel's Interest Coverage has ranged from 27.86 to 10,000.00. According to the industry distribution chart, Spadel ranks #13 out of 90 companies in the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry, placing it in the top 14.4%.
Is Spadel's Interest Coverage too high?
Spadel's current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 27.86 to a high of 10,000.00. Based on the distribution chart, Spadel ranks #13 out of 90 companies in the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Spadel has a GF Score™ of 73/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Spadel's Interest Coverage compare to KO and PEP?
According to the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry distribution chart, Spadel ranks #13 out of 90 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Spadel in the top 14% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Interest Coverage is 12.32. Historically, Spadel's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 27.86 to 10,000.00 over the past decade. 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 Beverages - Non-Alcoholic company?
The median Interest Coverage among Beverages - Non-Alcoholic companies is 12.32, based on 90 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. 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 Spadel and its competitors. For the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry, the median Interest Coverage is 12.32 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Spadel's current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Spadel stock overvalued right now?
Spadel (STU:YX5) has a current Interest Coverage of 0 (At Loss). The stock's GF Value™ is €214.24, compared to a current price of €392.00 — trading 83% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). Spadel's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 4 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 Spadel (STU:YX5), the current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss) as of Dec. 2025. 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 Spadel (STU:YX5) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Spadel stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €392.00 is trading 83% above its estimated GF Value™ of €214.24.
Key valuation signals for STU:YX5:
Interest Coverage: 0 (At Loss)
GF Value™: €214.24 vs. price of €392.00 (83% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:YX5 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Spadel SA produces and markets mineral water, lemonade, and fruit juices. The company also sells water coolers and dispensers. It produces brands of natural mineral water, spring water, and refreshing beverages. Its products are marketed under the brand names Spa, Bru, Wattwiller, Carola, and Brecon.
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