TSMCF (Tesmec SpA) Interest Coverage: 0.89 (As of Mar. 2026) — 39% Below Median


TSMCF Tesmec SpA TSMCF
37 GF Score
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GF Value $0.16
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 8 Warning Signs
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What is Tesmec SpA Interest Coverage?

Tesmec SpA TSMCF +4.17% 37 Interest Coverage is 0.89 as of Mar. 2026, which is 39% below its 10-year median of 1.47. GuruFocus rates TSMCF with a GF Score™ of 37/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.16 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,329 Industrial Products companies, Tesmec SpA ranks worse than 92.31% 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. Tesmec SpA's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $5.5 Mil. Tesmec SpA's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-6.1 Mil. Tesmec SpA's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.89. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

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

TSMCF' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.23   Med: 1.47   Max: 2.03
Current: 1.58


TSMCF's Interest Coverage is ranked worse than
92.31% of 2329 companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 14.8 vs TSMCF: 1.58

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


Tesmec SpA  (OTCPK:TSMCF) 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 .


Tesmec SpA Interest Coverage Related Terms


Tesmec SpA Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Tesmec SpA'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.

Tesmec SpA Interest Coverage Chart

Tesmec SpA 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 0.98 2.01 1.19 1.46 1.47

Tesmec SpA 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 0.69 0.86 1.21 0.00 0.89

TSMCF vs GEV, ETN, PH: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Tesmec SpA'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.


Tesmec SpA Interest Coverage vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Tesmec SpA's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Tesmec SpA's Interest Coverage falls into.


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Tesmec SpA 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.

Tesmec SpA'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, Tesmec SpA's Interest Expense was $-17.4 Mil. Its Operating Income was $25.7 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $116.8 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (A: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*25.693/-17.436
=1.47

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

Here, for the three months ended in Mar. 2026, Tesmec SpA's Interest Expense was $-6.1 Mil. Its Operating Income was $5.5 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $111.0 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*5.483/-6.129
=0.89

* 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 0.89 mean?
Tesmec SpA (TSMCF) has a Interest Coverage of 0.89 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Tesmec SpA and its competitors. This is 39% below median its historical median of 1.47. Over the past decade, Tesmec SpA's Interest Coverage has ranged from 0.23 to 2.03. According to the industry distribution chart, Tesmec SpA ranks #2150 out of 2329 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 92.3%.
Is Tesmec SpA's Interest Coverage too high?
Tesmec SpA's current Interest Coverage of 0.89 is 39% below median its 10-year median of 1.47. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.23 to a high of 2.03. The Industrial Products industry median Interest Coverage is 14.80. Tesmec SpA's value of 0.89 is 94% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Tesmec SpA ranks #2150 out of 2329 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Tesmec SpA has a GF Score™ of 37/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Tesmec SpA's Interest Coverage compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Tesmec SpA ranks #2150 out of 2329 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Tesmec SpA in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 14.80. Tesmec SpA's value of 0.89 is 94% below this benchmark. Historically, Tesmec SpA's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 0.23 to 2.03 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.47 vs. the industry median of 14.80, Tesmec SpA 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 Industrial Products company?
The median Interest Coverage among Industrial Products companies is 14.80, based on 2,329 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. Tesmec SpA's current Interest Coverage of 0.89 is 94% 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 Tesmec SpA and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Interest Coverage is 14.80 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Tesmec SpA's current Interest Coverage is 0.89, which is 39% below median its own 10-year median of 1.47. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Tesmec SpA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tesmec SpA (TSMCF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.16, compared to a current price of $0.50 — trading 212.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 0.89, which is 39% below median its 10-year median of 1.47 and 94% below the Industrial Products industry median of 14.80. Tesmec SpA's overall GF Score™ is 37/100 with 8 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 Tesmec SpA (TSMCF), the current Interest Coverage is 0.89 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 Tesmec SpA (TSMCF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tesmec SpA stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $0.50 is trading 212.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $0.16. GuruFocus considers Tesmec SpA to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSMCF:

  • Interest Coverage: 0.89 (39% below median its 10-year median of 1.47)
  • GF Value™: $0.16 vs. price of $0.50 (212.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 37/100 with 8 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 94% below the Industrial Products median (#2150 of 2329)

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


Tesmec SpA Business Description

Other Exchanges TES:Italy0MVJ:UK2GV:Germany
Address Via Zanica 17/O, Grassobbio, Bergamo, ITA, 24050
Tesmec SpA specialises in developing technologies and solutions for the construction, maintenance, and management of strategic infrastructure in the energy, telecommunications, rail, and natural resources sectors. Its product portfolio consists of rock trenching equipment, surface miners, stringing equipment, railway equipment, and electronic devices for smart grid management. The Group's operating segments are: Energy, Trencher, and Rail. The majority of its revenue is generated from the Trencher segment, which offers crawler trenching machines for excavation, surface mines, and earth-moving works. This segment also includes the provision of excavation services for power networks and fibre optic cables. Geographically, the Group operates globally and generates maximum revenue from Italy.
37GF Score

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