UZAPF (Flughafen Zuerich AG) Interest Coverage: 21.22 (As of Dec. 2025) — 10% Below Median


UZAPF Flughafen Zuerich AG UZAPF
87 GF Score
Price $319.71
GF Value $285.81
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Flughafen Zuerich AG Interest Coverage?

Flughafen Zuerich AG UZAPF +0.38% 87 Interest Coverage is 21.22 as of Dec. 2025, which is 10% below its 10-year median of 23.69. GuruFocus rates UZAPF with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of $285.81 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 838 Transportation companies, Flughafen Zuerich AG ranks better than 78.52% 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. Flughafen Zuerich AG's Operating Income for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was $304 Mil. Flughafen Zuerich AG's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was $-14 Mil. Flughafen Zuerich AG's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 21.22. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

The historical rank and industry rank for Flughafen Zuerich AG's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:

UZAPF' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.66   Med: 23.69   Max: 27.43
Current: 20.32


UZAPF's Interest Coverage is ranked better than
78.52% of 838 companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 5.72 vs UZAPF: 20.32

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


Flughafen Zuerich AG  (OTCPK:UZAPF) 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 .


Flughafen Zuerich AG Interest Coverage Related Terms


Flughafen Zuerich AG Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Flughafen Zuerich AG'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.

Flughafen Zuerich AG Interest Coverage Chart

Flughafen Zuerich AG 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 0.66 11.07 26.00 23.69 20.32

Flughafen Zuerich AG Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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 39.39 21.58 25.92 19.36 21.22

UZAPF vs JOBY, CAAP: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Airports & Air Services subindustry, Flughafen Zuerich AG'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.


Flughafen Zuerich AG Interest Coverage vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Flughafen Zuerich AG's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Flughafen Zuerich AG's Interest Coverage falls into.


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Flughafen Zuerich AG 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.

Flughafen Zuerich AG'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, Flughafen Zuerich AG's Interest Expense was $-28 Mil. Its Operating Income was $566 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $2,093 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (A: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*565.943/-27.858
=20.32

Flughafen Zuerich AG's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Here, for the six months ended in Dec. 2025, Flughafen Zuerich AG's Interest Expense was $-14 Mil. Its Operating Income was $304 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $2,093 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*303.551/-14.305
=21.22

* 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 21.22 mean?
Flughafen Zuerich AG (UZAPF) has a Interest Coverage of 21.22 as of Dec. 2025. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Flughafen Zuerich AG and its competitors. This is 10% below median its historical median of 23.69. Over the past decade, Flughafen Zuerich AG's Interest Coverage has ranged from 0.66 to 27.43. According to the industry distribution chart, Flughafen Zuerich AG ranks #180 out of 838 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 21.5%.
Is Flughafen Zuerich AG's Interest Coverage too high?
Flughafen Zuerich AG's current Interest Coverage of 21.22 is 10% below median its 10-year median of 23.69. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.66 to a high of 27.43. The Transportation industry median Interest Coverage is 5.72. Flughafen Zuerich AG's value of 21.22 is 271% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Flughafen Zuerich AG ranks #180 out of 838 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Flughafen Zuerich AG has a GF Score™ of 87/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Flughafen Zuerich AG's Interest Coverage compare to JOBY and CAAP?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Flughafen Zuerich AG ranks #180 out of 838 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Flughafen Zuerich AG in the top 22% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Interest Coverage is 5.72. Flughafen Zuerich AG's value of 21.22 is 271% above this benchmark. Historically, Flughafen Zuerich AG's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 0.66 to 27.43 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 23.69 vs. the industry median of 5.72, Flughafen Zuerich AG 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 a Transportation company?
The median Interest Coverage among Transportation companies is 5.72, based on 838 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. Flughafen Zuerich AG's current Interest Coverage of 21.22 is 271% 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 Flughafen Zuerich AG and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Interest Coverage is 5.72 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Flughafen Zuerich AG's current Interest Coverage is 21.22, which is 10% below median its own 10-year median of 23.69. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Flughafen Zuerich AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Flughafen Zuerich AG (UZAPF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $285.81, compared to a current price of $319.71 — trading 11.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 21.22, which is 10% below median its 10-year median of 23.69 and 271% above the Transportation industry median of 5.72. Flughafen Zuerich AG's overall GF Score™ is 87/100 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 Flughafen Zuerich AG (UZAPF), the current Interest Coverage is 21.22 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 Flughafen Zuerich AG (UZAPF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Flughafen Zuerich AG stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $319.71 is trading 11.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $285.81. GuruFocus considers Flughafen Zuerich AG to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for UZAPF:

  • Interest Coverage: 21.22 (10% below median its 10-year median of 23.69)
  • GF Value™: $285.81 vs. price of $319.71 (11.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 87/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 271% above the Transportation median (#180 of 838)

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


Flughafen Zuerich AG Business Description

Address Zurich Airport Ltd, P.O. Box, Zurich, CHE, CH-8058
Flughafen Zurich owns and operates Zurich Airport, Switzerland's main international hub, as well as select overseas airport concessions, including Noida International Airport in the Delhi Metropolitan Area. Zurich Airport operates under a hybrid-till regime, whereby 30% of the economic added value from commercial activities must be used as a transfer payment to subsidize the costs of the regulated business. The Swiss business is split into regulated aviation activities (airport charges, security, and passenger-related fees) and nonregulated commercial activities (retail, F&B, parking advertising, rental agreements, and energy services). In 2024, nonregulated businesses contributed 55% of the group's operating profit, despite generating only 40% of the group's total sales.
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