VSH (Vishay Intertechnology) Interest Coverage: 2.22 (As of Mar. 2026) — 78% Below Median


VSH Vishay Intertechnology Inc VSH
59 GF Score
Price $55.59
GF Value $20.91
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Vishay Intertechnology Interest Coverage?

Vishay Intertechnology VSH -5.72% 59 Interest Coverage is 2.22 as of Mar. 2026, which is 78% below its 10-year median of 10.28. GuruFocus rates VSH with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of $20.91 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 12 warning signs investors should review. Among 637 Semiconductors companies, Vishay Intertechnology ranks worse than 88.7% 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. Vishay Intertechnology's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $22 Mil. Vishay Intertechnology's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-10 Mil. Vishay Intertechnology's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.22. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

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

VSH' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.47   Med: 10.28   Max: 35.93
Current: 1.96


VSH's Interest Coverage is ranked worse than
88.7% of 637 companies
in the Semiconductors industry
Industry Median: 20.13 vs VSH: 1.96

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


Vishay Intertechnology  (NYSE:VSH) 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 .


Vishay Intertechnology Interest Coverage Related Terms


Vishay Intertechnology Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Vishay Intertechnology'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.

Vishay Intertechnology Interest Coverage Chart

Vishay Intertechnology Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Interest Coverage
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Vishay Intertechnology Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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VSH vs SLAB, NVTS, MXL: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Semiconductors subindustry, Vishay Intertechnology'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.


Vishay Intertechnology Interest Coverage vs Semiconductors Industry

For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, Vishay Intertechnology's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Vishay Intertechnology's Interest Coverage falls into.


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Vishay Intertechnology 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.

Vishay Intertechnology'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, Vishay Intertechnology's Interest Expense was $-39 Mil. Its Operating Income was $57 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $1,047 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (A: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*56.868/-38.651
=1.47

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

Here, for the three months ended in Mar. 2026, Vishay Intertechnology's Interest Expense was $-10 Mil. Its Operating Income was $22 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $1,076 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*22.124/-9.973
=2.22

* 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 2.22 mean?
Vishay Intertechnology (VSH) has a Interest Coverage of 2.22 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Vishay Intertechnology and its competitors. This is 78% below median its historical median of 10.28. Over the past decade, Vishay Intertechnology's Interest Coverage has ranged from 1.47 to 35.93. According to the industry distribution chart, Vishay Intertechnology ranks #565 out of 637 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 88.7%.
Is Vishay Intertechnology's Interest Coverage too high?
Vishay Intertechnology's current Interest Coverage of 2.22 is 78% below median its 10-year median of 10.28. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.47 to a high of 35.93. The Semiconductors industry median Interest Coverage is 20.13. Vishay Intertechnology's value of 2.22 is 89% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Vishay Intertechnology ranks #565 out of 637 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Vishay Intertechnology has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Vishay Intertechnology's Interest Coverage compare to SLAB and NVTS?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, Vishay Intertechnology ranks #565 out of 637 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Vishay Intertechnology in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 20.13. Vishay Intertechnology's value of 2.22 is 89% below this benchmark. Historically, Vishay Intertechnology's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 1.47 to 35.93 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 10.28 vs. the industry median of 20.13, Vishay Intertechnology 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 a Semiconductors company?
The median Interest Coverage among Semiconductors companies is 20.13, based on 637 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. Vishay Intertechnology's current Interest Coverage of 2.22 is 89% 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 Vishay Intertechnology and its competitors. For the Semiconductors industry, the median Interest Coverage is 20.13 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Vishay Intertechnology's current Interest Coverage is 2.22, which is 78% below median its own 10-year median of 10.28. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Vishay Intertechnology stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vishay Intertechnology (VSH) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $20.91, compared to a current price of $55.59 — trading 165.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 2.22, which is 78% below median its 10-year median of 10.28 and 89% below the Semiconductors industry median of 20.13. Vishay Intertechnology's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 with 12 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 Vishay Intertechnology (VSH), the current Interest Coverage is 2.22 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 Vishay Intertechnology (VSH) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vishay Intertechnology stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $55.59 is trading 165.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $20.91. GuruFocus considers Vishay Intertechnology to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for VSH:

  • Interest Coverage: 2.22 (78% below median its 10-year median of 10.28)
  • GF Value™: $20.91 vs. price of $55.59 (165.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 59/100 with 12 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 89% below the Semiconductors median (#565 of 637)

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


Vishay Intertechnology Business Description

Other Exchanges VHY:Germany
Address 63 Lancaster Avenue, Malvern, PA, USA, 19355-2143
Vishay Intertechnology Inc provides a broad product portfolio of discrete semiconductors and passive electronic components to original equipment manufacturers and distributors. These products are found in industrial, computing, automotive, consumer, telecommunications, power supplies, military, aerospace, and medical markets and serve customer all over the world. Its product segments consist of two general classes: semiconductors and passive components. The company's operating segment includes metal oxide semiconductor field-effect transistors, diodes, optoelectronic components, resistors, inductors, and capacitors. Revenue mainly comes from resistors, which are basic components used in all forms of electronic circuitry to adjust and regulate levels of voltage and current.
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