City Service SE (WAR:CTS) Interest Coverage: 7.59 (As of Mar. 2026) — 42% Above Median


WAR:CTS City Service SE WAR:CTS
69 GF Score
Price zł6.50
GF Value zł75.42
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is City Service SE Interest Coverage?

City Service SE WAR:CTS 69 Interest Coverage is 7.59 as of Mar. 2026, which is 42% above its 10-year median of 5.34. GuruFocus rates WAR:CTS with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of zł75.42 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,299 Real Estate companies, City Service SE ranks better than 66.97% 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. City Service SE's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was zł10.4 Mil. City Service SE's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was zł-1.4 Mil. City Service SE's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 7.59. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

The historical rank and industry rank for City Service SE's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:

WAR:CTS' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.46   Med: 5.34   Max: 14.52
Current: 8.77


WAR:CTS's Interest Coverage is ranked better than
66.97% of 1299 companies
in the Real Estate industry
Industry Median: 4.25 vs WAR:CTS: 8.77

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


City Service SE  (WAR:CTS) 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 .


City Service SE Interest Coverage Related Terms


City Service SE Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for City Service SE'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.

City Service SE Interest Coverage Chart

City Service SE Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Interest Coverage
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City Service SE 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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WAR:CTS vs CBRE, BEKE: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Real Estate Services subindustry, City Service SE'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.


City Service SE Interest Coverage vs Real Estate Industry

For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, City Service SE's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where City Service SE's Interest Coverage falls into.


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City Service SE 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.

City Service SE'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, City Service SE's Interest Expense was zł-4.8 Mil. Its Operating Income was zł47.0 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was zł17.3 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (A: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*47.034/-4.836
=9.73

City Service SE's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Here, for the three months ended in Mar. 2026, City Service SE's Interest Expense was zł-1.4 Mil. Its Operating Income was zł10.4 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was zł80.2 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*10.387/-1.368
=7.59

* 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 7.59 mean?
City Service SE (WAR:CTS) has a Interest Coverage of 7.59 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on City Service SE and its competitors. This is 42% above median its historical median of 5.34. Over the past decade, City Service SE's Interest Coverage has ranged from 4.46 to 14.52. According to the industry distribution chart, City Service SE ranks #429 out of 1299 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 33%.
Is City Service SE's Interest Coverage too high?
City Service SE's current Interest Coverage of 7.59 is 42% above median its 10-year median of 5.34. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.46 to a high of 14.52. The Real Estate industry median Interest Coverage is 4.25. City Service SE's value of 7.59 is 78.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, City Service SE ranks #429 out of 1299 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, City Service SE has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does City Service SE's Interest Coverage compare to CBRE and BEKE?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, City Service SE ranks #429 out of 1299 companies for Interest Coverage. This puts City Service SE in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 4.25. City Service SE's value of 7.59 is 78.6% above this benchmark. Historically, City Service SE's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 4.46 to 14.52 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.34 vs. the industry median of 4.25, City Service SE 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 Real Estate company?
The median Interest Coverage among Real Estate companies is 4.25, based on 1,299 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. City Service SE's current Interest Coverage of 7.59 is 78.6% 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 City Service SE and its competitors. For the Real Estate industry, the median Interest Coverage is 4.25 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. City Service SE's current Interest Coverage is 7.59, which is 42% above median its own 10-year median of 5.34. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is City Service SE stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, City Service SE (WAR:CTS) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is zł75.42, compared to a current price of zł6.50 — trading 91.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 7.59, which is 42% above median its 10-year median of 5.34 and 78.6% above the Real Estate industry median of 4.25. City Service SE's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 2 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 City Service SE (WAR:CTS), the current Interest Coverage is 7.59 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 City Service SE (WAR:CTS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, City Service SE stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of zł6.50 is trading 91.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of zł75.42. GuruFocus considers City Service SE to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for WAR:CTS:

  • Interest Coverage: 7.59 (42% above median its 10-year median of 5.34)
  • GF Value™: zł75.42 vs. price of zł6.50 (91.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 69/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 78.6% above the Real Estate median (#429 of 1299)

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


City Service SE Business Description

Address Ozo Street 12A, Vilnius, LTU, 08200
City Service SE is a holding company. The company controls a group engaged in the provision of facility management and integrated utility services in Western, Central, and Eastern Europe. The principal areas of company activities include Apartment building administration, Commercial facility management, Territory cleaning & Maintenance, and Other activities. The Group is organized into business units based on services provided and has one main reportable segment: Buildings' administration, which includes services of administration and maintenance of commercial and residential buildings. Geographically, the company provides its services in Lithuania, which is its key revenue-generating market, and Latvia.
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