Hub Tech (WAR:HUB) Interest Coverage: 65.88 (As of Mar. 2026) — 157% Above Median

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WAR:HUB Hub Tech SA WAR:HUB
59 GF Score
Price zł0.22
GF Value zł0.36
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is Hub Tech Interest Coverage?

Hub Tech WAR:HUB 59 Interest Coverage is 65.88 as of Mar. 2026, which is 157% above its 10-year median of 25.66. GuruFocus rates WAR:HUB with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of zł0.36 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,233 Chemicals companies, Hub Tech ranks better than 83.13% 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. Hub Tech's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was zł6.1 Mil. Hub Tech's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was zł-0.1 Mil. Hub Tech's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 65.88. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

Good Sign:

Hub Tech SA has no debt.

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

WAR:HUB' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.61   Med: 25.66   Max: 178.45
Current: 81.84


WAR:HUB's Interest Coverage is ranked better than
83.13% of 1233 companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 10.13 vs WAR:HUB: 81.84

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


Hub Tech  (WAR:HUB) 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 .


Hub Tech Interest Coverage Related Terms


Hub Tech Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Hub Tech'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.

Hub Tech Interest Coverage Chart

Hub Tech Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Interest Coverage
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Hub Tech 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 169.61 136.89 69.15 0.00 65.88

WAR:HUB vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Hub Tech'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.


Hub Tech Interest Coverage vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Hub Tech's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Hub Tech's Interest Coverage falls into.


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Hub Tech 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.

Hub Tech'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, Hub Tech's Interest Expense was zł-0.3 Mil. Its Operating Income was zł30.7 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was zł0.0 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (A: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*30.695/-0.308
=99.66

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

Here, for the three months ended in Mar. 2026, Hub Tech's Interest Expense was zł-0.1 Mil. Its Operating Income was zł6.1 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was zł0.0 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*6.127/-0.093
=65.88

* 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 65.88 mean?
Hub Tech (WAR:HUB) has a Interest Coverage of 65.88 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Hub Tech and its competitors. This is 157% above median its historical median of 25.66. Over the past decade, Hub Tech's Interest Coverage has ranged from 4.61 to 178.45. According to the industry distribution chart, Hub Tech ranks #208 out of 1233 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 16.9%.
Is Hub Tech's Interest Coverage too high?
Hub Tech's current Interest Coverage of 65.88 is 157% above median its 10-year median of 25.66. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.61 to a high of 178.45. The Chemicals industry median Interest Coverage is 10.13. Hub Tech's value of 65.88 is 550.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hub Tech ranks #208 out of 1233 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Hub Tech has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hub Tech's Interest Coverage compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Hub Tech ranks #208 out of 1233 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Hub Tech in the top 17% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Interest Coverage is 10.13. Hub Tech's value of 65.88 is 550.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Hub Tech's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 4.61 to 178.45 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 25.66 vs. the industry median of 10.13, Hub Tech 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 Chemicals company?
The median Interest Coverage among Chemicals companies is 10.13, based on 1,233 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. Hub Tech's current Interest Coverage of 65.88 is 550.3% 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 Hub Tech and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Interest Coverage is 10.13 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hub Tech's current Interest Coverage is 65.88, which is 157% above median its own 10-year median of 25.66. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hub Tech stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hub Tech (WAR:HUB) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is zł0.36, compared to a current price of zł0.22 — trading 38.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 65.88, which is 157% above median its 10-year median of 25.66 and 550.3% above the Chemicals industry median of 10.13. Hub Tech's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 with 3 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 Hub Tech (WAR:HUB), the current Interest Coverage is 65.88 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 Hub Tech (WAR:HUB) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hub Tech stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of zł0.22 is trading 38.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of zł0.36. GuruFocus considers Hub Tech to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for WAR:HUB:

  • Interest Coverage: 65.88 (157% above median its 10-year median of 25.66)
  • GF Value™: zł0.36 vs. price of zł0.22 (38.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 59/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 550.3% above the Chemicals median (#208 of 1233)

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


Hub Tech Business Description

Address Wojska Polskiego 65 Street, Bydgoszcz, POL, 85-825
Hub Tech SA formerly Boruta-Zachem SA operates within the chemical industry and provides solutions for many of the sectors of the economy. The company operation focuses on three main fields such as the production of dyestuffs and pigments, the production of biosurfactants used in chemical and cosmetics industry and research & development of innovative chemical solutions.
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