KSG Agro (WAR:KSG) Interest Coverage: 11.20 (As of Sep. 2025) — 323% Above Median

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WAR:KSG KSG Agro SA WAR:KSG
58 GF Score
Price zł3.37
GF Value zł2.07
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is KSG Agro Interest Coverage?

KSG Agro WAR:KSG +3.06% 58 Interest Coverage is 11.20 as of Sep. 2025, which is 323% above its 10-year median of 2.65. GuruFocus rates WAR:KSG with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of zł2.07 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,512 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, KSG Agro ranks worse than 75.93% 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. KSG Agro's Operating Income for the three months ended in Sep. 2025 was zł19.42 Mil. KSG Agro's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Sep. 2025 was zł-1.73 Mil. KSG Agro's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 was 11.20. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

Warning Sign:

Ben Graham prefers companies' interest coverage to be at least 5. KSG Agro SA interest coverage is 2.84, which is low.

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

WAR:KSG' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.01   Med: 2.65   Max: 5.06
Current: 2.84


WAR:KSG's Interest Coverage is ranked worse than
75.93% of 1512 companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 8.6 vs WAR:KSG: 2.84

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


KSG Agro  (WAR:KSG) 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 .


KSG Agro Interest Coverage Related Terms


KSG Agro Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for KSG Agro'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.

KSG Agro Interest Coverage Chart

KSG Agro Annual Data
Trend Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24
Interest Coverage
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 2.65 3.26 0.01 0.00 1.57

KSG Agro Quarterly Data
Dec20 Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25
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 7.62 0.00 3.59 0.00 11.20

WAR:KSG vs ADM, BG, TSN: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Farm Products subindustry, KSG Agro'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.


KSG Agro Interest Coverage vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, KSG Agro's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where KSG Agro's Interest Coverage falls into.


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KSG Agro 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.

KSG Agro's Interest Coverage for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2024 is calculated as

Here, for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2024, KSG Agro's Interest Expense was zł-7.96 Mil. Its Operating Income was zł12.52 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was zł12.08 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Dec. 2024 )/Interest Expense (A: Dec. 2024 )
=-1*12.522/-7.962
=1.57

KSG Agro's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 is calculated as

Here, for the three months ended in Sep. 2025, KSG Agro's Interest Expense was zł-1.73 Mil. Its Operating Income was zł19.42 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was zł11.61 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Sep. 2025 )/Interest Expense (Q: Sep. 2025 )
=-1*19.415/-1.734
=11.20

* 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 11.20 mean?
KSG Agro (WAR:KSG) has a Interest Coverage of 11.20 as of Sep. 2025. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on KSG Agro and its competitors. This is 323% above median its historical median of 2.65. Over the past decade, KSG Agro's Interest Coverage has ranged from 0.01 to 5.06. According to the industry distribution chart, KSG Agro ranks #1148 out of 1512 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 75.9%.
Is KSG Agro's Interest Coverage too high?
KSG Agro's current Interest Coverage of 11.20 is 323% above median its 10-year median of 2.65. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.01 to a high of 5.06. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Interest Coverage is 8.60. KSG Agro's value of 11.20 is 30.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, KSG Agro ranks #1148 out of 1512 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, KSG Agro has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does KSG Agro's Interest Coverage compare to ADM and BG?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, KSG Agro ranks #1148 out of 1512 companies for Interest Coverage. This places KSG Agro in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 8.60. KSG Agro's value of 11.20 is 30.2% above this benchmark. Historically, KSG Agro's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 0.01 to 5.06 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.65 vs. the industry median of 8.60, KSG Agro 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Interest Coverage among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 8.60, based on 1,512 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. KSG Agro's current Interest Coverage of 11.20 is 30.2% 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 KSG Agro and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Interest Coverage is 8.60 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. KSG Agro's current Interest Coverage is 11.20, which is 323% above median its own 10-year median of 2.65. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is KSG Agro stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KSG Agro (WAR:KSG) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is zł2.07, compared to a current price of zł3.37 — trading 62.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 11.20, which is 323% above median its 10-year median of 2.65 and 30.2% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 8.60. KSG Agro's overall GF Score™ is 58/100 with 6 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 KSG Agro (WAR:KSG), the current Interest Coverage is 11.20 as of Sep. 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 KSG Agro (WAR:KSG) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KSG Agro stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of zł3.37 is trading 62.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of zł2.07. GuruFocus considers KSG Agro to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for WAR:KSG:

  • Interest Coverage: 11.20 (323% above median its 10-year median of 2.65)
  • GF Value™: zł2.07 vs. price of zł3.37 (62.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 58/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 30.2% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#1148 of 1512)

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


KSG Agro Business Description

Address 24, rue Astrid, Luxembourg, LUX, L-1143
KSG Agro SA operates in the agricultural sector with activities in Ukraine and Poland. The company operates through three main segments: Crop Farming, Pig Breeding, and Other Services. The Crop Farming segment produces various crops, including sunflower, corn, wheat, barley, and rapeseed, along with providing land cultivation services. The Pig Breeding segment focuses on breeding Danish purebred sows and the sale of pigs and piglets. The Other segment encompasses the production of fuel pellets and thermal energy, wholesale trade of crops and other goods, and offers services such as pork processing. Maximum revenue is from the Crop Farming segment. KSG Agro aims to supply agricultural products through its integrated operations and maintains a presence in multiple countries across Europe.
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