Krynica Vitamin (WAR:KVT) Interest Coverage: 9.96 (As of Mar. 2026) — Near Median


WAR:KVT Krynica Vitamin SA WAR:KVT
69 GF Score
Price zł13.50
GF Value zł10.41
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 9 Warning Signs
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What is Krynica Vitamin Interest Coverage?

Krynica Vitamin WAR:KVT 69 Interest Coverage is 9.96 as of Mar. 2026, which is 5% above its 10-year median of 9.51. GuruFocus rates WAR:KVT with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of zł10.41 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 90 Beverages - Non-Alcoholic companies, Krynica Vitamin ranks better than 51.11% 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. Krynica Vitamin's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was zł3.2 Mil. Krynica Vitamin's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was zł-0.3 Mil. Krynica Vitamin's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 9.96. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

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

WAR:KVT' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.99   Med: 9.51   Max: 94.9
Current: 12.94


WAR:KVT's Interest Coverage is ranked better than
51.11% of 90 companies
in the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry
Industry Median: 12.32 vs WAR:KVT: 12.94

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


Krynica Vitamin  (WAR:KVT) 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 .


Krynica Vitamin Interest Coverage Related Terms


Krynica Vitamin Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Krynica Vitamin'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.

Krynica Vitamin Interest Coverage Chart

Krynica Vitamin Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Interest Coverage
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Krynica Vitamin 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:KVT vs KO, PEP, MNST: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic subindustry, Krynica Vitamin'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.


Krynica Vitamin Interest Coverage vs Beverages - Non-Alcoholic Industry

For the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Krynica Vitamin's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Krynica Vitamin's Interest Coverage falls into.


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Krynica Vitamin 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.

Krynica Vitamin'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, Krynica Vitamin's Interest Expense was zł-2.1 Mil. Its Operating Income was zł20.9 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was zł13.8 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (A: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*20.884/-2.065
=10.11

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

Here, for the three months ended in Mar. 2026, Krynica Vitamin's Interest Expense was zł-0.3 Mil. Its Operating Income was zł3.2 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was zł9.4 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*3.176/-0.319
=9.96

* 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 9.96 mean?
Krynica Vitamin (WAR:KVT) has a Interest Coverage of 9.96 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Krynica Vitamin and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 9.51. Over the past decade, Krynica Vitamin's Interest Coverage has ranged from 1.99 to 94.90. According to the industry distribution chart, Krynica Vitamin ranks #44 out of 90 companies in the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry, placing it in the top 48.9%.
Is Krynica Vitamin's Interest Coverage too high?
Krynica Vitamin's current Interest Coverage of 9.96 is near median its 10-year median of 9.51. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.99 to a high of 94.90. The Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry median Interest Coverage is 12.32. Krynica Vitamin's value of 9.96 is 19.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Krynica Vitamin ranks #44 out of 90 companies in the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Krynica Vitamin has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Krynica Vitamin's Interest Coverage compare to KO and PEP?
According to the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry distribution chart, Krynica Vitamin ranks #44 out of 90 companies for Interest Coverage. This puts Krynica Vitamin in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 12.32. Krynica Vitamin's value of 9.96 is 19.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Krynica Vitamin's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 1.99 to 94.90 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 9.51 vs. the industry median of 12.32, Krynica Vitamin 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 Beverages - Non-Alcoholic company?
The median Interest Coverage among Beverages - Non-Alcoholic companies is 12.32, based on 90 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. Krynica Vitamin's current Interest Coverage of 9.96 is 19.2% 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 Krynica Vitamin and its competitors. For the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry, the median Interest Coverage is 12.32 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Krynica Vitamin's current Interest Coverage is 9.96, which is near median its own 10-year median of 9.51. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Krynica Vitamin stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Krynica Vitamin (WAR:KVT) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is zł10.41, compared to a current price of zł13.50 — trading 29.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 9.96, which is near median its 10-year median of 9.51 and 19.2% below the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry median of 12.32. Krynica Vitamin's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 9 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 Krynica Vitamin (WAR:KVT), the current Interest Coverage is 9.96 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 Krynica Vitamin (WAR:KVT) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Krynica Vitamin stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of zł13.50 is trading 29.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of zł10.41. GuruFocus considers Krynica Vitamin to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for WAR:KVT:

  • Interest Coverage: 9.96 (near median its 10-year median of 9.51)
  • GF Value™: zł10.41 vs. price of zł13.50 (29.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 69/100 with 9 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 19.2% below the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic median (#44 of 90)

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


Krynica Vitamin Business Description

Address Ulica Matyldy 35, Warsaw, POL, 03-606
Krynica Vitamin SA is a Polish producer of non-alcoholic and low-alcoholic beverages. The company is engaged in producing beverages for own brands and providing bottling services for brand-name products. It offer includes functional and energy drinks such as isotonic and hypotonic drinks, beverages that support metabolism, and diet supplementary vitamin drinks. It also offers functional waters, modern mixed-fruit drinks, drinks with fruit pulp, alcopops, ciders, malt beverages and a wide selection of carbonated beverages.
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