TAURON Polska Energia (WAR:TPE) Interest Coverage: 9.28 (As of Mar. 2026) — 162% Above Median


WAR:TPE TAURON Polska Energia SA WAR:TPE
74 GF Score
Price zł9.22
GF Value zł3.04
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is TAURON Polska Energia Interest Coverage?

TAURON Polska Energia WAR:TPE -1.03% 74 Interest Coverage is 9.28 as of Mar. 2026, which is 162% above its 10-year median of 3.54. GuruFocus rates WAR:TPE with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of zł3.04 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 320 Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies, TAURON Polska Energia ranks better than 77.81% 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. TAURON Polska Energia's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was zł1,382 Mil. TAURON Polska Energia's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was zł-149 Mil. TAURON Polska Energia's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 9.28. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

The historical rank and industry rank for TAURON Polska Energia's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:

WAR:TPE' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.33   Med: 3.54   Max: 7.33
Current: 7.33


WAR:TPE's Interest Coverage is ranked better than
77.81% of 320 companies
in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry
Industry Median: 2.915 vs WAR:TPE: 7.33

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


TAURON Polska Energia  (WAR:TPE) 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 .


TAURON Polska Energia Interest Coverage Related Terms


TAURON Polska Energia Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for TAURON Polska Energia'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.

TAURON Polska Energia Interest Coverage Chart

TAURON Polska Energia Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Interest Coverage
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 3.54 1.43 3.81 3.54 7.25

TAURON Polska Energia 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 9.84 6.94 8.22 5.05 9.28

TAURON Polska Energia Interest Coverage Competitor Comparison

For the Utilities - Renewable subindustry, TAURON Polska Energia'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.


TAURON Polska Energia Interest Coverage vs Utilities - Independent Power Producers Industry

For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry and Utilities sector, TAURON Polska Energia's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where TAURON Polska Energia's Interest Coverage falls into.


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TAURON Polska Energia 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.

TAURON Polska Energia'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, TAURON Polska Energia's Interest Expense was zł-690 Mil. Its Operating Income was zł5,004 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was zł11,911 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (A: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*5004/-690
=7.25

TAURON Polska Energia's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Here, for the three months ended in Mar. 2026, TAURON Polska Energia's Interest Expense was zł-149 Mil. Its Operating Income was zł1,382 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was zł11,721 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*1382/-149
=9.28

* 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 9.28 mean?
TAURON Polska Energia (WAR:TPE) has a Interest Coverage of 9.28 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on TAURON Polska Energia and its competitors. This is 162% above median its historical median of 3.54. Over the past decade, TAURON Polska Energia's Interest Coverage has ranged from 0.33 to 7.33. According to the industry distribution chart, TAURON Polska Energia ranks #71 out of 320 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, placing it in the top 22.2%.
Is TAURON Polska Energia's Interest Coverage too high?
TAURON Polska Energia's current Interest Coverage of 9.28 is 162% above median its 10-year median of 3.54. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.33 to a high of 7.33. The Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median Interest Coverage is 2.92. TAURON Polska Energia's value of 9.28 is 218.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, TAURON Polska Energia ranks #71 out of 320 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, TAURON Polska Energia has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does TAURON Polska Energia's Interest Coverage compare to competitors?
According to the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry distribution chart, TAURON Polska Energia ranks #71 out of 320 companies for Interest Coverage. This places TAURON Polska Energia in the top 22% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Interest Coverage is 2.92. TAURON Polska Energia's value of 9.28 is 218.4% above this benchmark. Historically, TAURON Polska Energia's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 0.33 to 7.33 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.54 vs. the industry median of 2.92, TAURON Polska Energia 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 an Utilities - Independent Power Producers company?
The median Interest Coverage among Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies is 2.92, based on 320 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. TAURON Polska Energia's current Interest Coverage of 9.28 is 218.4% 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 TAURON Polska Energia and its competitors. For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, the median Interest Coverage is 2.92 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. TAURON Polska Energia's current Interest Coverage is 9.28, which is 162% above median its own 10-year median of 3.54. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is TAURON Polska Energia stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, TAURON Polska Energia (WAR:TPE) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is zł3.04, compared to a current price of zł9.22 — trading 203.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 9.28, which is 162% above median its 10-year median of 3.54 and 218.4% above the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median of 2.92. TAURON Polska Energia's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 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 TAURON Polska Energia (WAR:TPE), the current Interest Coverage is 9.28 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 TAURON Polska Energia (WAR:TPE) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, TAURON Polska Energia stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of zł9.22 is trading 203.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of zł3.04. GuruFocus considers TAURON Polska Energia to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for WAR:TPE:

  • Interest Coverage: 9.28 (162% above median its 10-year median of 3.54)
  • GF Value™: zł3.04 vs. price of zł9.22 (203.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 74/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 218.4% above the Utilities - Independent Power Producers median (#71 of 320)

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


TAURON Polska Energia Business Description

Other Exchanges 0N2X:UK1T5:Germany
Address Aleja Walentego Rozdzienskiego 1B, Katowice, POL, 40-202
TAURON Polska Energia SA is a Polish joint stock company that operates and has ownership stakes in the energy industry in Eastern and Northern Europe. TAURON Polska Energia is involved cumulatively in the production, distribution, and sale of energy and fuel inputs. The company segments its operations into Distribution, Renewable Energy Sources, Heat, and Other. The majority of its revenue is generated from the Distribution segment, which includes the construction of new electrical connections and the modernization and reconstruction of existing networks.
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