AB Effectenbeteiligungen AG (WBO:ABE) Interest Coverage: 1,319.00 (As of Dec. 2025) — 2113% Above Median


WBO:ABE AB Effectenbeteiligungen AG WBO:ABE
77 GF Score
Price €9.00
GF Value €7.55
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 2 Warning Signs
View Full Analysis

What is AB Effectenbeteiligungen AG Interest Coverage?

AB Effectenbeteiligungen AG WBO:ABE 77 Interest Coverage is 1,319.00 as of Dec. 2025, which is 2113% above its 10-year median of 59.60. GuruFocus rates WBO:ABE with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of €7.55 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 475 Asset Management companies, AB Effectenbeteiligungen AG ranks better than 70.53% 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. AB Effectenbeteiligungen AG's Operating Income for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was €1.32 Mil. AB Effectenbeteiligungen AG's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was €-0.00 Mil. AB Effectenbeteiligungen AG's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 1,319.00. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

Good Sign:

AB Effectenbeteiligungen AG has no debt.

The historical rank and industry rank for AB Effectenbeteiligungen AG's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:

WBO:ABE' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.1   Med: 59.6   Max: 1319
Current: 1319


WBO:ABE's Interest Coverage is ranked better than
70.53% of 475 companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 42.97 vs WBO:ABE: 1319.00

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


AB Effectenbeteiligungen AG  (WBO:ABE) 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 .


AB Effectenbeteiligungen AG Interest Coverage Related Terms


AB Effectenbeteiligungen AG Interest Coverage Historical Data

* Premium members only.

The historical data trend for AB Effectenbeteiligungen AG'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.

AB Effectenbeteiligungen AG Interest Coverage Chart

AB Effectenbeteiligungen AG 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 11.50 4.10 24.21 79.75 1,319.00

AB Effectenbeteiligungen AG Semi-Annual Data
Dec09 Dec10 Dec11 Dec12 Dec13 Dec14 Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
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 11.50 4.10 24.21 79.75 1,319.00

WBO:ABE vs BLK, BX, KKR: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, AB Effectenbeteiligungen AG'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.


AB Effectenbeteiligungen AG Interest Coverage vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, AB Effectenbeteiligungen AG's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where AB Effectenbeteiligungen AG's Interest Coverage falls into.


WBO:ABE
77GF Score
AB Effectenbeteiligungen AG WBO:ABE
Interest Coverage is just one metric. See GF Score™, valuation, warning signs, and more.
View Full Analysis

AB Effectenbeteiligungen AG 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.

AB Effectenbeteiligungen AG'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, AB Effectenbeteiligungen AG's Interest Expense was €-0.00 Mil. Its Operating Income was €1.32 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €0.00 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (A: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*1.319/-0.001
=1,319.00

AB Effectenbeteiligungen AG's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Here, for the six months ended in Dec. 2025, AB Effectenbeteiligungen AG's Interest Expense was €-0.00 Mil. Its Operating Income was €1.32 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €0.00 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*1.319/-0.001
=1,319.00

* 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 1,319.00 mean?
AB Effectenbeteiligungen AG (WBO:ABE) has a Interest Coverage of 1,319.00 as of Dec. 2025. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on AB Effectenbeteiligungen AG and its competitors. This is 2113% above median its historical median of 59.60. Over the past decade, AB Effectenbeteiligungen AG's Interest Coverage has ranged from 4.10 to 1,319.00. According to the industry distribution chart, AB Effectenbeteiligungen AG ranks #140 out of 475 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 29.5%.
Is AB Effectenbeteiligungen AG's Interest Coverage too high?
AB Effectenbeteiligungen AG's current Interest Coverage of 1,319.00 is 2113% above median its 10-year median of 59.60. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.10 to a high of 1,319.00. The Asset Management industry median Interest Coverage is 42.97. AB Effectenbeteiligungen AG's value of 1,319.00 is 2969.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, AB Effectenbeteiligungen AG ranks #140 out of 475 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, AB Effectenbeteiligungen AG has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does AB Effectenbeteiligungen AG's Interest Coverage compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, AB Effectenbeteiligungen AG ranks #140 out of 475 companies for Interest Coverage. This puts AB Effectenbeteiligungen AG in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 42.97. AB Effectenbeteiligungen AG's value of 1,319.00 is 2969.6% above this benchmark. Historically, AB Effectenbeteiligungen AG's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 4.10 to 1,319.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 59.60 vs. the industry median of 42.97, AB Effectenbeteiligungen AG 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 Asset Management company?
The median Interest Coverage among Asset Management companies is 42.97, based on 475 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. AB Effectenbeteiligungen AG's current Interest Coverage of 1,319.00 is 2969.6% 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 AB Effectenbeteiligungen AG and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Interest Coverage is 42.97 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. AB Effectenbeteiligungen AG's current Interest Coverage is 1,319.00, which is 2113% above median its own 10-year median of 59.60. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is AB Effectenbeteiligungen AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AB Effectenbeteiligungen AG (WBO:ABE) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €7.55, compared to a current price of €9.00 — trading 19.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 1,319.00, which is 2113% above median its 10-year median of 59.60 and 2969.6% above the Asset Management industry median of 42.97. AB Effectenbeteiligungen AG's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 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 AB Effectenbeteiligungen AG (WBO:ABE), the current Interest Coverage is 1,319.00 as of Dec. 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 AB Effectenbeteiligungen AG (WBO:ABE) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AB Effectenbeteiligungen AG stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €9.00 is trading 19.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of €7.55. GuruFocus considers AB Effectenbeteiligungen AG to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for WBO:ABE:

  • Interest Coverage: 1,319.00 (2113% above median its 10-year median of 59.60)
  • GF Value™: €7.55 vs. price of €9.00 (19.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 77/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 2969.6% above the Asset Management median (#140 of 475)

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


AB Effectenbeteiligungen AG Business Description

Address Lehen 68, Innerschwand, Mondsee, AUT, A-5311
AB Effectenbeteiligungen AG is engaged in the investment in undervalued small-cap and mid-cap companies. Its focus is on investments in long-term sustainable value shares, which are meaningfully supplemented by more liquid shares with at least a medium maturity. The company focuses on investments focusing on Germany and Austria.
77GF Score

Get the complete analysis for WBO:ABE

Interest Coverage is just one metric. See GF Value™, 30-year financials, guru trades, warning signs, and more.

€9.00
Price
€7.55
GF Value