D'Ieteren Group (WBO:DIET) Interest Coverage: 2.94 (As of Dec. 2025) — 39% Below Median


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66 GF Score
Price €174.30
GF Value €190.47
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is D'Ieteren Group Interest Coverage?

D'Ieteren Group WBO:DIET +3.94% 66 Interest Coverage is 2.94 as of Dec. 2025, which is 39% below its 10-year median of 4.80. GuruFocus rates WBO:DIET with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of €190.47 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,066 Vehicles & Parts companies, D'Ieteren Group ranks worse than 76.74% 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. D'Ieteren Group's Operating Income for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was €109 Mil. D'Ieteren Group's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was €-37 Mil. D'Ieteren Group's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 2.94. 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. D'Ieteren Group interest coverage is 2.72, which is low.

The historical rank and industry rank for D'Ieteren Group's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:

WBO:DIET' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.09   Med: 4.8   Max: 48.47
Current: 2.72


WBO:DIET's Interest Coverage is ranked worse than
76.74% of 1066 companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 8.295 vs WBO:DIET: 2.72

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


D'Ieteren Group  (WBO:DIET) 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 .


D'Ieteren Group Interest Coverage Related Terms


D'Ieteren Group Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for D'Ieteren Group'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.

D'Ieteren Group Interest Coverage Chart

D'Ieteren Group Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Interest Coverage
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D'Ieteren Group Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 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 Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 3.27 0.76 9.37 2.62 2.94

WBO:DIET vs CVNA, PAG, ALTB: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Auto & Truck Dealerships subindustry, D'Ieteren Group'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.


D'Ieteren Group Interest Coverage vs Vehicles & Parts Industry

For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, D'Ieteren Group's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where D'Ieteren Group's Interest Coverage falls into.


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D'Ieteren Group 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.

D'Ieteren Group'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, D'Ieteren Group's Interest Expense was €-118 Mil. Its Operating Income was €322 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €1,833 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (A: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*322/-118.4
=2.72

D'Ieteren Group's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Here, for the six months ended in Dec. 2025, D'Ieteren Group's Interest Expense was €-37 Mil. Its Operating Income was €109 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €1,833 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*108.9/-37
=2.94

* 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 2.94 mean?
D'Ieteren Group (WBO:DIET) has a Interest Coverage of 2.94 as of Dec. 2025. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on D'Ieteren Group and its competitors. This is 39% below median its historical median of 4.80. Over the past decade, D'Ieteren Group's Interest Coverage has ranged from 1.09 to 48.47. According to the industry distribution chart, D'Ieteren Group ranks #818 out of 1066 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 76.7%.
Is D'Ieteren Group's Interest Coverage too high?
D'Ieteren Group's current Interest Coverage of 2.94 is 39% below median its 10-year median of 4.80. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.09 to a high of 48.47. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Interest Coverage is 8.30. D'Ieteren Group's value of 2.94 is 64.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, D'Ieteren Group ranks #818 out of 1066 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, D'Ieteren Group has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does D'Ieteren Group's Interest Coverage compare to CVNA and PAG?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, D'Ieteren Group ranks #818 out of 1066 companies for Interest Coverage. This places D'Ieteren Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 8.30. D'Ieteren Group's value of 2.94 is 64.6% below this benchmark. Historically, D'Ieteren Group's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 1.09 to 48.47 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.80 vs. the industry median of 8.30, D'Ieteren Group 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Interest Coverage among Vehicles & Parts companies is 8.30, based on 1,066 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. D'Ieteren Group's current Interest Coverage of 2.94 is 64.6% 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 D'Ieteren Group and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Interest Coverage is 8.30 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. D'Ieteren Group's current Interest Coverage is 2.94, which is 39% below median its own 10-year median of 4.80. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is D'Ieteren Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, D'Ieteren Group (WBO:DIET) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €190.47, compared to a current price of €174.30 — trading 8.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 2.94, which is 39% below median its 10-year median of 4.80 and 64.6% below the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 8.30. D'Ieteren Group's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 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 D'Ieteren Group (WBO:DIET), the current Interest Coverage is 2.94 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 D'Ieteren Group (WBO:DIET) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, D'Ieteren Group stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €174.30 is trading 8.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of €190.47. GuruFocus considers D'Ieteren Group to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for WBO:DIET:

  • Interest Coverage: 2.94 (39% below median its 10-year median of 4.80)
  • GF Value™: €190.47 vs. price of €174.30 (8.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 66/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 64.6% below the Vehicles & Parts median (#818 of 1066)

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


D'Ieteren Group Business Description

Address Rue du Mail, 50, Brussels, BEL, B-1050
D'Ieteren Group is a Belgium-based company that imports and distributes automobiles. The group's reportable operating segments are D'Ieteren Automotive, Belron, Moleskine, TVH and PHE. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Belron segment, which performs vehicle glass repair and replacement. The company also distributes Volkswagen, Audi, SEAT, Skoda, Bentley, Lamborghini, Bugatti, Maserati, Cupra, Rimac, and Porsche vehicles, as well as spare parts and accessories; markets used vehicles; and provides maintenance, financing, and leasing services.
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