Geely Automobile Holdings (WBO:GRU) Interest Coverage: 5.75 (As of Dec. 2025) — 76% Below Median


WBO:GRU Geely Automobile Holdings Ltd WBO:GRU
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GF Value €2.56
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Geely Automobile Holdings Interest Coverage?

Geely Automobile Holdings WBO:GRU +2.74% 92 Interest Coverage is 5.75 as of Dec. 2025, which is 76% below its 10-year median of 23.49. GuruFocus rates WBO:GRU with a GF Score™ of 92/100 and a GF Value™ of €2.56 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,067 Vehicles & Parts companies, Geely Automobile Holdings ranks better than 61.39% 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. Geely Automobile Holdings's Operating Income for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was €487 Mil. Geely Automobile Holdings's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was €-85 Mil. Geely Automobile Holdings's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 5.75. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

The historical rank and industry rank for Geely Automobile Holdings's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:

WBO:GRU' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.19   Med: 23.49   Max: 124.83
Current: 13.36


WBO:GRU's Interest Coverage is ranked better than
61.39% of 1067 companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 8.31 vs WBO:GRU: 13.36

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


Geely Automobile Holdings  (WBO:GRU) 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 .


Geely Automobile Holdings Interest Coverage Related Terms


Geely Automobile Holdings Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Geely Automobile Holdings'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.

Geely Automobile Holdings Interest Coverage Chart

Geely Automobile Holdings Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Interest Coverage
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Geely Automobile Holdings Quarterly Data
Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 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 N/A 8.97 N/A 5.75 N/A

WBO:GRU vs TSLA, GM, F: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Auto Manufacturers subindustry, Geely Automobile Holdings'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.


Geely Automobile Holdings Interest Coverage vs Vehicles & Parts Industry

For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Geely Automobile Holdings's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Geely Automobile Holdings's Interest Coverage falls into.


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Geely Automobile Holdings 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.

Geely Automobile Holdings'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, Geely Automobile Holdings's Interest Expense was €-85 Mil. Its Operating Income was €1,554 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €1,214 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (A: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*1553.801/-84.589
=18.37

Geely Automobile Holdings's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Here, for the three months ended in Dec. 2025, Geely Automobile Holdings's Interest Expense was €-85 Mil. Its Operating Income was €487 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €1,214 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*486.664/-84.59
=5.75

* 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 5.75 mean?
Geely Automobile Holdings (WBO:GRU) has a Interest Coverage of 5.75 as of Dec. 2025. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Geely Automobile Holdings and its competitors. This is 76% below median its historical median of 23.49. Over the past decade, Geely Automobile Holdings' Interest Coverage has ranged from 3.19 to 124.83. According to the industry distribution chart, Geely Automobile Holdings ranks #412 out of 1067 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 38.6%.
Is Geely Automobile Holdings' Interest Coverage too high?
Geely Automobile Holdings' current Interest Coverage of 5.75 is 76% below median its 10-year median of 23.49. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.19 to a high of 124.83. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Interest Coverage is 8.31. Geely Automobile Holdings' value of 5.75 is 30.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Geely Automobile Holdings ranks #412 out of 1067 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Geely Automobile Holdings has a GF Score™ of 92/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Geely Automobile Holdings' Interest Coverage compare to TSLA and GM?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Geely Automobile Holdings ranks #412 out of 1067 companies for Interest Coverage. This puts Geely Automobile Holdings in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 8.31. Geely Automobile Holdings' value of 5.75 is 30.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Geely Automobile Holdings' own Interest Coverage has ranged from 3.19 to 124.83 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 23.49 vs. the industry median of 8.31, Geely Automobile Holdings 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 8.31, based on 1,067 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. Geely Automobile Holdings's current Interest Coverage of 5.75 is 30.8% 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 Geely Automobile Holdings and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Interest Coverage is 8.31 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Geely Automobile Holdings's current Interest Coverage is 5.75, which is 76% below median its own 10-year median of 23.49. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Geely Automobile Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Geely Automobile Holdings (WBO:GRU) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €2.56, compared to a current price of €1.95 — trading 23.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 5.75, which is 76% below median its 10-year median of 23.49 and 30.8% below the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 8.31. Geely Automobile Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 92/100 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 Geely Automobile Holdings (WBO:GRU), the current Interest Coverage is 5.75 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 Geely Automobile Holdings (WBO:GRU) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Geely Automobile Holdings stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €1.95 is trading 23.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of €2.56. GuruFocus considers Geely Automobile Holdings to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for WBO:GRU:

  • Interest Coverage: 5.75 (76% below median its 10-year median of 23.49)
  • GF Value™: €2.56 vs. price of €1.95 (23.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 92/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 30.8% below the Vehicles & Parts median (#412 of 1067)

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


Geely Automobile Holdings Business Description

Address 23 Harbour Road, Room 2301, 23rd Floor, Great Eagle Centre, Wanchai, Hong Kong, HKG
Based in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, Geely Auto manufactures and sells passenger vehicles and automotive parts. Geely is the largest local brand manufacturer and the third-largest passenger vehicle brand in terms of sales volume in China. Including Lynk & Co, Geely sold about 3 million cars in 2025. The domestic market accounts for more than 75% of Geely's revenue, with the rest coming from other parts of the world.
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