Micron Technology (WBO:MU) Interest Coverage: 0 (At Loss) (As of May. 2026)

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WBO:MU Micron Technology Inc WBO:MU
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What is Micron Technology Interest Coverage?

Micron Technology WBO:MU +1.32% 77 Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss) as of May. 2026. GuruFocus rates WBO:MU with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of €554.81 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 670 Semiconductors companies, Micron Technology ranks better than 82.24% 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. Micron Technology's Operating Income for the three months ended in May. 2026 was €28,625 Mil. Micron Technology's Interest Expense for the three months ended in May. 2026 was €0 Mil. did not have earnings to cover the interest expense. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

Good Sign:

Ben Graham prefers companies' interest coverage to be at least 5. Micron Technology Inc has enough cash to cover all of its debt. Its financial situation is stable.

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

WBO:MU' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.53   Med: 20.56   Max: 257.75
Current: 257.75


WBO:MU's Interest Coverage is ranked better than
82.24% of 670 companies
in the Semiconductors industry
Industry Median: 25.1 vs WBO:MU: 257.75

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


Micron Technology  (WBO:MU) 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 .


Micron Technology Interest Coverage Related Terms


Micron Technology Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Micron Technology'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.

Micron Technology Interest Coverage Chart

Micron Technology Annual Data
Trend Aug16 Aug17 Aug18 Aug19 Aug20 Aug21 Aug22 Aug23 Aug24 Aug25
Interest Coverage
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Micron Technology Quarterly Data
Aug21 Nov21 Feb22 May22 Aug22 Nov22 Feb23 May23 Aug23 Nov23 Feb24 May24 Aug24 Nov24 Feb25 May25 Aug25 Nov25 Feb26 May26
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WBO:MU vs AMD, INTC, AVGO: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Semiconductors subindustry, Micron Technology'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.


Micron Technology Interest Coverage vs Semiconductors Industry

For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, Micron Technology's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Micron Technology's Interest Coverage falls into.


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Micron Technology 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.

Micron Technology's Interest Coverage for the fiscal year that ended in Aug. 2025 is calculated as

Here, for the fiscal year that ended in Aug. 2025, Micron Technology's Interest Expense was €0 Mil. Its Operating Income was €9,108 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €12,574 Mil.

GuruFocus does not calculate Micron Technology's interest coverage with the available data.

Micron Technology's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 is calculated as

Here, for the three months ended in May. 2026, Micron Technology's Interest Expense was €0 Mil. Its Operating Income was €28,625 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €4,965 Mil.

GuruFocus does not calculate Micron Technology's interest coverage with the available data.

* 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 0 (At Loss) mean?
Micron Technology (WBO:MU) has a Interest Coverage of 0 (At Loss) as of May. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Micron Technology and its competitors. Over the past decade, Micron Technology's Interest Coverage has ranged from 0.53 to 257.75. According to the industry distribution chart, Micron Technology ranks #119 out of 670 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 17.8%.
Is Micron Technology's Interest Coverage too high?
Micron Technology's current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.53 to a high of 257.75. Based on the distribution chart, Micron Technology ranks #119 out of 670 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Micron Technology has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Micron Technology's Interest Coverage compare to AMD and INTC?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, Micron Technology ranks #119 out of 670 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Micron Technology in the top 18% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Interest Coverage is 25.10. Historically, Micron Technology's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 0.53 to 257.75 over the past decade. 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 Semiconductors company?
The median Interest Coverage among Semiconductors companies is 25.10, based on 670 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. 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 Micron Technology and its competitors. For the Semiconductors industry, the median Interest Coverage is 25.10 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Micron Technology's current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Micron Technology stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Micron Technology (WBO:MU) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €554.81, compared to a current price of €913.30 — trading 64.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). Micron Technology's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 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 Micron Technology (WBO:MU), the current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss) as of May. 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 Micron Technology (WBO:MU) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Micron Technology stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €913.30 is trading 64.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of €554.81. GuruFocus considers Micron Technology to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for WBO:MU:

  • Interest Coverage: 0 (At Loss)
  • GF Value™: €554.81 vs. price of €913.30 (64.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 77/100 with 3 warning signs

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


Micron Technology Business Description

Address 8000 S. Federal Way, Boise, ID, USA, 83716-9632
Micron is one of the largest semiconductor companies in the world, specializing in memory and storage chips. Its primary revenue stream comes from dynamic random access memory, or DRAM, and it also has minority exposure to not-and or NAND, flash chips. Micron serves a global customer base, selling chips into data centers, mobile phones, consumer electronics, and industrial and automotive applications. The firm is vertically integrated.
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