Watches of Switzerland GroupWOSGF -2.09%85 Interest Coverage is 4.09 as of Oct. 2025, which is 0% below its 10-year median of 4.10. GuruFocus rates WOSGF with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of $7.35 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 826 Retail - Cyclical companies, Watches of Switzerland Group ranks worse than 63.8% 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. Watches of Switzerland Group's
Operating Income
for the
six
months ended in Oct. 2025 was $105 Mil. Watches of Switzerland Group's Interest Expense for the
six
months ended in Oct. 2025 was $-26 Mil.
Watches of Switzerland Group's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Oct. 2025 was 4.09.
The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.
The historical rank and industry rank for Watches of Switzerland Group's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:
WOSGF'
s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.64 Med: 4.1 Max: 9.39
Current: 4.73
WOSGF's Interest Coverage is ranked worse than 63.8% of 826
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 7.85
vs WOSGF: 4.73
Watches of Switzerland Group (OTCPK:WOSGF) 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 .
Watches of Switzerland Group Interest Coverage Related Terms
Watches of Switzerland Group Interest Coverage Historical 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.
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.
Watches of Switzerland Group Interest Coverage Chart
For the Luxury Goods subindustry, Watches of Switzerland 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.
Watches of Switzerland Group Interest Coverage vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Watches of Switzerland Group's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Watches of Switzerland Group's Interest Coverage falls into.
Watches of Switzerland 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:
* 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.
Watches of Switzerland Group (WOSGF) has a Interest Coverage of 4.09 as of Oct. 2025. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Watches of Switzerland Group and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 4.10. Over the past decade, Watches of Switzerland Group's Interest Coverage has ranged from 0.64 to 9.39. According to the industry distribution chart, Watches of Switzerland Group ranks #527 out of 826 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 63.8%.
Is Watches of Switzerland Group's Interest Coverage too high?
Watches of Switzerland Group's current Interest Coverage of 4.09 is near median its 10-year median of 4.10. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.64 to a high of 9.39. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Interest Coverage is 7.85. Watches of Switzerland Group's value of 4.09 is 47.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Watches of Switzerland Group ranks #527 out of 826 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Watches of Switzerland Group has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Watches of Switzerland Group's Interest Coverage compare to TPR and SIG?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Watches of Switzerland Group ranks #527 out of 826 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Watches of Switzerland Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 7.85. Watches of Switzerland Group's value of 4.09 is 47.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Watches of Switzerland Group's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 0.64 to 9.39 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.10 vs. the industry median of 7.85, Watches of Switzerland 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Interest Coverage among Retail - Cyclical companies is 7.85, based on 826 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. Watches of Switzerland Group's current Interest Coverage of 4.09 is 47.9% 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 Watches of Switzerland Group and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Interest Coverage is 7.85 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Watches of Switzerland Group's current Interest Coverage is 4.09, which is near median its own 10-year median of 4.10. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Watches of Switzerland Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Watches of Switzerland Group (WOSGF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $7.35, compared to a current price of $9.20 — trading 25.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 4.09, which is near median its 10-year median of 4.10 and 47.9% below the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 7.85. Watches of Switzerland Group's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 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 Watches of Switzerland Group (WOSGF), the current Interest Coverage is 4.09 as of Oct. 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 Watches of Switzerland Group (WOSGF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Watches of Switzerland Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $9.20 is trading 25.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $7.35.
GuruFocus considers Watches of Switzerland Group to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for WOSGF:
Interest Coverage: 4.09 (near median its 10-year median of 4.10)
GF Value™: $7.35 vs. price of $9.20 (25.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 47.9% below the Retail - Cyclical median (#527 of 826)
No single metric tells the full story. See the WOSGF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Watches of Switzerland Group PLC is a retailer of luxury watches and jewellerys in the United Kingdom. Other than luxury watch offerings, the company also offers luxury jewellery, fashion, and classic watches and a range of watch and jewellery aftercare services. The company's geographical segments are the United Kingdom and Europe, and the United States, of which the majority of the revenue comes from the United Kingdom and Europe segment.
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