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AHNLABXKRX:053800 +0.53%97 Interest Coverage is 149.37 as of Jun. 2026, which is 84% below its 10-year median of 922.51. GuruFocus rates XKRX:053800 with a GF Score™ of 97/100 and a GF Value™ of ₩67,587.24 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,701 Software companies, AHNLAB ranks better than 78.31% 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. AHNLAB's
Operating Income
for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was ₩5,382 Mil. AHNLAB's Interest Expense for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was ₩-36 Mil.
AHNLAB's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 149.37.
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. AHNLAB Inc has enough cash to cover all of its debt. Its financial situation is stable.
The historical rank and industry rank for AHNLAB's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:
XKRX:053800'
s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 153.87 Med: 922.51 Max: No Debt
Current: 315.78
XKRX:053800's Interest Coverage is ranked better than 78.31% of 1701
companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 26.12
vs XKRX:053800: 315.78
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 .
AHNLAB Interest Coverage Related Terms
AHNLAB Interest Coverage Historical Data
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The historical data trend for AHNLAB'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.
XKRX:053800 vs MSFT, PLTR, ORCL: Interest Coverage Comparison
For the Software - Infrastructure subindustry, AHNLAB'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.
AHNLAB Interest Coverage vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, AHNLAB's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where AHNLAB's Interest Coverage falls into.
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.
AHNLAB (XKRX:053800) has a Interest Coverage of 149.37 as of Jun. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on AHNLAB and its competitors. This is 84% below median its historical median of 922.51. Over the past decade, AHNLAB's Interest Coverage has ranged from 153.87 to 10,000.00. According to the industry distribution chart, AHNLAB ranks #369 out of 1701 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 21.7%.
Is AHNLAB's Interest Coverage too high?
AHNLAB's current Interest Coverage of 149.37 is 84% below median its 10-year median of 922.51. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 153.87 to a high of 10,000.00. The Software industry median Interest Coverage is 26.12. AHNLAB's value of 149.37 is 471.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, AHNLAB ranks #369 out of 1701 companies in the Software industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, AHNLAB has a GF Score™ of 97/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does AHNLAB's Interest Coverage compare to MSFT and PLTR?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, AHNLAB ranks #369 out of 1701 companies for Interest Coverage. This places AHNLAB in the top 22% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Interest Coverage is 26.12. AHNLAB's value of 149.37 is 471.9% above this benchmark. Historically, AHNLAB's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 153.87 to 10,000.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 922.51 vs. the industry median of 26.12, AHNLAB 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 a Software company?
The median Interest Coverage among Software companies is 26.12, based on 1,701 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. AHNLAB's current Interest Coverage of 149.37 is 471.9% 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 AHNLAB and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Interest Coverage is 26.12 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. AHNLAB's current Interest Coverage is 149.37, which is 84% below median its own 10-year median of 922.51. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is AHNLAB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AHNLAB (XKRX:053800) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₩67,587.24, compared to a current price of ₩57,100.00 — trading 15.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 149.37, which is 84% below median its 10-year median of 922.51 and 471.9% above the Software industry median of 26.12. AHNLAB's overall GF Score™ is 97/100 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 AHNLAB (XKRX:053800), the current Interest Coverage is 149.37 as of Jun. 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 AHNLAB (XKRX:053800) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AHNLAB stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₩57,100.00 is trading 15.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₩67,587.24.
GuruFocus considers AHNLAB to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XKRX:053800:
Interest Coverage: 149.37 (84% below median its 10-year median of 922.51)
GF Value™: ₩67,587.24 vs. price of ₩57,100.00 (15.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 471.9% above the Software median (#369 of 1701)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKRX:053800 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
AHNLAB Inc develops industry- leading information security solutions and services for consumers, enterprises, and small and medium businesses worldwide. AhnLab solutions portfolio comprises advanced threat analysis, cloud-based intelligence, endpoint security, network security, advanced threat defense, and security consulting services. The company provides real-time detection and prevention of malware, malicious codes, hacking attacks.
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