Lisi (XPAR:FII) Interest Coverage: 5.12 (As of Dec. 2025) — 57% Below Median


XPAR:FII Lisi SA XPAR:FII
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What is Lisi Interest Coverage?

Lisi XPAR:FII -1.19% 85 Interest Coverage is 5.12 as of Dec. 2025, which is 57% below its 10-year median of 11.94. GuruFocus rates XPAR:FII with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of €30.64 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 241 Aerospace & Defense companies, Lisi ranks worse than 61.83% 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. Lisi's Operating Income for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was €65 Mil. Lisi's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was €-13 Mil. Lisi's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 5.12. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

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

XPAR:FII' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.24   Med: 11.94   Max: 31.09
Current: 6.22


XPAR:FII's Interest Coverage is ranked worse than
61.83% of 241 companies
in the Aerospace & Defense industry
Industry Median: 8.69 vs XPAR:FII: 6.22

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


Lisi  (XPAR:FII) 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 .


Lisi Interest Coverage Related Terms


Lisi Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Lisi'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.

Lisi Interest Coverage Chart

Lisi Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Interest Coverage
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Lisi 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 3.48 3.69 2.83 7.28 5.12

XPAR:FII vs GE, RTX, BA: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, Lisi'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.


Lisi Interest Coverage vs Aerospace & Defense Industry

For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, Lisi's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Lisi 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.

Lisi'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, Lisi's Interest Expense was €-26 Mil. Its Operating Income was €161 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €395 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (A: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*161.009/-25.889
=6.22

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

Here, for the six months ended in Dec. 2025, Lisi's Interest Expense was €-13 Mil. Its Operating Income was €65 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €395 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*65.358/-12.753
=5.12

* 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 5.12 mean?
Lisi (XPAR:FII) has a Interest Coverage of 5.12 as of Dec. 2025. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Lisi and its competitors. This is 57% below median its historical median of 11.94. Over the past decade, Lisi's Interest Coverage has ranged from 3.24 to 31.09. According to the industry distribution chart, Lisi ranks #149 out of 241 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, placing it in the top 61.8%.
Is Lisi's Interest Coverage too high?
Lisi's current Interest Coverage of 5.12 is 57% below median its 10-year median of 11.94. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.24 to a high of 31.09. The Aerospace & Defense industry median Interest Coverage is 8.69. Lisi's value of 5.12 is 41.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Lisi ranks #149 out of 241 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Lisi has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lisi's Interest Coverage compare to GE and RTX?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, Lisi ranks #149 out of 241 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Lisi in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 8.69. Lisi's value of 5.12 is 41.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Lisi's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 3.24 to 31.09 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 11.94 vs. the industry median of 8.69, Lisi 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 an Aerospace & Defense company?
The median Interest Coverage among Aerospace & Defense companies is 8.69, based on 241 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. Lisi's current Interest Coverage of 5.12 is 41.1% 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 Lisi and its competitors. For the Aerospace & Defense industry, the median Interest Coverage is 8.69 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lisi's current Interest Coverage is 5.12, which is 57% below median its own 10-year median of 11.94. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lisi stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lisi (XPAR:FII) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €30.64, compared to a current price of €66.20 — trading 116.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 5.12, which is 57% below median its 10-year median of 11.94 and 41.1% below the Aerospace & Defense industry median of 8.69. Lisi's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 5 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 Lisi (XPAR:FII), the current Interest Coverage is 5.12 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 Lisi (XPAR:FII) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lisi stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €66.20 is trading 116.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of €30.64. GuruFocus considers Lisi to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for XPAR:FII:

  • Interest Coverage: 5.12 (57% below median its 10-year median of 11.94)
  • GF Value™: €30.64 vs. price of €66.20 (116.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 85/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 41.1% below the Aerospace & Defense median (#149 of 241)

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


Lisi Business Description

Address 6 Rue Juvenal Viellard, Grandvillars, Belfort Cedex, CS 70431, Belfort, FRA, 90008
Lisi SA predominantly designs, manufactures, and markets fasteners and other components for the aerospace and vehicular sectors. The company has three operating segments: Aerospace, Automotive, and Medical. Products are manufactured to serve as original or replacement equipment. The majority of the company's revenue is generated from the Aerospace segment, which manufactures structural fasteners, installation tools, motor mounts, etc., for the aerospace industry. Geographically, it derives key revenue from the European Union and the rest from North America and other regions.
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