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. Photon Energy NV's
Operating Income
for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was Kč-47 Mil. Photon Energy NV's Interest Expense for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was Kč-78 Mil.
did not have earnings to cover the interest expense.
The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.
The historical rank and industry rank for Photon Energy NV's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:
XPRA:PEN's Interest Coverage is not ranked *
in the Semiconductors industry.
Industry Median: 20.225 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Interest Coverage only.
Photon Energy NV (XPRA:PEN) 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 .
Photon Energy NV Interest Coverage Related Terms
Photon Energy NV Interest Coverage Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Photon Energy NV'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.
XPRA:PEN vs FSLR, NXT, ENPH: Interest Coverage Comparison
For the Solar subindustry, Photon Energy NV'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.
Photon Energy NV Interest Coverage vs Semiconductors Industry
For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, Photon Energy NV's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Photon Energy NV'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:
Photon Energy NV did not have earnings to cover the 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.
What does a Interest Coverage of 0 (At Loss) mean?
Photon Energy NV (XPRA:PEN) has a Interest Coverage of 0 (At Loss) as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Photon Energy NV and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Photon Energy NV ranks #999999 out of 636 companies in the Semiconductors industry.
Is Photon Energy NV's Interest Coverage too high?
Photon Energy NV's current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). Based on the distribution chart, Photon Energy NV ranks #999999 out of 636 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Photon Energy NV has a GF Score™ of 50/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Photon Energy NV's Interest Coverage compare to FSLR and NXT?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, Photon Energy NV ranks #999999 out of 636 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Photon Energy NV in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 20.23. 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 20.23, based on 636 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 Photon Energy NV and its competitors. For the Semiconductors industry, the median Interest Coverage is 20.23 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Photon Energy NV'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 Photon Energy NV stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Photon Energy NV (XPRA:PEN) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is Kč36.31, compared to a current price of Kč6.90 — trading 81% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). Photon Energy NV's overall GF Score™ is 50/100 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 Photon Energy NV (XPRA:PEN), the current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss) as of Mar. 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 Photon Energy NV (XPRA:PEN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Photon Energy NV stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of Kč6.90 is trading 81% below its estimated GF Value™ of Kč36.31.
GuruFocus considers Photon Energy NV to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for XPRA:PEN:
Interest Coverage: 0 (At Loss)
GF Value™: Kč36.31 vs. price of Kč6.90 (81% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XPRA:PEN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Photon Energy NV is an investment holding company. It engages in the provision of solar power solutions and services. The company covers the entire life cycle of solar power systems. It operates through the following business segments: Engineering, Technology, Investment, Operations and Maintenance, New Energy, and Others. It generates the majority of its revenue from the New Energy segment. It has operations in the Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, Australia, Romania, the Slovak Republic, and Germany. The firm generates the majority of revenue from the Czech Republic.
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