Novus Group International AB (XSAT:NOVU) Interest Coverage: 199.70 (As of Mar. 2026) — Near Median

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XSAT:NOVU Novus Group International AB XSAT:NOVU
73 GF Score
Price kr3.04
GF Value kr3.06
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Novus Group International AB Interest Coverage?

Novus Group International AB XSAT:NOVU -5.00% 73 Interest Coverage is 199.70 as of Mar. 2026, which is 1% below its 10-year median of 200.75. GuruFocus rates XSAT:NOVU with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of kr3.06 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 809 Business Services companies, Novus Group International AB ranks worse than 56.86% 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. Novus Group International AB's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was kr2.00 Mil. Novus Group International AB's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was kr-0.01 Mil. Novus Group International AB's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 199.70. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

The historical rank and industry rank for Novus Group International AB's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:

XSAT:NOVU' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 9.19   Med: 200.75   Max: No Debt
Current: 9.19


XSAT:NOVU's Interest Coverage is ranked worse than
56.86% of 809 companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 13.21 vs XSAT:NOVU: 9.19

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


Novus Group International AB  (XSAT:NOVU) 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 .


Novus Group International AB Interest Coverage Related Terms


Novus Group International AB Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Novus Group International AB'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.

Novus Group International AB Interest Coverage Chart

Novus Group International AB Annual Data
Trend Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Interest Coverage
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Novus Group International AB Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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XSAT:NOVU vs VRSK, EFX, BAH: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Consulting Services subindustry, Novus Group International AB'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.


Novus Group International AB Interest Coverage vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Novus Group International AB's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Novus Group International AB's Interest Coverage falls into.


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Novus Group International AB 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.

Novus Group International AB'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, Novus Group International AB's Interest Expense was kr-0.02 Mil. Its Operating Income was kr-1.31 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was kr0.00 Mil.

Novus Group International AB did not have earnings to cover the interest expense.

Novus Group International AB's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Here, for the three months ended in Mar. 2026, Novus Group International AB's Interest Expense was kr-0.01 Mil. Its Operating Income was kr2.00 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was kr0.00 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*1.997/-0.01
=199.70

* 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 199.70 mean?
Novus Group International AB (XSAT:NOVU) has a Interest Coverage of 199.70 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Novus Group International AB and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 200.75. Over the past decade, Novus Group International AB's Interest Coverage has ranged from 9.19 to 10,000.00. According to the industry distribution chart, Novus Group International AB ranks #460 out of 809 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 56.9%.
Is Novus Group International AB's Interest Coverage too high?
Novus Group International AB's current Interest Coverage of 199.70 is near median its 10-year median of 200.75. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 9.19 to a high of 10,000.00. The Business Services industry median Interest Coverage is 13.21. Novus Group International AB's value of 199.70 is 1411.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Novus Group International AB ranks #460 out of 809 companies in the Business Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Novus Group International AB has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Novus Group International AB's Interest Coverage compare to VRSK and EFX?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Novus Group International AB ranks #460 out of 809 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Novus Group International AB in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 13.21. Novus Group International AB's value of 199.70 is 1411.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Novus Group International AB's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 9.19 to 10,000.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 200.75 vs. the industry median of 13.21, Novus Group International AB 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 Business Services company?
The median Interest Coverage among Business Services companies is 13.21, based on 809 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. Novus Group International AB's current Interest Coverage of 199.70 is 1411.7% 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 Novus Group International AB and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Interest Coverage is 13.21 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Novus Group International AB's current Interest Coverage is 199.70, which is near median its own 10-year median of 200.75. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Novus Group International AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Novus Group International AB (XSAT:NOVU) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr3.06, compared to a current price of kr3.04 — trading 0.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 199.70, which is near median its 10-year median of 200.75 and 1411.7% above the Business Services industry median of 13.21. Novus Group International AB's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 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 Novus Group International AB (XSAT:NOVU), the current Interest Coverage is 199.70 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 Novus Group International AB (XSAT:NOVU) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Novus Group International AB stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of kr3.04 is trading 0.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of kr3.06. GuruFocus considers Novus Group International AB to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for XSAT:NOVU:

  • Interest Coverage: 199.70 (near median its 10-year median of 200.75)
  • GF Value™: kr3.06 vs. price of kr3.04 (0.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 73/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 1411.7% above the Business Services median (#460 of 809)

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


Novus Group International AB Business Description

Address Sveavagen 59, Stockholm, SWE, 113 59
Novus Group International AB is a research company which provides analysis and consultancy services in Sweden. It offers solutions in areas, such as Communication, Brand, Marketing, Business Development, Customer and Affiliates, Society, Media, and Opinion.
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