Spotlight Group AB (XSAT:SPGR) Interest Coverage: 2.39 (As of Mar. 2026) — 95% Below Median


XSAT:SPGR Spotlight Group AB XSAT:SPGR
59 GF Score
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GF Value kr24.46
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Spotlight Group AB Interest Coverage?

Spotlight Group AB XSAT:SPGR +1.27% 59 Interest Coverage is 2.39 as of Mar. 2026, which is 95% below its 10-year median of 52.44. GuruFocus rates XSAT:SPGR with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of kr24.46 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 431 Capital Markets companies, Spotlight Group AB ranks worse than 94.66% 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. Spotlight Group AB's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was kr0.9 Mil. Spotlight Group AB's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was kr-0.4 Mil. Spotlight Group AB's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.39. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

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

XSAT:SPGR' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.71   Med: 52.44   Max: 175.57
Current: 0.71


XSAT:SPGR's Interest Coverage is ranked worse than
94.66% of 431 companies
in the Capital Markets industry
Industry Median: 20.17 vs XSAT:SPGR: 0.71

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


Spotlight Group AB  (XSAT:SPGR) 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 .


Spotlight Group AB Interest Coverage Related Terms


Spotlight Group AB Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Spotlight Group 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.

Spotlight Group AB Interest Coverage Chart

Spotlight Group AB Annual Data
Trend Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Interest Coverage
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Spotlight Group 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:SPGR vs MS, GS, SCHW: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Capital Markets subindustry, Spotlight Group 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.


Spotlight Group AB Interest Coverage vs Capital Markets Industry

For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, Spotlight Group AB's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Spotlight Group 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.

Spotlight Group 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, Spotlight Group AB's Interest Expense was kr-2.3 Mil. Its Operating Income was kr2.4 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was kr21.4 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (A: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*2.424/-2.255
=1.07

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

Here, for the three months ended in Mar. 2026, Spotlight Group AB's Interest Expense was kr-0.4 Mil. Its Operating Income was kr0.9 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was kr13.3 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*0.936/-0.392
=2.39

* 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 2.39 mean?
Spotlight Group AB (XSAT:SPGR) has a Interest Coverage of 2.39 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Spotlight Group AB and its competitors. This is 95% below median its historical median of 52.44. Over the past decade, Spotlight Group AB's Interest Coverage has ranged from 0.71 to 175.57. According to the industry distribution chart, Spotlight Group AB ranks #408 out of 431 companies in the Capital Markets industry, placing it in the top 94.7%.
Is Spotlight Group AB's Interest Coverage too high?
Spotlight Group AB's current Interest Coverage of 2.39 is 95% below median its 10-year median of 52.44. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.71 to a high of 175.57. The Capital Markets industry median Interest Coverage is 20.17. Spotlight Group AB's value of 2.39 is 88.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Spotlight Group AB ranks #408 out of 431 companies in the Capital Markets industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Spotlight Group AB has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Spotlight Group AB's Interest Coverage compare to MS and GS?
According to the Capital Markets industry distribution chart, Spotlight Group AB ranks #408 out of 431 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Spotlight Group AB in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 20.17. Spotlight Group AB's value of 2.39 is 88.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Spotlight Group AB's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 0.71 to 175.57 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 52.44 vs. the industry median of 20.17, Spotlight Group AB 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 Capital Markets company?
The median Interest Coverage among Capital Markets companies is 20.17, based on 431 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. Spotlight Group AB's current Interest Coverage of 2.39 is 88.2% 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 Spotlight Group AB and its competitors. For the Capital Markets industry, the median Interest Coverage is 20.17 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Spotlight Group AB's current Interest Coverage is 2.39, which is 95% below median its own 10-year median of 52.44. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Spotlight Group AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Spotlight Group AB (XSAT:SPGR) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr24.46, compared to a current price of kr32.00 — trading 30.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 2.39, which is 95% below median its 10-year median of 52.44 and 88.2% below the Capital Markets industry median of 20.17. Spotlight Group AB's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 with 7 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 Spotlight Group AB (XSAT:SPGR), the current Interest Coverage is 2.39 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 Spotlight Group AB (XSAT:SPGR) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Spotlight Group AB stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of kr32.00 is trading 30.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of kr24.46. GuruFocus considers Spotlight Group AB to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for XSAT:SPGR:

  • Interest Coverage: 2.39 (95% below median its 10-year median of 52.44)
  • GF Value™: kr24.46 vs. price of kr32.00 (30.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 59/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 88.2% below the Capital Markets median (#408 of 431)

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


Spotlight Group AB Business Description

Other Exchanges 7T7:Germany
Address Stortorget 3, Malmo, SWE, 211 22
Spotlight Group AB is engaged in the business of providing financial and capital market services to its customers in Sweden.
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