Coca-Cola Embonor (XSGO:EMBONOR-B) Interest Coverage: 3.24 (As of Jun. 2026) — 47% Below Median

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XSGO:EMBONOR-B Coca-Cola Embonor SA XSGO:EMBONOR-B
81 GF Score
Price CLP1,570.00
GF Value CLP1,373.07
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 7 Warning Signs
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What is Coca-Cola Embonor Interest Coverage?

Coca-Cola Embonor XSGO:EMBONOR-B 81 Interest Coverage is 3.24 as of Jun. 2026, which is 47% below its 10-year median of 6.14. GuruFocus rates XSGO:EMBONOR-B with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of CLP1,373.07 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 93 Beverages - Non-Alcoholic companies, Coca-Cola Embonor ranks worse than 68.82% 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. Coca-Cola Embonor's Operating Income for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was CLP17,946 Mil. Coca-Cola Embonor's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was CLP-5,539 Mil. Coca-Cola Embonor's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 3.24. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

The historical rank and industry rank for Coca-Cola Embonor's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:

XSGO:EMBONOR-B' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.4   Med: 6.14   Max: 8.87
Current: 6.54


XSGO:EMBONOR-B's Interest Coverage is ranked worse than
68.82% of 93 companies
in the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry
Industry Median: 11.79 vs XSGO:EMBONOR-B: 6.54

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


Coca-Cola Embonor  (XSGO:EMBONOR-B) 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 .


Coca-Cola Embonor Interest Coverage Related Terms


Coca-Cola Embonor Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Coca-Cola Embonor'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.

Coca-Cola Embonor Interest Coverage Chart

Coca-Cola Embonor Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Interest Coverage
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Coca-Cola Embonor Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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XSGO:EMBONOR-B vs KO, PEP, MNST: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic subindustry, Coca-Cola Embonor'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.


Coca-Cola Embonor Interest Coverage vs Beverages - Non-Alcoholic Industry

For the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Coca-Cola Embonor's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Coca-Cola Embonor's Interest Coverage falls into.


XSGO:EMBONOR-B
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Coca-Cola Embonor 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.

Coca-Cola Embonor'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, Coca-Cola Embonor's Interest Expense was CLP-18,240 Mil. Its Operating Income was CLP112,262 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was CLP333,665 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (A: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*112261.832/-18240.428
=6.15

Coca-Cola Embonor's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as

Here, for the three months ended in Jun. 2026, Coca-Cola Embonor's Interest Expense was CLP-5,539 Mil. Its Operating Income was CLP17,946 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was CLP338,716 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Jun. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=-1*17945.711/-5538.565
=3.24

* 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 3.24 mean?
Coca-Cola Embonor (XSGO:EMBONOR-B) has a Interest Coverage of 3.24 as of Jun. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Coca-Cola Embonor and its competitors. This is 47% below median its historical median of 6.14. Over the past decade, Coca-Cola Embonor's Interest Coverage has ranged from 5.40 to 8.87. According to the industry distribution chart, Coca-Cola Embonor ranks #64 out of 93 companies in the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry, placing it in the top 68.8%.
Is Coca-Cola Embonor's Interest Coverage too high?
Coca-Cola Embonor's current Interest Coverage of 3.24 is 47% below median its 10-year median of 6.14. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.40 to a high of 8.87. The Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry median Interest Coverage is 11.79. Coca-Cola Embonor's value of 3.24 is 72.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Coca-Cola Embonor ranks #64 out of 93 companies in the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Coca-Cola Embonor has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Coca-Cola Embonor's Interest Coverage compare to KO and PEP?
According to the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry distribution chart, Coca-Cola Embonor ranks #64 out of 93 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Coca-Cola Embonor in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 11.79. Coca-Cola Embonor's value of 3.24 is 72.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Coca-Cola Embonor's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 5.40 to 8.87 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.14 vs. the industry median of 11.79, Coca-Cola Embonor 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 Beverages - Non-Alcoholic company?
The median Interest Coverage among Beverages - Non-Alcoholic companies is 11.79, based on 93 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. Coca-Cola Embonor's current Interest Coverage of 3.24 is 72.5% 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 Coca-Cola Embonor and its competitors. For the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry, the median Interest Coverage is 11.79 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Coca-Cola Embonor's current Interest Coverage is 3.24, which is 47% below median its own 10-year median of 6.14. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Coca-Cola Embonor stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Coca-Cola Embonor (XSGO:EMBONOR-B) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is CLP1,373.07, compared to a current price of CLP1,570.00 — trading 14.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 3.24, which is 47% below median its 10-year median of 6.14 and 72.5% below the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry median of 11.79. Coca-Cola Embonor's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 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 Coca-Cola Embonor (XSGO:EMBONOR-B), the current Interest Coverage is 3.24 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 Coca-Cola Embonor (XSGO:EMBONOR-B) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Coca-Cola Embonor stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of CLP1,570.00 is trading 14.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of CLP1,373.07. GuruFocus considers Coca-Cola Embonor to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for XSGO:EMBONOR-B:

  • Interest Coverage: 3.24 (47% below median its 10-year median of 6.14)
  • GF Value™: CLP1,373.07 vs. price of CLP1,570.00 (14.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 81/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 72.5% below the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic median (#64 of 93)

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


Coca-Cola Embonor Business Description

Other Exchanges EMBONOR-A:Chile
Address Avenida El Golf 40, Floor 4, Las Condes, Santiago, CHL
Coca-Cola Embonor SA is engaged in the production and distribution of soft drinks under license from The CocaCola Company (TCCC) in Chile and Bolivia. In Chile, it holds the exclusive franchise from The Coca-Cola Company for the production and distribution of products.
81GF Score

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