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. Ascom Holding AG's
Operating Income
for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was CHF15.3 Mil. Ascom Holding AG's Interest Expense for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was CHF1.9 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 Ascom Holding AG's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:
XSWX:ASCN'
s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.33 Med: 23.17 Max: 41.5
Current: 29
XSWX:ASCN's Interest Coverage is ranked better than 74.17% of 453
companies
in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry
Industry Median: 7.98
vs XSWX:ASCN: 29.00
Ascom Holding AG (XSWX:ASCN) 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 .
Ascom Holding AG Interest Coverage Related Terms
Ascom Holding AG Interest Coverage Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Ascom Holding AG'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.
XSWX:ASCN vs VEEV, BTSG, TEM: Interest Coverage Comparison
For the Health Information Services subindustry, Ascom Holding AG'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.
Ascom Holding AG Interest Coverage vs Healthcare Providers & Services Industry
For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry and Healthcare sector, Ascom Holding AG's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ascom Holding AG'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:
* 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?
Ascom Holding AG (XSWX:ASCN) has a Interest Coverage of 0 (At Loss) as of Dec. 2025. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Ascom Holding AG and its competitors. Over the past decade, Ascom Holding AG's Interest Coverage has ranged from 1.33 to 41.50. According to the industry distribution chart, Ascom Holding AG ranks #117 out of 453 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, placing it in the top 25.8%.
Is Ascom Holding AG's Interest Coverage too high?
Ascom Holding AG's current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.33 to a high of 41.50. Based on the distribution chart, Ascom Holding AG ranks #117 out of 453 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Ascom Holding AG has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ascom Holding AG's Interest Coverage compare to VEEV and BTSG?
According to the Healthcare Providers & Services industry distribution chart, Ascom Holding AG ranks #117 out of 453 companies for Interest Coverage. This puts Ascom Holding AG in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 7.98. Historically, Ascom Holding AG's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 1.33 to 41.50 over the past decade. 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 Healthcare Providers & Services company?
The median Interest Coverage among Healthcare Providers & Services companies is 7.98, based on 453 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 Ascom Holding AG and its competitors. For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, the median Interest Coverage is 7.98 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ascom Holding AG'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 Ascom Holding AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ascom Holding AG (XSWX:ASCN) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF5.82, compared to a current price of CHF5.99 — trading 2.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). Ascom Holding AG's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 3 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 Ascom Holding AG (XSWX:ASCN), the current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss) 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 Ascom Holding AG (XSWX:ASCN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ascom Holding AG stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of CHF5.99 is trading 2.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF5.82.
GuruFocus considers Ascom Holding AG to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:ASCN:
Interest Coverage: 0 (At Loss)
GF Value™: CHF5.82 vs. price of CHF5.99 (2.9% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:ASCN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Ascom Holding AG is a solutions provider of ICT and mobile workflow solutions in the healthcare and enterprise sectors. The company consists of a business unit, the purpose of which is to use its product and solutions portfolio and software architecture capabilities to devise integration and mobilization solutions that provide digitalized, complete, and efficient workflows for healthcare as well as for industry, security, and retail sectors. The company has three segments OEM, Enterprise, and Healthcare. It derives a majority of revenue from the healthcare segment.
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