Bossard Holding AGXSWX:BOSN +0.77%86 Interest Coverage is 31.17 as of Dec. 2025, which is 29% above its 10-year median of 24.21. GuruFocus rates XSWX:BOSN with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF188.59 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 133 Industrial Distribution companies, Bossard Holding AG ranks better than 66.92% 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. Bossard Holding AG's
Operating Income
for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was CHF51 Mil. Bossard Holding AG's Interest Expense for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was CHF-2 Mil.
Bossard Holding AG's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 31.17.
The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.
The historical rank and industry rank for Bossard Holding AG's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:
XSWX:BOSN'
s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 10.9 Med: 24.21 Max: 34.21
Current: 14.65
XSWX:BOSN's Interest Coverage is ranked better than 66.92% of 133
companies
in the Industrial Distribution industry
Industry Median: 6.22
vs XSWX:BOSN: 14.65
Bossard Holding AG (XSWX:BOSN) 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 .
Bossard Holding AG Interest Coverage Related Terms
Bossard Holding AG Interest Coverage Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Bossard 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:BOSN vs GWW, FAST, FERG: Interest Coverage Comparison
For the Industrial Distribution subindustry, Bossard 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.
Bossard Holding AG Interest Coverage vs Industrial Distribution Industry
For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, Bossard Holding AG's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Bossard 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.
Bossard Holding AG (XSWX:BOSN) has a Interest Coverage of 31.17 as of Dec. 2025. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Bossard Holding AG and its competitors. This is 29% above median its historical median of 24.21. Over the past decade, Bossard Holding AG's Interest Coverage has ranged from 10.90 to 34.21. According to the industry distribution chart, Bossard Holding AG ranks #44 out of 133 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, placing it in the top 33.1%.
Is Bossard Holding AG's Interest Coverage too high?
Bossard Holding AG's current Interest Coverage of 31.17 is 29% above median its 10-year median of 24.21. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 10.90 to a high of 34.21. The Industrial Distribution industry median Interest Coverage is 6.22. Bossard Holding AG's value of 31.17 is 401.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Bossard Holding AG ranks #44 out of 133 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Bossard Holding AG has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bossard Holding AG's Interest Coverage compare to GWW and FAST?
According to the Industrial Distribution industry distribution chart, Bossard Holding AG ranks #44 out of 133 companies for Interest Coverage. This puts Bossard Holding AG in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 6.22. Bossard Holding AG's value of 31.17 is 401.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Bossard Holding AG's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 10.90 to 34.21 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 24.21 vs. the industry median of 6.22, Bossard Holding AG 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 an Industrial Distribution company?
The median Interest Coverage among Industrial Distribution companies is 6.22, based on 133 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. Bossard Holding AG's current Interest Coverage of 31.17 is 401.1% 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 Bossard Holding AG and its competitors. For the Industrial Distribution industry, the median Interest Coverage is 6.22 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Bossard Holding AG's current Interest Coverage is 31.17, which is 29% above median its own 10-year median of 24.21. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Bossard Holding AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bossard Holding AG (XSWX:BOSN) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF188.59, compared to a current price of CHF195.50 — trading 3.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 31.17, which is 29% above median its 10-year median of 24.21 and 401.1% above the Industrial Distribution industry median of 6.22. Bossard Holding AG's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 with 9 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 Bossard Holding AG (XSWX:BOSN), the current Interest Coverage is 31.17 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 Bossard Holding AG (XSWX:BOSN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bossard Holding AG stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of CHF195.50 is trading 3.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF188.59.
GuruFocus considers Bossard Holding AG to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:BOSN:
Interest Coverage: 31.17 (29% above median its 10-year median of 24.21)
GF Value™: CHF188.59 vs. price of CHF195.50 (3.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 401.1% above the Industrial Distribution median (#44 of 133)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:BOSN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Bossard Holding AG is an industrial products distributor. Its Product Solutions include Fastening technology catalog products, Customized items, Bossard ecosyn, and Brand products. Its business model consists of three core areas: (1) Product Solutions, (2) the offering of Smart Factory Logistics, and (3) Assembly Technology Expert solutions. Product Solutions include both a standard range of over 1 million orderable catalog items; Smart Factory Logistics supports customers in digitalizing procurement, delivery, and assembly processes; Assembly Technology Expert supports product designers and engineers in the areas of process improvement, product safety, and innovation. The group geographically operates in Europe, America, and Asia, and derives maximum revenue from Europe.
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