Fielmann Group AGXSWX:FIE 85 Interest Coverage is 16.71 as of Mar. 2026, which is 67% below its 10-year median of 50.30. GuruFocus rates XSWX:FIE with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF49.51. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 468 Medical Devices & Instruments companies, Fielmann Group AG ranks better than 55.13% 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. Fielmann Group AG's
Operating Income
for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF83 Mil. Fielmann Group AG's Interest Expense for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF-5 Mil.
Fielmann Group AG's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 16.71.
The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.
The historical rank and industry rank for Fielmann Group AG's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:
XSWX:FIE'
s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 12.03 Med: 50.3 Max: 273.74
Current: 20.32
XSWX:FIE's Interest Coverage is ranked better than 55.13% of 468
companies
in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry
Industry Median: 15.71
vs XSWX:FIE: 20.32
Fielmann Group AG (XSWX:FIE) 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 .
Fielmann Group AG Interest Coverage Related Terms
Fielmann Group AG Interest Coverage Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Fielmann Group 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:FIE vs ISRG, BDX, MDLN: Interest Coverage Comparison
For the Medical Instruments & Supplies subindustry, Fielmann Group 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.
Fielmann Group AG Interest Coverage vs Medical Devices & Instruments Industry
For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry and Healthcare sector, Fielmann Group AG's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Fielmann Group 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.
Fielmann Group AG (XSWX:FIE) has a Interest Coverage of 16.71 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Fielmann Group AG and its competitors. This is 67% below median its historical median of 50.30. Over the past decade, Fielmann Group AG's Interest Coverage has ranged from 12.03 to 273.74. According to the industry distribution chart, Fielmann Group AG ranks #210 out of 468 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, placing it in the top 44.9%.
Is Fielmann Group AG's Interest Coverage too high?
Fielmann Group AG's current Interest Coverage of 16.71 is 67% below median its 10-year median of 50.30. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 12.03 to a high of 273.74. The Medical Devices & Instruments industry median Interest Coverage is 15.71. Fielmann Group AG's value of 16.71 is 6.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Fielmann Group AG ranks #210 out of 468 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Fielmann Group AG has a GF Score™ of 85/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Fielmann Group AG's Interest Coverage compare to ISRG and BDX?
According to the Medical Devices & Instruments industry distribution chart, Fielmann Group AG ranks #210 out of 468 companies for Interest Coverage. This puts Fielmann Group AG in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 15.71. Fielmann Group AG's value of 16.71 is 6.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Fielmann Group AG's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 12.03 to 273.74 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 50.30 vs. the industry median of 15.71, Fielmann Group 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 a Medical Devices & Instruments company?
The median Interest Coverage among Medical Devices & Instruments companies is 15.71, based on 468 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. Fielmann Group AG's current Interest Coverage of 16.71 is 6.4% 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 Fielmann Group AG and its competitors. For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, the median Interest Coverage is 15.71 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Fielmann Group AG's current Interest Coverage is 16.71, which is 67% below median its own 10-year median of 50.30. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Fielmann Group AG stock overvalued right now?
Fielmann Group AG (XSWX:FIE) has a current Interest Coverage of 16.71. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF49.51, compared to a current price of CHF40.45 — trading 18.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 16.71, which is 67% below median its 10-year median of 50.30 and 6.4% above the Medical Devices & Instruments industry median of 15.71. Fielmann Group AG's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 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 Fielmann Group AG (XSWX:FIE), the current Interest Coverage is 16.71 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 Fielmann Group AG (XSWX:FIE) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fielmann Group AG stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of CHF40.45 is trading 18.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF49.51.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:FIE:
Interest Coverage: 16.71 (67% below median its 10-year median of 50.30)
GF Value™: CHF49.51 vs. price of CHF40.45 (18.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 6.4% above the Medical Devices & Instruments median (#210 of 468)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:FIE stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Fielmann Group AG is involved in the purchase and sale of goods, in physical stores as well as wholesale and online, particularly in the optometric and hearing acoustics sectors, and especially sales of all kinds of vision aids - particularly glasses, eyeewear frames and lenses, sunglasses, contact lenses, accessories, hearing systems, as well as personal protective equipment. Fielmann is involved in all levels of the optical industry value-added chain: designing, manufacturing, product offering, and optician services. The group was divided into six segments: Germany, Switzerland, Austria, Spain, North America, and Other. The majority of its revenue is generated from Germany.
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