Geberit AGXSWX:GEBN +0.52%77 Interest Coverage is 28.79 as of Dec. 2025, which is 58% below its 10-year median of 68.04. GuruFocus rates XSWX:GEBN with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF554.30 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,354 Construction companies, Geberit AG ranks better than 73.41% 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. Geberit AG's
Operating Income
for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was CHF334 Mil. Geberit AG's Interest Expense for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was CHF-12 Mil.
Geberit AG's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 28.79.
The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.
The historical rank and industry rank for Geberit AG's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:
XSWX:GEBN'
s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 26.45 Med: 68.04 Max: 140.88
Current: 27.5
XSWX:GEBN's Interest Coverage is ranked better than 73.41% of 1354
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 7.865
vs XSWX:GEBN: 27.50
Geberit AG (XSWX:GEBN) 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 .
Geberit AG Interest Coverage Related Terms
Geberit AG Interest Coverage Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Geberit 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:GEBN vs TT, JCI, CARR: Interest Coverage Comparison
For the Building Products & Equipment subindustry, Geberit 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.
Geberit AG Interest Coverage vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Geberit AG's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Geberit 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.
Geberit AG (XSWX:GEBN) has a Interest Coverage of 28.79 as of Dec. 2025. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Geberit AG and its competitors. This is 58% below median its historical median of 68.04. Over the past decade, Geberit AG's Interest Coverage has ranged from 26.45 to 140.88. According to the industry distribution chart, Geberit AG ranks #360 out of 1354 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 26.6%.
Is Geberit AG's Interest Coverage too high?
Geberit AG's current Interest Coverage of 28.79 is 58% below median its 10-year median of 68.04. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 26.45 to a high of 140.88. The Construction industry median Interest Coverage is 7.87. Geberit AG's value of 28.79 is 266.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Geberit AG ranks #360 out of 1354 companies in the Construction industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Geberit AG has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Geberit AG's Interest Coverage compare to TT and JCI?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Geberit AG ranks #360 out of 1354 companies for Interest Coverage. This puts Geberit AG in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 7.87. Geberit AG's value of 28.79 is 266.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Geberit AG's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 26.45 to 140.88 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 68.04 vs. the industry median of 7.87, Geberit 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 Construction company?
The median Interest Coverage among Construction companies is 7.87, based on 1,354 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. Geberit AG's current Interest Coverage of 28.79 is 266.1% 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 Geberit AG and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Interest Coverage is 7.87 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Geberit AG's current Interest Coverage is 28.79, which is 58% below median its own 10-year median of 68.04. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Geberit AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Geberit AG (XSWX:GEBN) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF554.30, compared to a current price of CHF544.20 — trading 1.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 28.79, which is 58% below median its 10-year median of 68.04 and 266.1% above the Construction industry median of 7.87. Geberit AG's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 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 Geberit AG (XSWX:GEBN), the current Interest Coverage is 28.79 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 Geberit AG (XSWX:GEBN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Geberit AG stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of CHF544.20 is trading 1.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF554.30.
GuruFocus considers Geberit AG to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:GEBN:
Interest Coverage: 28.79 (58% below median its 10-year median of 68.04)
GF Value™: CHF554.30 vs. price of CHF544.20 (1.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 266.1% above the Construction median (#360 of 1354)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:GEBN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Geberit is a leading manufacturer of sanitary products, which include flushing systems, piping systems, and bathroom ceramics. Products are primarily sold through the wholesale channel. Geberit has an extensive history in sanitary products, having filed a patent for its first flushing mechanism in 1912. The company generates sales in 50 countries and operates 26 production plants, the majority of which are in Europe. Geberit shares are listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange. The majority of sales are generated from residential and renovation activities.
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