Highlight Event and Entertainment AG (XSWX:HLEE) Interest Coverage: 0 (At Loss) (As of Dec. 2025)


XSWX:HLEE Highlight Event and Entertainment AG XSWX:HLEE
32 GF Score
Price CHF5.35
GF Value CHF7.33
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Highlight Event and Entertainment AG Interest Coverage?

Highlight Event and Entertainment AG XSWX:HLEE -13.71% 32 Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss) as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates XSWX:HLEE with a GF Score™ of 32/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF7.33 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 609 Media - Diversified companies, Highlight Event and Entertainment AG ranks worse than 164203.45% 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. Highlight Event and Entertainment AG's Operating Income for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was CHF-210.4 Mil. Highlight Event and Entertainment AG's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was CHF-11.3 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 Highlight Event and Entertainment AG's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:


XSWX:HLEE's Interest Coverage is not ranked *
in the Media - Diversified industry.
Industry Median: 11.88
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Interest Coverage only.

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


Highlight Event and Entertainment AG  (XSWX:HLEE) 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 .


Highlight Event and Entertainment AG Interest Coverage Related Terms


Highlight Event and Entertainment AG Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Highlight Event and Entertainment 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.

Highlight Event and Entertainment AG Interest Coverage Chart

Highlight Event and Entertainment AG Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Interest Coverage
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Highlight Event and Entertainment AG Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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XSWX:HLEE vs NFLX, DIS, WBD: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Entertainment subindustry, Highlight Event and Entertainment 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.


Highlight Event and Entertainment AG Interest Coverage vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Highlight Event and Entertainment AG's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Highlight Event and Entertainment AG's Interest Coverage falls into.


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Highlight Event and Entertainment AG 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.

Highlight Event and Entertainment AG'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, Highlight Event and Entertainment AG's Interest Expense was CHF-22.2 Mil. Its Operating Income was CHF-241.5 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was CHF21.6 Mil.

Highlight Event and Entertainment AG did not have earnings to cover the interest expense.

Highlight Event and Entertainment AG's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Here, for the six months ended in Dec. 2025, Highlight Event and Entertainment AG's Interest Expense was CHF-11.3 Mil. Its Operating Income was CHF-210.4 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was CHF21.6 Mil.

Highlight Event and Entertainment AG did not have earnings to cover the 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.

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 0 (At Loss) mean?
Highlight Event and Entertainment AG (XSWX:HLEE) 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 Highlight Event and Entertainment AG and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Highlight Event and Entertainment AG ranks #999999 out of 609 companies in the Media - Diversified industry.
Is Highlight Event and Entertainment AG's Interest Coverage too high?
Highlight Event and Entertainment AG's current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). Based on the distribution chart, Highlight Event and Entertainment AG ranks #999999 out of 609 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Highlight Event and Entertainment AG has a GF Score™ of 32/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Highlight Event and Entertainment AG's Interest Coverage compare to NFLX and DIS?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Highlight Event and Entertainment AG ranks #999999 out of 609 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Highlight Event and Entertainment AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 11.88. 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 Media - Diversified company?
The median Interest Coverage among Media - Diversified companies is 11.88, based on 609 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 Highlight Event and Entertainment AG and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Interest Coverage is 11.88 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Highlight Event and Entertainment 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 Highlight Event and Entertainment AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Highlight Event and Entertainment AG (XSWX:HLEE) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF7.33, compared to a current price of CHF5.35 — trading 27% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). Highlight Event and Entertainment AG's overall GF Score™ is 32/100 with 4 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 Highlight Event and Entertainment AG (XSWX:HLEE), 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 Highlight Event and Entertainment AG (XSWX:HLEE) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Highlight Event and Entertainment AG stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of CHF5.35 is trading 27% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF7.33. GuruFocus considers Highlight Event and Entertainment AG to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:HLEE:

  • Interest Coverage: 0 (At Loss)
  • GF Value™: CHF7.33 vs. price of CHF5.35 (27% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 32/100 with 4 warning signs

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


Highlight Event and Entertainment AG Business Description

Other Exchanges L60:Germany
Address Netzibodenstrasse 23b, Pratteln, CHE, 4133
Highlight Event and Entertainment AG is engaged in the business of event marketing and entertainment which consists of marketing rights for the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra and the Eurovision Song Contest. The company's business segment includes the Film segment, the Sports and Events segment, and Other segment. It generates maximum revenue from the Film segment. Geographically, the firm derives maximum revenue from Germany.
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