MCH Group (XSWX:MCHN) Interest Coverage: 4.59 (As of Dec. 2025) — 62% Above Median


XSWX:MCHN MCH Group Ltd XSWX:MCHN
57 GF Score
Price CHF6.06
GF Value CHF3.82
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is MCH Group Interest Coverage?

MCH Group XSWX:MCHN +3.41% 57 Interest Coverage is 4.59 as of Dec. 2025, which is 62% above its 10-year median of 2.84. GuruFocus rates XSWX:MCHN with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF3.82 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 605 Media - Diversified companies, MCH Group ranks worse than 58.51% 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. MCH Group's Operating Income for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was CHF7.5 Mil. MCH Group's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was CHF-1.6 Mil. MCH Group's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 4.59. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

The historical rank and industry rank for MCH Group's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:

XSWX:MCHN' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.75   Med: 2.84   Max: 7.52
Current: 7.34


XSWX:MCHN's Interest Coverage is ranked worse than
58.51% of 605 companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 11.65 vs XSWX:MCHN: 7.34

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


MCH Group  (XSWX:MCHN) 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 .


MCH Group Interest Coverage Related Terms


MCH Group Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for MCH Group'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.

MCH Group Interest Coverage Chart

MCH Group Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Interest Coverage
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MCH Group 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:MCHN vs APP, OMC, TTD: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Advertising Agencies subindustry, MCH Group'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.


MCH Group Interest Coverage vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, MCH Group's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where MCH Group's Interest Coverage falls into.


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MCH Group 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.

MCH Group'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, MCH Group's Interest Expense was CHF-2.2 Mil. Its Operating Income was CHF16.9 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was CHF88.1 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (A: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*16.901/-2.246
=7.52

MCH Group's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Here, for the six months ended in Dec. 2025, MCH Group's Interest Expense was CHF-1.6 Mil. Its Operating Income was CHF7.5 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was CHF88.1 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*7.499/-1.633
=4.59

* 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 4.59 mean?
MCH Group (XSWX:MCHN) has a Interest Coverage of 4.59 as of Dec. 2025. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on MCH Group and its competitors. This is 62% above median its historical median of 2.84. Over the past decade, MCH Group's Interest Coverage has ranged from 0.75 to 7.52. According to the industry distribution chart, MCH Group ranks #354 out of 605 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 58.5%.
Is MCH Group's Interest Coverage too high?
MCH Group's current Interest Coverage of 4.59 is 62% above median its 10-year median of 2.84. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.75 to a high of 7.52. The Media - Diversified industry median Interest Coverage is 11.65. MCH Group's value of 4.59 is 60.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, MCH Group ranks #354 out of 605 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, MCH Group has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does MCH Group's Interest Coverage compare to APP and OMC?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, MCH Group ranks #354 out of 605 companies for Interest Coverage. This places MCH Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 11.65. MCH Group's value of 4.59 is 60.6% below this benchmark. Historically, MCH Group's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 0.75 to 7.52 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.84 vs. the industry median of 11.65, MCH Group has consistently been below 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 Media - Diversified company?
The median Interest Coverage among Media - Diversified companies is 11.65, based on 605 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. MCH Group's current Interest Coverage of 4.59 is 60.6% below 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 MCH Group and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Interest Coverage is 11.65 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. MCH Group's current Interest Coverage is 4.59, which is 62% above median its own 10-year median of 2.84. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is MCH Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MCH Group (XSWX:MCHN) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF3.82, compared to a current price of CHF6.06 — trading 58.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 4.59, which is 62% above median its 10-year median of 2.84 and 60.6% below the Media - Diversified industry median of 11.65. MCH Group's overall GF Score™ is 57/100 with 5 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 MCH Group (XSWX:MCHN), the current Interest Coverage is 4.59 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 MCH Group (XSWX:MCHN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MCH Group stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of CHF6.06 is trading 58.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF3.82. GuruFocus considers MCH Group to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:MCHN:

  • Interest Coverage: 4.59 (62% above median its 10-year median of 2.84)
  • GF Value™: CHF3.82 vs. price of CHF6.06 (58.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 57/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 60.6% below the Media - Diversified median (#354 of 605)

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


MCH Group Business Description

Other Exchanges MCHNz:UK0QPF:UK
Address Messeplatz 10, Basel, CHE, 4005
MCH Group Ltd is an international live-marketing company with a services network spanning the entire exhibition and event market. It also has its presence in Europe without Switzerland, North and South America, Asia, Pacific and Africa. The company has three segments Community Platforms, Experience Marketing, and Corporate Functions.
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