Romande Energie Holding (XSWX:REHN) Interest Coverage: 6.09 (As of Jun. 2025) — 74% Below Median


XSWX:REHN Romande Energie Holding SA XSWX:REHN
71 GF Score
Price CHF47.90
GF Value CHF46.45
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Romande Energie Holding Interest Coverage?

Romande Energie Holding XSWX:REHN +0.42% 71 Interest Coverage is 6.09 as of Jun. 2025, which is 74% below its 10-year median of 23.20. GuruFocus rates XSWX:REHN with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF46.45 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 320 Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies, Romande Energie Holding ranks better than 63.44% 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. Romande Energie Holding's Operating Income for the six months ended in Jun. 2025 was CHF22.2 Mil. Romande Energie Holding's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Jun. 2025 was CHF-3.6 Mil. Romande Energie Holding's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2025 was 6.09. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

The historical rank and industry rank for Romande Energie Holding's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:

XSWX:REHN' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.44   Med: 23.2   Max: 37.69
Current: 4.44


XSWX:REHN's Interest Coverage is ranked better than
63.44% of 320 companies
in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry
Industry Median: 2.915 vs XSWX:REHN: 4.44

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


Romande Energie Holding  (XSWX:REHN) 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 .


Romande Energie Holding Interest Coverage Related Terms


Romande Energie Holding Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Romande Energie Holding'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.

Romande Energie Holding Interest Coverage Chart

Romande Energie Holding Annual Data
Trend Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24
Interest Coverage
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Romande Energie Holding Semi-Annual Data
Dec15 Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25
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Romande Energie Holding Interest Coverage Competitor Comparison

For the Utilities - Renewable subindustry, Romande Energie Holding'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.


Romande Energie Holding Interest Coverage vs Utilities - Independent Power Producers Industry

For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry and Utilities sector, Romande Energie Holding's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Romande Energie Holding's Interest Coverage falls into.


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Romande Energie Holding 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.

Romande Energie Holding's Interest Coverage for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2024 is calculated as

Here, for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2024, Romande Energie Holding's Interest Expense was CHF-6.2 Mil. Its Operating Income was CHF29.8 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was CHF337.5 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Dec. 2024 )/Interest Expense (A: Dec. 2024 )
=-1*29.777/-6.203
=4.80

Romande Energie Holding's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2025 is calculated as

Here, for the six months ended in Jun. 2025, Romande Energie Holding's Interest Expense was CHF-3.6 Mil. Its Operating Income was CHF22.2 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was CHF338.2 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Jun. 2025 )/Interest Expense (Q: Jun. 2025 )
=-1*22.16/-3.641
=6.09

* 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 6.09 mean?
Romande Energie Holding (XSWX:REHN) has a Interest Coverage of 6.09 as of Jun. 2025. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Romande Energie Holding and its competitors. This is 74% below median its historical median of 23.20. Over the past decade, Romande Energie Holding's Interest Coverage has ranged from 4.44 to 37.69. According to the industry distribution chart, Romande Energie Holding ranks #117 out of 320 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, placing it in the top 36.6%.
Is Romande Energie Holding's Interest Coverage too high?
Romande Energie Holding's current Interest Coverage of 6.09 is 74% below median its 10-year median of 23.20. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.44 to a high of 37.69. The Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median Interest Coverage is 2.92. Romande Energie Holding's value of 6.09 is 108.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Romande Energie Holding ranks #117 out of 320 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Romande Energie Holding has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Romande Energie Holding's Interest Coverage compare to competitors?
According to the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry distribution chart, Romande Energie Holding ranks #117 out of 320 companies for Interest Coverage. This puts Romande Energie Holding in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 2.92. Romande Energie Holding's value of 6.09 is 108.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Romande Energie Holding's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 4.44 to 37.69 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 23.20 vs. the industry median of 2.92, Romande Energie Holding 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 Utilities - Independent Power Producers company?
The median Interest Coverage among Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies is 2.92, based on 320 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. Romande Energie Holding's current Interest Coverage of 6.09 is 108.9% 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 Romande Energie Holding and its competitors. For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, the median Interest Coverage is 2.92 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Romande Energie Holding's current Interest Coverage is 6.09, which is 74% below median its own 10-year median of 23.20. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Romande Energie Holding stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Romande Energie Holding (XSWX:REHN) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF46.45, compared to a current price of CHF47.90 — trading 3.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 6.09, which is 74% below median its 10-year median of 23.20 and 108.9% above the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median of 2.92. Romande Energie Holding's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 8 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 Romande Energie Holding (XSWX:REHN), the current Interest Coverage is 6.09 as of Jun. 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 Romande Energie Holding (XSWX:REHN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Romande Energie Holding stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of CHF47.90 is trading 3.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF46.45. GuruFocus considers Romande Energie Holding to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:REHN:

  • Interest Coverage: 6.09 (74% below median its 10-year median of 23.20)
  • GF Value™: CHF46.45 vs. price of CHF47.90 (3.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 71/100 with 8 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 108.9% above the Utilities - Independent Power Producers median (#117 of 320)

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


Romande Energie Holding Business Description

Other Exchanges REHNz:UK0QQG:UKCVN:Germany
Address Rue de Lausanne 53, P.O. Box 950, Morges, CHE, CH-1110
Romande Energie Holding SA is a Swiss utility company involved in the generation, distribution, and marketing of electricity and energy services. The company's segment includes Grids; Energy Solutions; Romande Energie Services and Corporate. It generates maximum revenue from the Energy Solutions segment. The Energy Solutions business unit spans the entire kWh chain, operating through two divisions: generation and power/heating distribution; and end-markets. The Energy division's main mission is to maintain the security of supply for customers. It also develops new installations powered by renewable energy sources. The Markets division offers turnkey solutions to its various customers.
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