Rieter Holding AG (XSWX:RIEN) Interest Coverage: 0.10 (As of Dec. 2025) — 98% Below Median


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What is Rieter Holding AG Interest Coverage?

Rieter Holding AG XSWX:RIEN +0.16% 70 Interest Coverage is 0.10 as of Dec. 2025, which is 98% below its 10-year median of 5.24. GuruFocus rates XSWX:RIEN with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF4.85 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,330 Industrial Products companies, Rieter Holding AG ranks worse than 42918.41% 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. Rieter Holding AG's Operating Income for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was CHF1.2 Mil. Rieter Holding AG's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was CHF-12.0 Mil. Rieter Holding AG's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.10. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

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


XSWX:RIEN's Interest Coverage is not ranked *
in the Industrial Products industry.
Industry Median: 14.835
* 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.


Rieter Holding AG  (XSWX:RIEN) 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 .


Rieter Holding AG Interest Coverage Related Terms


Rieter Holding AG Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Rieter Holding 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.

Rieter Holding AG Interest Coverage Chart

Rieter Holding AG Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Interest Coverage
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Rieter Holding 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:RIEN vs GEV, ETN, PH: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Rieter Holding 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.


Rieter Holding AG Interest Coverage vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Rieter Holding AG's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Rieter Holding AG's Interest Coverage falls into.


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Rieter Holding 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.

Rieter Holding 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, Rieter Holding AG's Interest Expense was CHF-19.7 Mil. Its Operating Income was CHF-20.6 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was CHF224.3 Mil.

Rieter Holding AG did not have earnings to cover the interest expense.

Rieter Holding AG's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Here, for the six months ended in Dec. 2025, Rieter Holding AG's Interest Expense was CHF-12.0 Mil. Its Operating Income was CHF1.2 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was CHF224.3 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*1.2/-12
=0.10

* 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 0.10 mean?
Rieter Holding AG (XSWX:RIEN) has a Interest Coverage of 0.10 as of Dec. 2025. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Rieter Holding AG and its competitors. This is 98% below median its historical median of 5.24. According to the industry distribution chart, Rieter Holding AG ranks #999999 out of 2330 companies in the Industrial Products industry.
Is Rieter Holding AG's Interest Coverage too high?
Rieter Holding AG's current Interest Coverage of 0.10 is 98% below median its 10-year median of 5.24. The Industrial Products industry median Interest Coverage is 14.84. Rieter Holding AG's value of 0.10 is 99.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Rieter Holding AG ranks #999999 out of 2330 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Rieter Holding AG has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Rieter Holding AG's Interest Coverage compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Rieter Holding AG ranks #999999 out of 2330 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Rieter Holding AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 14.84. Rieter Holding AG's value of 0.10 is 99.3% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 5.24 vs. the industry median of 14.84, Rieter Holding AG 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median Interest Coverage among Industrial Products companies is 14.84, based on 2,330 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. Rieter Holding AG's current Interest Coverage of 0.10 is 99.3% 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 Rieter Holding AG and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Interest Coverage is 14.84 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Rieter Holding AG's current Interest Coverage is 0.10, which is 98% below median its own 10-year median of 5.24. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Rieter Holding AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Rieter Holding AG (XSWX:RIEN) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF4.85, compared to a current price of CHF3.07 — trading 36.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 0.10, which is 98% below median its 10-year median of 5.24 and 99.3% below the Industrial Products industry median of 14.84. Rieter Holding AG's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 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 Rieter Holding AG (XSWX:RIEN), the current Interest Coverage is 0.10 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 Rieter Holding AG (XSWX:RIEN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Rieter Holding AG stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of CHF3.07 is trading 36.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF4.85. GuruFocus considers Rieter Holding AG to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:RIEN:

  • Interest Coverage: 0.10 (98% below median its 10-year median of 5.24)
  • GF Value™: CHF4.85 vs. price of CHF3.07 (36.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 70/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 99.3% below the Industrial Products median (#999999 of 2330)

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


Rieter Holding AG Business Description

Other Exchanges RIENz:UK0QKA:UKRIHN:Germany
Address Klosterstrasse 20, Winterthur, CHE, 8406
Rieter Holding AG is an industrial machinery manufacturer based in Switzerland. The company operates as a supplier of filament spinning systems for manufacturing manmade fibers, texturing machines, bulked continuous filament systems and staple fiber systems and nonwoven solutions. it offers automation and digitization solutions and provides high-precision gear metering pumps for the textile, automotive, chemical, and paint industries. The company's operating segment includes Machines & Systems, Components, and After Sales. The company generates maximum revenue from the Machines & Systems segment, develops, produces and distributes machinery and systems used to convert natural and man-made fibers and their blends into yarns.
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