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. Sonova Holding AG's
Operating Income
for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF416 Mil. Sonova Holding AG's Interest Expense for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF4 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 Sonova Holding AG's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:
XSWX:SOON'
s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 23.55 Med: 33.55 Max: 265.39
Current: 23.55
XSWX:SOON's Interest Coverage is ranked better than 57.69% of 468
companies
in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry
Industry Median: 15.71
vs XSWX:SOON: 23.55
Sonova Holding AG (XSWX:SOON) 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 .
Sonova Holding AG Interest Coverage Related Terms
Sonova Holding AG Interest Coverage Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sonova 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.
XSWX:SOON vs ABT, SYK, MDT: Interest Coverage Comparison
For the Medical Devices subindustry, Sonova 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.
Sonova Holding AG Interest Coverage vs Medical Devices & Instruments Industry
For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry and Healthcare sector, Sonova Holding AG's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sonova Holding 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.
What does a Interest Coverage of 0 (At Loss) mean?
Sonova Holding AG (XSWX:SOON) has a Interest Coverage of 0 (At Loss) as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Sonova Holding AG and its competitors. Over the past decade, Sonova Holding AG's Interest Coverage has ranged from 23.55 to 265.39. According to the industry distribution chart, Sonova Holding AG ranks #198 out of 468 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, placing it in the top 42.3%.
Is Sonova Holding AG's Interest Coverage too high?
Sonova Holding AG's current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 23.55 to a high of 265.39. Based on the distribution chart, Sonova Holding AG ranks #198 out of 468 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Sonova Holding AG has a GF Score™ of 91/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sonova Holding AG's Interest Coverage compare to ABT and SYK?
According to the Medical Devices & Instruments industry distribution chart, Sonova Holding AG ranks #198 out of 468 companies for Interest Coverage. This puts Sonova Holding AG in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 15.71. Historically, Sonova Holding AG's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 23.55 to 265.39 over the past decade. 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 Medical Devices & Instruments company?
The median Interest Coverage among Medical Devices & Instruments companies is 15.71, based on 468 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 Sonova Holding AG and its competitors. For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, the median Interest Coverage is 15.71 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sonova Holding 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 Sonova Holding AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sonova Holding AG (XSWX:SOON) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF249.75, compared to a current price of CHF194.40 — trading 22.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). Sonova Holding AG's overall GF Score™ is 91/100 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 Sonova Holding AG (XSWX:SOON), the current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss) as of Mar. 2026. 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 Sonova Holding AG (XSWX:SOON) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sonova Holding AG stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of CHF194.40 is trading 22.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF249.75.
GuruFocus considers Sonova Holding AG to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:SOON:
Interest Coverage: 0 (At Loss)
GF Value™: CHF249.75 vs. price of CHF194.40 (22.2% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:SOON stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sonova is one of the world's largest manufacturers and distributors of hearing aids. The company is based in Switzerland and distributes its products in more than 100 countries through its internal sales team and independent retailers. It also sells cochlear implants and audio technologies.
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