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. DF Deutsche Forfait AG's
Operating Income
for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was €-1.69 Mil. DF Deutsche Forfait AG's Interest Expense for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was €-0.19 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 DF Deutsche Forfait AG's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:
XTER:DFTK's Interest Coverage is not ranked *
in the Capital Markets industry.
Industry Median: 19.375 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Interest Coverage only.
DF Deutsche Forfait AG (XTER:DFTK) 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 .
DF Deutsche Forfait AG Interest Coverage Related Terms
DF Deutsche Forfait AG Interest Coverage Historical Data
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The historical data trend for DF Deutsche Forfait 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.
XTER:DFTK vs MS, GS, SCHW: Interest Coverage Comparison
For the Capital Markets subindustry, DF Deutsche Forfait 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.
DF Deutsche Forfait AG Interest Coverage vs Capital Markets Industry
For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, DF Deutsche Forfait AG's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where DF Deutsche Forfait AG's Interest Coverage falls into.
DF Deutsche Forfait 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:
DF Deutsche Forfait 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.
What does a Interest Coverage of 0 (At Loss) mean?
DF Deutsche Forfait AG (XTER:DFTK) 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 DF Deutsche Forfait AG and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, DF Deutsche Forfait AG ranks #999999 out of 430 companies in the Capital Markets industry.
Is DF Deutsche Forfait AG's Interest Coverage too high?
DF Deutsche Forfait AG's current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). Based on the distribution chart, DF Deutsche Forfait AG ranks #999999 out of 430 companies in the Capital Markets industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, DF Deutsche Forfait AG has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does DF Deutsche Forfait AG's Interest Coverage compare to MS and GS?
According to the Capital Markets industry distribution chart, DF Deutsche Forfait AG ranks #999999 out of 430 companies for Interest Coverage. This places DF Deutsche Forfait AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 19.38. 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 Capital Markets company?
The median Interest Coverage among Capital Markets companies is 19.38, based on 430 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 DF Deutsche Forfait AG and its competitors. For the Capital Markets industry, the median Interest Coverage is 19.38 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. DF Deutsche Forfait 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 DF Deutsche Forfait AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, DF Deutsche Forfait AG (XTER:DFTK) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €1.62, compared to a current price of €1.68 — trading 3.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). DF Deutsche Forfait AG's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 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 DF Deutsche Forfait AG (XTER:DFTK), 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 DF Deutsche Forfait AG (XTER:DFTK) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, DF Deutsche Forfait AG stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €1.68 is trading 3.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of €1.62.
GuruFocus considers DF Deutsche Forfait AG to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for XTER:DFTK:
Interest Coverage: 0 (At Loss)
GF Value™: €1.62 vs. price of €1.68 (3.7% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XTER:DFTK stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
DF Deutsche Forfait AG is engaged in the provision of financial services. Its products include financing solutions, foreign trade receivables, and trade finance funds. The company focuses on the purchase of receivables from imports and exports and provides the hedging of merchandise deliveries in emerging and developing countries. It supports exporters and importers by purchasing foreign trade receivables, providing liquidity and taking over the payment risks. For banks, it operates as a partner for financing solutions, such as structured, abstract payment obligations, and buys and sells assets. Its geographic focus is on the Near and Middle East.
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