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Verbund AGXTER:OEWA 79 Interest Coverage is 14.71 as of Jun. 2026, which is 23% above its 10-year median of 11.92. GuruFocus rates XTER:OEWA with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of €58.12 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 323 Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies, Verbund AG ranks better than 89.16% 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. Verbund AG's
Operating Income
for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was €409 Mil. Verbund AG's Interest Expense for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was €-28 Mil.
Verbund AG's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 14.71.
The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.
The historical rank and industry rank for Verbund AG's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:
XTER:OEWA'
s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.13 Med: 11.92 Max: 23.82
Current: 16.62
XTER:OEWA's Interest Coverage is ranked better than 89.16% of 323
companies
in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry
Industry Median: 2.77
vs XTER:OEWA: 16.62
Verbund AG (XTER:OEWA) 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 .
Verbund AG Interest Coverage Related Terms
Verbund AG Interest Coverage Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Verbund 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.
Verbund AG Interest Coverage Competitor Comparison
For the Utilities - Renewable subindustry, Verbund 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.
Verbund AG Interest Coverage vs Utilities - Independent Power Producers Industry
For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry and Utilities sector, Verbund AG's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Verbund 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.
Verbund AG (XTER:OEWA) has a Interest Coverage of 14.71 as of Jun. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Verbund AG and its competitors. This is 23% above median its historical median of 11.92. Over the past decade, Verbund AG's Interest Coverage has ranged from 4.13 to 23.82. According to the industry distribution chart, Verbund AG ranks #35 out of 323 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, placing it in the top 10.8%.
Is Verbund AG's Interest Coverage too high?
Verbund AG's current Interest Coverage of 14.71 is 23% above median its 10-year median of 11.92. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.13 to a high of 23.82. The Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median Interest Coverage is 2.77. Verbund AG's value of 14.71 is 431% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Verbund AG ranks #35 out of 323 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Verbund AG has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Verbund AG's Interest Coverage compare to competitors?
According to the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry distribution chart, Verbund AG ranks #35 out of 323 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Verbund AG in the top 11% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Interest Coverage is 2.77. Verbund AG's value of 14.71 is 431% above this benchmark. Historically, Verbund AG's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 4.13 to 23.82 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 11.92 vs. the industry median of 2.77, Verbund AG 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 2.77, based on 323 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. Verbund AG's current Interest Coverage of 14.71 is 431% 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 Verbund AG and its competitors. For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, the median Interest Coverage is 2.77 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Verbund AG's current Interest Coverage is 14.71, which is 23% above median its own 10-year median of 11.92. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Verbund AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Verbund AG (XTER:OEWA) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €58.12, compared to a current price of €58.90 — trading 1.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 14.71, which is 23% above median its 10-year median of 11.92 and 431% above the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median of 2.77. Verbund AG's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 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 Verbund AG (XTER:OEWA), the current Interest Coverage is 14.71 as of Jun. 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 Verbund AG (XTER:OEWA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Verbund AG stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €58.90 is trading 1.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of €58.12.
GuruFocus considers Verbund AG to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for XTER:OEWA:
Interest Coverage: 14.71 (23% above median its 10-year median of 11.92)
GF Value™: €58.12 vs. price of €58.90 (1.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 431% above the Utilities - Independent Power Producers median (#35 of 323)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XTER:OEWA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Founded in 1947 through a nationalization act, Verbund is the leading power producer in Austria. The Austrian state owns 51% of its capital. Hydro accounts for more than 90% of the total power output. Hydro power is generated from reservoirs and pumped storage plants in the Austrian Alps, and run-of-river plants in Austria and southern Germany. Total hydro capacity amounts to 8.4 GW. Verbund also owns the Austrian electricity grid through its fully owned subsidiary AP. In 2021, the firm acquired 51% of Gas Connect Austria, a gas transmission and distribution system operator. The group also owns one CCGT and is involved in trading and development of wind and solar capacity.
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