ZTFMF (Zotefoams) Interest Coverage: 10.30 (As of Dec. 2025) — Near Median


ZTFMF Zotefoams PLC ZTFMF
74 GF Score
Price $5.55
GF Value $6.04
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Zotefoams Interest Coverage?

Zotefoams ZTFMF 74 Interest Coverage is 10.30 as of Dec. 2025, which is 4% below its 10-year median of 10.71. GuruFocus rates ZTFMF with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of $6.04 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,237 Chemicals companies, Zotefoams ranks better than 50.85% 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. Zotefoams's Operating Income for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was $13.8 Mil. Zotefoams's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was $-1.3 Mil. Zotefoams's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 10.30. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

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

ZTFMF' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.76   Med: 10.71   Max: 19.7
Current: 10.97


ZTFMF's Interest Coverage is ranked better than
50.85% of 1237 companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 10.26 vs ZTFMF: 10.97

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


Zotefoams  (OTCPK:ZTFMF) 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 .


Zotefoams Interest Coverage Related Terms


Zotefoams Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Zotefoams'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.

Zotefoams Interest Coverage Chart

Zotefoams Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Interest Coverage
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 7.29 7.68 5.96 5.76 10.97

Zotefoams Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
Interest Coverage Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 5.04 6.22 5.32 11.61 10.30

ZTFMF vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Zotefoams'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.


Zotefoams Interest Coverage vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Zotefoams's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Zotefoams's Interest Coverage falls into.


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Zotefoams 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.

Zotefoams'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, Zotefoams's Interest Expense was $-2.8 Mil. Its Operating Income was $30.2 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $11.7 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (A: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*30.216/-2.755
=10.97

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

Here, for the six months ended in Dec. 2025, Zotefoams's Interest Expense was $-1.3 Mil. Its Operating Income was $13.8 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $11.7 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*13.849/-1.345
=10.30

* 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 10.30 mean?
Zotefoams (ZTFMF) has a Interest Coverage of 10.30 as of Dec. 2025. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Zotefoams and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 10.71. Over the past decade, Zotefoams' Interest Coverage has ranged from 5.76 to 19.70. According to the industry distribution chart, Zotefoams ranks #608 out of 1237 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 49.2%.
Is Zotefoams' Interest Coverage too high?
Zotefoams' current Interest Coverage of 10.30 is near median its 10-year median of 10.71. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.76 to a high of 19.70. The Chemicals industry median Interest Coverage is 10.26. Zotefoams' value of 10.30 is 0.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Zotefoams ranks #608 out of 1237 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Zotefoams has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Zotefoams' Interest Coverage compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Zotefoams ranks #608 out of 1237 companies for Interest Coverage. This puts Zotefoams in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 10.26. Zotefoams' value of 10.30 is 0.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Zotefoams' own Interest Coverage has ranged from 5.76 to 19.70 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 10.71 vs. the industry median of 10.26, Zotefoams 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 a Chemicals company?
The median Interest Coverage among Chemicals companies is 10.26, based on 1,237 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. Zotefoams's current Interest Coverage of 10.30 is 0.4% 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 Zotefoams and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Interest Coverage is 10.26 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Zotefoams's current Interest Coverage is 10.30, which is near median its own 10-year median of 10.71. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Zotefoams stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Zotefoams (ZTFMF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $6.04, compared to a current price of $5.55 — trading 8.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 10.30, which is near median its 10-year median of 10.71 and 0.4% above the Chemicals industry median of 10.26. Zotefoams' overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 10 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 Zotefoams (ZTFMF), the current Interest Coverage is 10.30 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 Zotefoams (ZTFMF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Zotefoams stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $5.55 is trading 8.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $6.04. GuruFocus considers Zotefoams to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for ZTFMF:

  • Interest Coverage: 10.30 (near median its 10-year median of 10.71)
  • GF Value™: $6.04 vs. price of $5.55 (8.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 74/100 with 10 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 0.4% above the Chemicals median (#608 of 1237)

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


Zotefoams Business Description

Other Exchanges ZTFl:UKZTF:UK23Z:Germany
Address 602-3 Salisbury House, 29 Finsbury Circus, London, GBR, EC2M 7AQ
Zotefoams PLC is engaged in the manufacturing of polymer foam using bespoke autoclave technology to produce foams with attributes. Its block foams are sold under the AZOTE, T-FIT, ZOTEK, and other brand names. The company serves automotive, aerospace, packaging, industrial parts, marine, building and construction, military, medical, and sports and leisure industries. It has three main operating segments Polyolefin foams, High-Performance Products, and MuCell Extrusion LLC. The maximum revenue to the company is generated from the High-Performance Products.
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