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Vishay Precision GroupVPG +9.64%65 Interest Coverage is 2.40 as of Mar. 2026, which is 85% below its 10-year median of 16.18. GuruFocus rates VPG with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of $31.53 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,674 Hardware companies, Vishay Precision Group ranks worse than 70.55% 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. Vishay Precision Group's
Operating Income
for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.8 Mil. Vishay Precision Group's Interest Expense for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-0.3 Mil.
Vishay Precision Group's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.40.
The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.
The historical rank and industry rank for Vishay Precision Group's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:
VPG'
s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.98 Med: 16.18 Max: 23.9
Current: 5.88
VPG's Interest Coverage is ranked worse than 70.55% of 1674
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 13.69
vs VPG: 5.88
Vishay Precision Group (NYSE:VPG) 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 .
Vishay Precision Group Interest Coverage Related Terms
Vishay Precision Group Interest Coverage Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Vishay Precision Group'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.
VPG vs ITRN, MLAB, AERG: Interest Coverage Comparison
For the Scientific & Technical Instruments subindustry, Vishay Precision Group'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.
Vishay Precision Group Interest Coverage vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Vishay Precision Group's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Vishay Precision Group's Interest Coverage falls into.
Vishay Precision Group 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:
* 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.
Vishay Precision Group (VPG) has a Interest Coverage of 2.40 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Vishay Precision Group and its competitors. This is 85% below median its historical median of 16.18. Over the past decade, Vishay Precision Group's Interest Coverage has ranged from 4.98 to 23.90. According to the industry distribution chart, Vishay Precision Group ranks #1181 out of 1674 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 70.5%.
Is Vishay Precision Group's Interest Coverage too high?
Vishay Precision Group's current Interest Coverage of 2.40 is 85% below median its 10-year median of 16.18. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.98 to a high of 23.90. The Hardware industry median Interest Coverage is 13.69. Vishay Precision Group's value of 2.40 is 82.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Vishay Precision Group ranks #1181 out of 1674 companies in the Hardware industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Vishay Precision Group has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Vishay Precision Group's Interest Coverage compare to ITRN and MLAB?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Vishay Precision Group ranks #1181 out of 1674 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Vishay Precision Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 13.69. Vishay Precision Group's value of 2.40 is 82.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Vishay Precision Group's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 4.98 to 23.90 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 16.18 vs. the industry median of 13.69, Vishay Precision Group 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 a Hardware company?
The median Interest Coverage among Hardware companies is 13.69, based on 1,674 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. Vishay Precision Group's current Interest Coverage of 2.40 is 82.5% 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 Vishay Precision Group and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Interest Coverage is 13.69 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Vishay Precision Group's current Interest Coverage is 2.40, which is 85% below median its own 10-year median of 16.18. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Vishay Precision Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vishay Precision Group (VPG) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $31.53, compared to a current price of $112.42 — trading 256.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 2.40, which is 85% below median its 10-year median of 16.18 and 82.5% below the Hardware industry median of 13.69. Vishay Precision Group's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 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 Vishay Precision Group (VPG), the current Interest Coverage is 2.40 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 Vishay Precision Group (VPG) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vishay Precision Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $112.42 is trading 256.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $31.53.
GuruFocus considers Vishay Precision Group to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for VPG:
Interest Coverage: 2.40 (85% below median its 10-year median of 16.18)
GF Value™: $31.53 vs. price of $112.42 (256.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 82.5% below the Hardware median (#1181 of 1674)
No single metric tells the full story. See the VPG stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Vishay Precision Group Inc manufactures and markets sensors and sensor-based measurement systems, as well as specialty resistors and strain gages based on proprietary technology. The company provides precision products and solutions, many of which are designed-in by customers, specializing in the growing markets of stress, force, weight, pressure, and current measurements. The company reports in three product segments: Sensors segment, Weighing Solutions segment, and Measurement Systems segment. It has a business presence in the United States and other countries. It generates the maximum of its revenue from the United States.
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