AD (Array Digital Infrastructure) Interest Coverage: 0.70 (As of Mar. 2026) — 36% Below Median


AD Array Digital Infrastructure Inc AD
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GF Value $64.11
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What is Array Digital Infrastructure Interest Coverage?

Array Digital Infrastructure AD +3.29% 66 Interest Coverage is 0.70 as of Mar. 2026, which is 36% below its 10-year median of 1.09. GuruFocus rates AD with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of $64.11 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 286 Telecommunication Services companies, Array Digital Infrastructure ranks worse than 93.36% 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. Array Digital Infrastructure's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $5 Mil. Array Digital Infrastructure's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-7 Mil. Array Digital Infrastructure's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.70. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

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

AD' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.45   Med: 1.09   Max: 1.72
Current: 0.57


AD's Interest Coverage is ranked worse than
93.36% of 286 companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 4.715 vs AD: 0.57

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


Array Digital Infrastructure  (NYSE:AD) 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 .


Array Digital Infrastructure Interest Coverage Related Terms


Array Digital Infrastructure Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Array Digital Infrastructure'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.

Array Digital Infrastructure Interest Coverage Chart

Array Digital Infrastructure Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Interest Coverage
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Array Digital Infrastructure Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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AD vs TDS, LBTYA, LBRDA: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Telecom Services subindustry, Array Digital Infrastructure'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.


Array Digital Infrastructure Interest Coverage vs Telecommunication Services Industry

For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Array Digital Infrastructure's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Array Digital Infrastructure's Interest Coverage falls into.


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Array Digital Infrastructure 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.

Array Digital Infrastructure'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, Array Digital Infrastructure's Interest Expense was $-28 Mil. Its Operating Income was $-49 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $1,180 Mil.

Array Digital Infrastructure did not have earnings to cover the interest expense.

Array Digital Infrastructure's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Here, for the three months ended in Mar. 2026, Array Digital Infrastructure's Interest Expense was $-7 Mil. Its Operating Income was $5 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $1,180 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*5.054/-7.18
=0.70

* 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 0.70 mean?
Array Digital Infrastructure (AD) has a Interest Coverage of 0.70 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Array Digital Infrastructure and its competitors. This is 36% below median its historical median of 1.09. Over the past decade, Array Digital Infrastructure's Interest Coverage has ranged from 0.45 to 1.72. According to the industry distribution chart, Array Digital Infrastructure ranks #267 out of 286 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 93.4%.
Is Array Digital Infrastructure's Interest Coverage too high?
Array Digital Infrastructure's current Interest Coverage of 0.70 is 36% below median its 10-year median of 1.09. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.45 to a high of 1.72. The Telecommunication Services industry median Interest Coverage is 4.72. Array Digital Infrastructure's value of 0.70 is 85.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Array Digital Infrastructure ranks #267 out of 286 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Array Digital Infrastructure has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Array Digital Infrastructure's Interest Coverage compare to TDS and LBTYA?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Array Digital Infrastructure ranks #267 out of 286 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Array Digital Infrastructure in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 4.72. Array Digital Infrastructure's value of 0.70 is 85.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Array Digital Infrastructure's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 0.45 to 1.72 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.09 vs. the industry median of 4.72, Array Digital Infrastructure 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 Telecommunication Services company?
The median Interest Coverage among Telecommunication Services companies is 4.72, based on 286 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. Array Digital Infrastructure's current Interest Coverage of 0.70 is 85.2% 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 Array Digital Infrastructure and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median Interest Coverage is 4.72 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Array Digital Infrastructure's current Interest Coverage is 0.70, which is 36% below median its own 10-year median of 1.09. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Array Digital Infrastructure stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Array Digital Infrastructure (AD) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $64.11, compared to a current price of $37.07 — trading 42.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 0.70, which is 36% below median its 10-year median of 1.09 and 85.2% below the Telecommunication Services industry median of 4.72. Array Digital Infrastructure's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 6 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 Array Digital Infrastructure (AD), the current Interest Coverage is 0.70 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 Array Digital Infrastructure (AD) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Array Digital Infrastructure stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $37.07 is trading 42.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $64.11. GuruFocus considers Array Digital Infrastructure to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for AD:

  • Interest Coverage: 0.70 (36% below median its 10-year median of 1.09)
  • GF Value™: $64.11 vs. price of $37.07 (42.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 66/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 85.2% below the Telecommunication Services median (#267 of 286)

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


Array Digital Infrastructure Business Description

Other Exchanges US7:Germany
Address 500 West Madison Street, Suite 810, Chicago, IL, USA, 60661
Array Digital Infrastructure, formerly US Cellular, sold its regional wireless operations serving about 4.4 million customers to T-Mobile in August 2025. The firm has agreed to sell most of its remaining spectrum licenses; however, it will still retain rights to C-band spectrum in several locations after these deals are closed. Array also owns a 5.5% stake in Verizon Wireless' Los Angeles operations, as well as other smaller wireless partnership interests in Oklahoma and upstate New York. The firm still operates a portfolio of about 4,400 wireless towers. Parent TDS has proposed to acquire the portion of Array that it doesn't already own in an all-stock transaction.
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