Burjeel Holdings (ADX:BURJEEL) Interest Coverage: 2.83 (As of Mar. 2026) — 14% Above Median

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ADX:BURJEEL Burjeel Holdings PLC ADX:BURJEEL
79 GF Score
Price د.إ1.07
GF Value د.إ2.54
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Burjeel Holdings Interest Coverage?

Burjeel Holdings ADX:BURJEEL -3.60% 79 Interest Coverage is 2.83 as of Mar. 2026, which is 14% above its 10-year median of 2.49. GuruFocus rates ADX:BURJEEL with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of د.إ2.54 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 453 Healthcare Providers & Services companies, Burjeel Holdings ranks worse than 66% 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. Burjeel Holdings's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was د.إ110 Mil. Burjeel Holdings's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was د.إ-39 Mil. Burjeel Holdings's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.83. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

Warning Sign:

Ben Graham prefers companies' interest coverage to be at least 5. Burjeel Holdings PLC interest coverage is 4.29, which is low.

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

ADX:BURJEEL' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.32   Med: 2.49   Max: 4.64
Current: 4.29


ADX:BURJEEL's Interest Coverage is ranked worse than
66% of 453 companies
in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry
Industry Median: 7.98 vs ADX:BURJEEL: 4.29

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


Burjeel Holdings  (ADX:BURJEEL) 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 .


Burjeel Holdings Interest Coverage Related Terms


Burjeel Holdings Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Burjeel Holdings'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.

Burjeel Holdings Interest Coverage Chart

Burjeel Holdings Annual Data
Trend Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Interest Coverage
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 1.78 2.49 4.64 3.68 4.07

Burjeel Holdings Quarterly Data
Mar21 Dec21 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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 2.04 3.15 6.44 5.01 2.83

ADX:BURJEEL vs HCA, THC, DVA: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Medical Care Facilities subindustry, Burjeel Holdings'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.


Burjeel Holdings Interest Coverage vs Healthcare Providers & Services Industry

For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry and Healthcare sector, Burjeel Holdings's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Burjeel Holdings 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.

Burjeel Holdings'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, Burjeel Holdings's Interest Expense was د.إ-159 Mil. Its Operating Income was د.إ645 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was د.إ2,557 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (A: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*645.02/-158.555
=4.07

Burjeel Holdings's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Here, for the three months ended in Mar. 2026, Burjeel Holdings's Interest Expense was د.إ-39 Mil. Its Operating Income was د.إ110 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was د.إ2,478 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*109.915/-38.838
=2.83

* 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 2.83 mean?
Burjeel Holdings (ADX:BURJEEL) has a Interest Coverage of 2.83 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Burjeel Holdings and its competitors. This is 14% above median its historical median of 2.49. Over the past decade, Burjeel Holdings' Interest Coverage has ranged from 0.32 to 4.64. According to the industry distribution chart, Burjeel Holdings ranks #299 out of 453 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, placing it in the top 66%.
Is Burjeel Holdings' Interest Coverage too high?
Burjeel Holdings' current Interest Coverage of 2.83 is 14% above median its 10-year median of 2.49. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.32 to a high of 4.64. The Healthcare Providers & Services industry median Interest Coverage is 7.98. Burjeel Holdings' value of 2.83 is 64.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Burjeel Holdings ranks #299 out of 453 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Burjeel Holdings has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Burjeel Holdings' Interest Coverage compare to HCA and THC?
According to the Healthcare Providers & Services industry distribution chart, Burjeel Holdings ranks #299 out of 453 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Burjeel Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 7.98. Burjeel Holdings' value of 2.83 is 64.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Burjeel Holdings' own Interest Coverage has ranged from 0.32 to 4.64 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.49 vs. the industry median of 7.98, Burjeel Holdings 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 Healthcare Providers & Services company?
The median Interest Coverage among Healthcare Providers & Services companies is 7.98, based on 453 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. Burjeel Holdings's current Interest Coverage of 2.83 is 64.5% 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 Burjeel Holdings and its competitors. For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, the median Interest Coverage is 7.98 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Burjeel Holdings's current Interest Coverage is 2.83, which is 14% above median its own 10-year median of 2.49. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Burjeel Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Burjeel Holdings (ADX:BURJEEL) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is د.إ2.54, compared to a current price of د.إ1.07 — trading 57.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 2.83, which is 14% above median its 10-year median of 2.49 and 64.5% below the Healthcare Providers & Services industry median of 7.98. Burjeel Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 79/100 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 Burjeel Holdings (ADX:BURJEEL), the current Interest Coverage is 2.83 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 Burjeel Holdings (ADX:BURJEEL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Burjeel Holdings stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of د.إ1.07 is trading 57.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of د.إ2.54. GuruFocus considers Burjeel Holdings to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for ADX:BURJEEL:

  • Interest Coverage: 2.83 (14% above median its 10-year median of 2.49)
  • GF Value™: د.إ2.54 vs. price of د.إ1.07 (57.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 79/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 64.5% below the Healthcare Providers & Services median (#299 of 453)

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


Burjeel Holdings Business Description

Address 402-D02, Abu Dhabi Global Market Square, 15th Floor, Al Sarab Tower, Maryah Island, Abu Dhabi, ARE
Burjeel Holdings PLC is a healthcare service provider. Along with its subsidiaries, it provides multi-specialty hospitals, medical, surgical and dental services, and the sale of pharmaceutical goods and medical equipment. The group's reportable segments are Hospitals, Medical Centre, Pharmacies, and Others. Maximum revenue for the group is derived from the Hospitals segment, which includes entities that provide inpatient, day-care services, and outpatient services to patients to diagnosis the disease and offer medical and surgical treatment as part of in-patient services. Geographically it derives maximum revenue from its customers in the United Arab Emirates, followed by the Sultanate of Oman and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
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