National for Tourism Hotels (ADX:NCTH) Interest Coverage: 7.38 (As of Dec. 2025) — 12% Below Median


ADX:NCTH National Corp for Tourism Hotels ADX:NCTH
68 GF Score
Price د.إ1.50
GF Value د.إ3.57
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is National for Tourism Hotels Interest Coverage?

National for Tourism Hotels ADX:NCTH +0.67% 68 Interest Coverage is 7.38 as of Dec. 2025, which is 12% below its 10-year median of 8.38. GuruFocus rates ADX:NCTH with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of د.إ3.57 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 609 Travel & Leisure companies, National for Tourism Hotels ranks better than 57.14% 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. National for Tourism Hotels's Operating Income for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was د.إ358 Mil. National for Tourism Hotels's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was د.إ-48 Mil. National for Tourism Hotels's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 7.38. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

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

ADX:NCTH' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.59   Med: 8.38   Max: 10.71
Current: 7.38


ADX:NCTH's Interest Coverage is ranked better than
57.14% of 609 companies
in the Travel & Leisure industry
Industry Median: 5.35 vs ADX:NCTH: 7.38

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


National for Tourism Hotels  (ADX:NCTH) 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 .


National for Tourism Hotels Interest Coverage Related Terms


National for Tourism Hotels Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for National for Tourism Hotels'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.

National for Tourism Hotels Interest Coverage Chart

National for Tourism Hotels 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 9.20 8.86 3.59 8.13 7.38

National for Tourism Hotels Semi-Annual Data
Dec06 Dec07 Dec08 Dec09 Dec10 Dec11 Dec12 Dec13 Dec14 Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 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 9.20 8.86 3.59 8.13 7.38

ADX:NCTH vs MAR, HLT, H: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Lodging subindustry, National for Tourism Hotels'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.


National for Tourism Hotels Interest Coverage vs Travel & Leisure Industry

For the Travel & Leisure industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, National for Tourism Hotels's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where National for Tourism Hotels's Interest Coverage falls into.


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National for Tourism Hotels 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.

National for Tourism Hotels'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, National for Tourism Hotels's Interest Expense was د.إ-48 Mil. Its Operating Income was د.إ358 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was د.إ786 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (A: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*357.87/-48.478
=7.38

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

Here, for the six months ended in Dec. 2025, National for Tourism Hotels's Interest Expense was د.إ-48 Mil. Its Operating Income was د.إ358 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was د.إ786 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*357.87/-48.478
=7.38

* 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 7.38 mean?
National for Tourism Hotels (ADX:NCTH) has a Interest Coverage of 7.38 as of Dec. 2025. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on National for Tourism Hotels and its competitors. This is 12% below median its historical median of 8.38. Over the past decade, National for Tourism Hotels' Interest Coverage has ranged from 3.59 to 10.71. According to the industry distribution chart, National for Tourism Hotels ranks #261 out of 609 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, placing it in the top 42.9%.
Is National for Tourism Hotels' Interest Coverage too high?
National for Tourism Hotels' current Interest Coverage of 7.38 is 12% below median its 10-year median of 8.38. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.59 to a high of 10.71. The Travel & Leisure industry median Interest Coverage is 5.35. National for Tourism Hotels' value of 7.38 is 37.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, National for Tourism Hotels ranks #261 out of 609 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, National for Tourism Hotels has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does National for Tourism Hotels' Interest Coverage compare to MAR and HLT?
According to the Travel & Leisure industry distribution chart, National for Tourism Hotels ranks #261 out of 609 companies for Interest Coverage. This puts National for Tourism Hotels in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 5.35. National for Tourism Hotels' value of 7.38 is 37.9% above this benchmark. Historically, National for Tourism Hotels' own Interest Coverage has ranged from 3.59 to 10.71 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.38 vs. the industry median of 5.35, National for Tourism Hotels 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 Travel & Leisure company?
The median Interest Coverage among Travel & Leisure companies is 5.35, based on 609 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. National for Tourism Hotels's current Interest Coverage of 7.38 is 37.9% 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 National for Tourism Hotels and its competitors. For the Travel & Leisure industry, the median Interest Coverage is 5.35 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. National for Tourism Hotels's current Interest Coverage is 7.38, which is 12% below median its own 10-year median of 8.38. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is National for Tourism Hotels stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, National for Tourism Hotels (ADX:NCTH) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is د.إ3.57, compared to a current price of د.إ1.50 — trading 58% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 7.38, which is 12% below median its 10-year median of 8.38 and 37.9% above the Travel & Leisure industry median of 5.35. National for Tourism Hotels' overall GF Score™ is 68/100 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 National for Tourism Hotels (ADX:NCTH), the current Interest Coverage is 7.38 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 National for Tourism Hotels (ADX:NCTH) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, National for Tourism Hotels stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of د.إ1.50 is trading 58% below its estimated GF Value™ of د.إ3.57. GuruFocus considers National for Tourism Hotels to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for ADX:NCTH:

  • Interest Coverage: 7.38 (12% below median its 10-year median of 8.38)
  • GF Value™: د.إ3.57 vs. price of د.إ1.50 (58% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 68/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 37.9% above the Travel & Leisure median (#261 of 609)

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


National for Tourism Hotels Business Description

Address Airport Road, P.O. Box 6942, Abu Dhabi, ARE
National Corp for Tourism Hotels owns, manages, and invests in hotels and leisure complexes. The company operates through four main segments: Hotels, which provide room and food and beverage services to customers; Retail services, offering beverage sales to customers; Catering services, which deliver contract-based catering solutions; and Holding, responsible for managing the corporation's investments, overseeing hotel development and management, and coordinating overall corporate activities. It generates maximum revenue from the Catering Services segment. Geographically, it operates only in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
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