ALAB (Astera Labs) Interest Coverage: No Debt (1) (As of Mar. 2026) — 100% Below Median


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What is Astera Labs Interest Coverage?

Astera Labs ALAB -0.48% 15 Interest Coverage is No Debt (1) as of Mar. 2026, which is 100% below its 10-year median of 10,000.00. GuruFocus rates ALAB with a GF Score™ of 15/100. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 638 Semiconductors companies, Astera Labs ranks better than 99.53% 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. Astera Labs's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $62 Mil. Astera Labs's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $0 Mil. Astera Labs has no debt. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

Good Sign:

Ben Graham prefers companies' interest coverage to be at least 5. Astera Labs Inc has enough cash to cover all of its debt. Its financial situation is stable.

(1) 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.

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

ALAB' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: No Debt   Med: No Debt   Max: No Debt
Current: No Debt


ALAB's Interest Coverage is ranked better than
99.53% of 638 companies
in the Semiconductors industry
Industry Median: 20.225 vs ALAB: No Debt

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


Astera Labs  (NAS:ALAB) 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 .


Astera Labs Interest Coverage Related Terms


Astera Labs Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Astera Labs'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.

Astera Labs Interest Coverage Chart

Astera Labs Annual Data
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Interest Coverage
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Astera Labs Quarterly Data
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ALAB vs CBRS, MCHP, ON: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Semiconductors subindustry, Astera Labs'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.


Astera Labs Interest Coverage vs Semiconductors Industry

For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, Astera Labs's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Astera Labs 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.

Astera Labs'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, Astera Labs's Interest Expense was $0 Mil. Its Operating Income was $173 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $0 Mil.

Astera Labs had no debt (1).

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

Here, for the three months ended in Mar. 2026, Astera Labs's Interest Expense was $0 Mil. Its Operating Income was $62 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $0 Mil.

Astera Labs had no debt (1).

* 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 No Debt <sup>(1)</sup> mean?
Astera Labs (ALAB) has a Interest Coverage of No Debt (1) as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Astera Labs and its competitors. This is 100% below median its historical median of 10,000.00. Over the past decade, Astera Labs' Interest Coverage has ranged from 10,000.00 to 10,000.00. According to the industry distribution chart, Astera Labs ranks #3 out of 638 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 0.5%.
Is Astera Labs' Interest Coverage too high?
Astera Labs' current Interest Coverage of No Debt (1) is 100% below median its 10-year median of 10,000.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 10,000.00 to a high of 10,000.00. Based on the distribution chart, Astera Labs ranks #3 out of 638 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Astera Labs has a GF Score™ of 15/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Astera Labs' Interest Coverage compare to CBRS and MCHP?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, Astera Labs ranks #3 out of 638 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Astera Labs in the top 1% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Interest Coverage is 20.23. Historically, Astera Labs' own Interest Coverage has ranged from 10,000.00 to 10,000.00 over the past decade. 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 Semiconductors company?
The median Interest Coverage among Semiconductors companies is 20.23, based on 638 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. 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 Astera Labs and its competitors. For the Semiconductors industry, the median Interest Coverage is 20.23 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Astera Labs's current Interest Coverage is No Debt (1), which is 100% below median its own 10-year median of 10,000.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Astera Labs stock overvalued right now?
Astera Labs (ALAB) has a current Interest Coverage of No Debt (1). The current Interest Coverage is No Debt (1), which is 100% below median its 10-year median of 10,000.00. Astera Labs' overall GF Score™ is 15/100 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 Astera Labs (ALAB), the current Interest Coverage is No Debt (1) 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.

Astera Labs Business Description

Address 2345 North First Street, Suite 205, San Jose, CA, USA, 95131
Astera Labs Inc designs and delivers semiconductor-based connectivity solutions for cloud and AI infrastructure. Its Intelligent Connectivity Platform integrates semiconductor technology, microcontrollers, sensors, and software to enhance performance, scalability, and data management. The company offers products such as integrated circuits (ICs), boards, and modules, catering to hyperscalers and system OEMs. The company's solutions focus on data, network, and memory management in AI-driven platforms. Geographically, the company operates in Singapore, China, Taiwan, and United States, of which maximum revenue is derived from United States.
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