Sigma FoodsB de CVALFFF -8.60%56 Interest Coverage is 2.54 as of Mar. 2026, which is 0% below its 10-year median of 2.55. GuruFocus rates ALFFF with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.76 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,511 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Sigma FoodsB de CV ranks worse than 68.1% 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. Sigma FoodsB de CV's
Operating Income
for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $187 Mil. Sigma FoodsB de CV's Interest Expense for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-74 Mil.
Sigma FoodsB de CV's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.54.
The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.
The historical rank and industry rank for Sigma FoodsB de CV's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:
ALFFF'
s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.87 Med: 2.55 Max: 4.55
Current: 3.99
ALFFF's Interest Coverage is ranked worse than 68.1% of 1511
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 8.63
vs ALFFF: 3.99
Sigma FoodsB de CV (OTCPK:ALFFF) 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 .
Sigma FoodsB de CV Interest Coverage Related Terms
Sigma FoodsB de CV Interest Coverage Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sigma FoodsB de CV'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.
ALFFF vs KHC, GIS, JBS: Interest Coverage Comparison
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Sigma FoodsB de CV'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.
Sigma FoodsB de CV Interest Coverage vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Sigma FoodsB de CV's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sigma FoodsB de CV's Interest Coverage falls into.
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.
Sigma FoodsB de CV (ALFFF) has a Interest Coverage of 2.54 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Sigma FoodsB de CV and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 2.55. Over the past decade, Sigma FoodsB de CV's Interest Coverage has ranged from 1.87 to 4.55. According to the industry distribution chart, Sigma FoodsB de CV ranks #1029 out of 1511 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 68.1%.
Is Sigma FoodsB de CV's Interest Coverage too high?
Sigma FoodsB de CV's current Interest Coverage of 2.54 is near median its 10-year median of 2.55. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.87 to a high of 4.55. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Interest Coverage is 8.63. Sigma FoodsB de CV's value of 2.54 is 70.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sigma FoodsB de CV ranks #1029 out of 1511 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Sigma FoodsB de CV has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sigma FoodsB de CV's Interest Coverage compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Sigma FoodsB de CV ranks #1029 out of 1511 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Sigma FoodsB de CV in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 8.63. Sigma FoodsB de CV's value of 2.54 is 70.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Sigma FoodsB de CV's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 1.87 to 4.55 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.55 vs. the industry median of 8.63, Sigma FoodsB de CV 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Interest Coverage among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 8.63, based on 1,511 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. Sigma FoodsB de CV's current Interest Coverage of 2.54 is 70.6% 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 Sigma FoodsB de CV and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Interest Coverage is 8.63 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sigma FoodsB de CV's current Interest Coverage is 2.54, which is near median its own 10-year median of 2.55. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sigma FoodsB de CV stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sigma FoodsB de CV (ALFFF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.76, compared to a current price of $0.85 — trading 11.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 2.54, which is near median its 10-year median of 2.55 and 70.6% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 8.63. Sigma FoodsB de CV's overall GF Score™ is 56/100 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 Sigma FoodsB de CV (ALFFF), the current Interest Coverage is 2.54 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 Sigma FoodsB de CV (ALFFF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sigma FoodsB de CV stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $0.85 is trading 11.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $0.76.
GuruFocus considers Sigma FoodsB de CV to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ALFFF:
Interest Coverage: 2.54 (near median its 10-year median of 2.55)
GF Value™: $0.76 vs. price of $0.85 (11.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 70.6% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#1029 of 1511)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ALFFF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sigma Foods SAB de CV is a multinational food company focused on the production, marketing, and distribution of food products through brands in Mexico, Europe, the United States, and Latin America. The company's key offerings include: i) Cold cuts: Ham, sausage, bacon, chorizo, among others. ii) Matured meats: Serrano, prosciutto, salami, fuet, among others. iii) Dairy products: Yogurt, cheeses, butter, margarine, among others. iv) Other: Snacks, prepared foods, plant-based foods, beverages, among others.
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