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. American Shared Hospital Services's
Operating Income
for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-0.62 Mil. American Shared Hospital Services's Interest Expense for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-0.30 Mil.
did not have earnings to cover the interest expense.
The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.
The historical rank and industry rank for American Shared Hospital Services's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:
AMS's Interest Coverage is not ranked *
in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry.
Industry Median: 7.98 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Interest Coverage only.
American Shared Hospital Services (AMEX:AMS) 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 .
American Shared Hospital Services Interest Coverage Related Terms
American Shared Hospital Services Interest Coverage Historical Data
* 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.
American Shared Hospital Services Interest Coverage Chart
AMS vs BICX, GBCS, BMGL: Interest Coverage Comparison
For the Medical Care Facilities subindustry, American Shared Hospital Services'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.
American Shared Hospital Services Interest Coverage vs Healthcare Providers & Services Industry
For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry and Healthcare sector, American Shared Hospital Services's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where American Shared Hospital Services's Interest Coverage falls into.
American Shared Hospital Services 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:
American Shared Hospital Services did not have earnings to cover the 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.
What does a Interest Coverage of 0 (At Loss) mean?
American Shared Hospital Services (AMS) has a Interest Coverage of 0 (At Loss) as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on American Shared Hospital Services and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, American Shared Hospital Services ranks #999999 out of 453 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry.
Is American Shared Hospital Services' Interest Coverage too high?
American Shared Hospital Services' current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). Based on the distribution chart, American Shared Hospital Services ranks #999999 out of 453 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, American Shared Hospital Services has a GF Score™ of 51/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does American Shared Hospital Services' Interest Coverage compare to BICX and GBCS?
According to the Healthcare Providers & Services industry distribution chart, American Shared Hospital Services ranks #999999 out of 453 companies for Interest Coverage. This places American Shared Hospital Services in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 7.98. 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. 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 American Shared Hospital Services 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. American Shared Hospital Services's current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is American Shared Hospital Services stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, American Shared Hospital Services (AMS) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $3.41, compared to a current price of $1.41 — trading 58.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). American Shared Hospital Services' overall GF Score™ is 51/100 with 7 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 American Shared Hospital Services (AMS), the current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss) 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 American Shared Hospital Services (AMS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, American Shared Hospital Services stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $1.41 is trading 58.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $3.41.
GuruFocus considers American Shared Hospital Services to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for AMS:
Interest Coverage: 0 (At Loss)
GF Value™: $3.41 vs. price of $1.41 (58.7% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the AMS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
American Shared Hospital Services Business Description
American Shared Hospital Services provides stereotactic radiosurgery equipment, Advanced radiation therapy, and related equipment. It currently provides Gamma Knife units to medical centers and stand-alone facilities. Company operates in two segments, the medical equipment leasing segment where a contract exists between the hospital and the Company and the direct patient services segment, where a contract exists between the Company facilities and the individual treated at the facility. The company, along with its subsidiaries, operates through the following operations: Gamma Knife, Advanced Radiation Therapy Equipment and Services, and Proton Beam Radiation Therapy Operations. It generates it's key revenue from the domestic market.
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