ASCC (Aristocrat Group) Interest Coverage: 0 (At Loss) (As of Apr. 2016)


What is Aristocrat Group Interest Coverage?

Aristocrat Group ASCC Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss) as of Apr. 2016.

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. Aristocrat Group's Operating Income for the three months ended in Apr. 2016 was $-0.19 Mil. Aristocrat Group's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Apr. 2016 was $-0.24 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 Aristocrat Group's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:


ASCC's Interest Coverage is not ranked *
in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry.
Industry Median: 8.63
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Interest Coverage only.

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

Aristocrat Group  (OTCPK:ASCC) 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 .

Aristocrat Group Interest Coverage Related Terms

Aristocrat Group Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Aristocrat Group'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.

Aristocrat Group Interest Coverage Chart

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ASCC vs CMHZ, THST, ICNB: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Beverages - Wineries & Distilleries subindustry, Aristocrat Group'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.

Aristocrat Group Interest Coverage vs Beverages - Alcoholic Industry

For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Aristocrat Group's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Aristocrat Group's Interest Coverage falls into.


Aristocrat Group 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.

Aristocrat Group's Interest Coverage for the fiscal year that ended in Jul. 2015 is calculated as

Here, for the fiscal year that ended in Jul. 2015, Aristocrat Group's Interest Expense was $-0.64 Mil. Its Operating Income was $-1.54 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $0.05 Mil.

Aristocrat Group did not have earnings to cover the interest expense.

Aristocrat Group's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2016 is calculated as

Here, for the three months ended in Apr. 2016, Aristocrat Group's Interest Expense was $-0.24 Mil. Its Operating Income was $-0.19 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $0.06 Mil.

Aristocrat Group 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.

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 0 (At Loss) mean?
Aristocrat Group (ASCC) has a Interest Coverage of 0 (At Loss) as of Apr. 2016. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Aristocrat Group and its competitors.
Is Aristocrat Group's Interest Coverage too high?
Aristocrat Group's current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss).
How does Aristocrat Group's Interest Coverage compare to CMHZ and THST?
Aristocrat Group's Interest Coverage of 0 (At Loss) can be compared against companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 8.63. 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 Beverages - Alcoholic company?
The median Interest Coverage among Beverages - Alcoholic companies is 8.63, based on 159 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 Aristocrat Group and its competitors. For the Beverages - Alcoholic 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. Aristocrat Group'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 Aristocrat Group stock overvalued right now?
Aristocrat Group (ASCC) has a current Interest Coverage of 0 (At Loss). The current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). 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 Aristocrat Group (ASCC), the current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss) as of Apr. 2016. 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.

Aristocrat Group Business Description

Address 4701 Pine Circle Drive, Bellaire, TX, USA, 77401
Aristocrat Group Corp is a United States based company engaged in the distilled spirits industry. It is engaged in the business of brand management and development in the beverage and lifestyle space, with a focus on alcoholic beverage brands in the U.S. The company's principal beverage products-Merica Beer and RWB Vodka, which are manufactured and packaged through third-party partners. Its core operations encompass licensing agreements (manufacture, marketing and distribution), brand development and visual identity, retail and e-commerce distribution, and product innovation/portfolio expansion.