Capricorn Metals (ASX:CMM) Interest Coverage: 246.84 (As of Dec. 2025) — 1489% Above Median


ASX:CMM Capricorn Metals Ltd ASX:CMM
63 GF Score
Price A$12.25
GF Value A$10.46
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 1 Warning Sign
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What is Capricorn Metals Interest Coverage?

Capricorn Metals ASX:CMM +1.07% 63 Interest Coverage is 246.84 as of Dec. 2025, which is 1489% above its 10-year median of 15.53. GuruFocus rates ASX:CMM with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of A$10.46 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,319 Metals & Mining companies, Capricorn Metals ranks worse than 81.73% 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. Capricorn Metals's Operating Income for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was A$197.7 Mil. Capricorn Metals's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was A$-0.8 Mil. Capricorn Metals's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 246.84. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

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

ASX:CMM' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.1   Med: 15.53   Max: No Debt
Current: 9.88


ASX:CMM's Interest Coverage is ranked worse than
81.73% of 1319 companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: No Debt vs ASX:CMM: 9.88

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


Capricorn Metals  (ASX:CMM) 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 .


Capricorn Metals Interest Coverage Related Terms


Capricorn Metals Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Capricorn Metals'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.

Capricorn Metals Interest Coverage Chart

Capricorn Metals Annual Data
Trend Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
Interest Coverage
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Capricorn Metals Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 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 25.13 5.54 33.35 4.70 246.84

ASX:CMM vs NEM, AU: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Gold subindustry, Capricorn Metals'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.


Capricorn Metals Interest Coverage vs Metals & Mining Industry

For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Capricorn Metals's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Capricorn Metals's Interest Coverage falls into.


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Capricorn Metals 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.

Capricorn Metals's Interest Coverage for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 2025 is calculated as

Here, for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 2025, Capricorn Metals's Interest Expense was A$-39.0 Mil. Its Operating Income was A$251.1 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was A$21.7 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Jun. 2025 )/Interest Expense (A: Jun. 2025 )
=-1*251.145/-39.027
=6.44

Capricorn Metals's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Here, for the six months ended in Dec. 2025, Capricorn Metals's Interest Expense was A$-0.8 Mil. Its Operating Income was A$197.7 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was A$19.1 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*197.715/-0.801
=246.84

* 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 246.84 mean?
Capricorn Metals (ASX:CMM) has a Interest Coverage of 246.84 as of Dec. 2025. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Capricorn Metals and its competitors. This is 1489% above median its historical median of 15.53. Over the past decade, Capricorn Metals' Interest Coverage has ranged from 1.10 to 10,000.00. According to the industry distribution chart, Capricorn Metals ranks #1078 out of 1319 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 81.7%.
Is Capricorn Metals' Interest Coverage too high?
Capricorn Metals' current Interest Coverage of 246.84 is 1489% above median its 10-year median of 15.53. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.10 to a high of 10,000.00. The Metals & Mining industry median Interest Coverage is 10,000.00. Capricorn Metals' value of 246.84 is 97.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Capricorn Metals ranks #1078 out of 1319 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Capricorn Metals has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Capricorn Metals' Interest Coverage compare to NEM and AU?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Capricorn Metals ranks #1078 out of 1319 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Capricorn Metals in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 10,000.00. Capricorn Metals' value of 246.84 is 97.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Capricorn Metals' own Interest Coverage has ranged from 1.10 to 10,000.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 15.53 vs. the industry median of 10,000.00, Capricorn Metals 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 Metals & Mining company?
The median Interest Coverage among Metals & Mining companies is 10,000.00, based on 1,319 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. Capricorn Metals's current Interest Coverage of 246.84 is 97.5% 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 Capricorn Metals and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median Interest Coverage is 10,000.00 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Capricorn Metals's current Interest Coverage is 246.84, which is 1489% above median its own 10-year median of 15.53. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Capricorn Metals stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Capricorn Metals (ASX:CMM) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$10.46, compared to a current price of A$12.25 — trading 17.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 246.84, which is 1489% above median its 10-year median of 15.53 and 97.5% below the Metals & Mining industry median of 10,000.00. Capricorn Metals' overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Capricorn Metals (ASX:CMM), the current Interest Coverage is 246.84 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 Capricorn Metals (ASX:CMM) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Capricorn Metals stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of A$12.25 is trading 17.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of A$10.46. GuruFocus considers Capricorn Metals to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for ASX:CMM:

  • Interest Coverage: 246.84 (1489% above median its 10-year median of 15.53)
  • GF Value™: A$10.46 vs. price of A$12.25 (17.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 63/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 97.5% below the Metals & Mining median (#1078 of 1319)

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


Capricorn Metals Business Description

Other Exchanges CRNLF:USAMGM:Germany
Address Level 3, 40 Kings Park Road, West Perth, Perth, WA, AUS, 6005
Capricorn Metals Ltd is a mineral exploration and project evaluation company. The company's reportable segments includes the Karlawinda gold project and the Mount Gibson Gold project. It derives maximum revenue from Karlawinda gold project.
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