Clean Teq Water (ASX:CNQ) Interest Coverage: 1.40 (As of Dec. 2025)


ASX:CNQ Clean Teq Water Ltd ASX:CNQ
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What is Clean Teq Water Interest Coverage?

Clean Teq Water ASX:CNQ +1.11% 27 Interest Coverage is 1.40 as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates ASX:CNQ with a GF Score™ of 27/100 and a GF Value™ of A$0.38 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 447 Utilities - Regulated companies, Clean Teq Water ranks worse than 223713.42% 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. Clean Teq Water's Operating Income for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was A$0.34 Mil. Clean Teq Water's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was A$-0.24 Mil. Clean Teq Water's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 1.40. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

The historical rank and industry rank for Clean Teq Water's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:


ASX:CNQ's Interest Coverage is not ranked *
in the Utilities - Regulated industry.
Industry Median: 3.78
* 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.


Clean Teq Water  (ASX:CNQ) 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 .


Clean Teq Water Interest Coverage Related Terms


Clean Teq Water Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Clean Teq Water'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.

Clean Teq Water Interest Coverage Chart

Clean Teq Water Annual Data
Trend Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
Interest Coverage
0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

Clean Teq Water Semi-Annual Data
Dec20 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
Interest Coverage Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 1.40

ASX:CNQ vs AWK, WTRG, AWR: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Utilities - Regulated Water subindustry, Clean Teq Water'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.


Clean Teq Water Interest Coverage vs Utilities - Regulated Industry

For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Clean Teq Water's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Clean Teq Water's Interest Coverage falls into.


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Clean Teq Water 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.

Clean Teq Water'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, Clean Teq Water's Interest Expense was A$-0.50 Mil. Its Operating Income was A$-2.67 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was A$1.37 Mil.

Clean Teq Water did not have earnings to cover the interest expense.

Clean Teq Water's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Here, for the six months ended in Dec. 2025, Clean Teq Water's Interest Expense was A$-0.24 Mil. Its Operating Income was A$0.34 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was A$1.40 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*0.337/-0.24
=1.40

* 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 1.40 mean?
Clean Teq Water (ASX:CNQ) has a Interest Coverage of 1.40 as of Dec. 2025. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Clean Teq Water and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Clean Teq Water ranks #999999 out of 447 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry.
Is Clean Teq Water's Interest Coverage too high?
Clean Teq Water's current Interest Coverage is 1.40. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Interest Coverage is 3.78. Clean Teq Water's value of 1.40 is 63% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Clean Teq Water ranks #999999 out of 447 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Clean Teq Water has a GF Score™ of 27/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Clean Teq Water's Interest Coverage compare to AWK and WTRG?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Clean Teq Water ranks #999999 out of 447 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Clean Teq Water in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 3.78. Clean Teq Water's value of 1.40 is 63% below this benchmark. 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 an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median Interest Coverage among Utilities - Regulated companies is 3.78, based on 447 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. Clean Teq Water's current Interest Coverage of 1.40 is 63% 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 Clean Teq Water and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Interest Coverage is 3.78 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Clean Teq Water's current Interest Coverage is 1.40. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Clean Teq Water stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Clean Teq Water (ASX:CNQ) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$0.38, compared to a current price of A$0.46 — trading 19.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 1.40 and 63% below the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 3.78. Clean Teq Water's overall GF Score™ is 27/100 with 5 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 Clean Teq Water (ASX:CNQ), the current Interest Coverage is 1.40 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 Clean Teq Water (ASX:CNQ) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Clean Teq Water stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of A$0.46 is trading 19.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of A$0.38. GuruFocus considers Clean Teq Water to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for ASX:CNQ:

  • Interest Coverage: 1.40
  • GF Value™: A$0.38 vs. price of A$0.46 (19.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 27/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 63% below the Utilities - Regulated median (#999999 of 447)

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


Clean Teq Water Business Description

Other Exchanges CNQQF:USA9NK:Germany
Address 1/40 Ricketts Roa, Mount Waverley, VIC, AUS, 3149
Clean Teq Water Ltd provides inventive metals recovery and water treatment solutions for governments and companies. Its technology solutions include desalination, nutrient removal, zero liquid discharge and hardness removal. It focuses on sectors such as municipal wastewater, surface water, industrial wastewater and mining process water. The company has offices and laboratories in Melbourne, Perth, Beijing and Tianjin, and partner offices in Africa and Latin America.
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