Cue Energy Resources (ASX:CUE) Interest Coverage: 26.20 (As of Dec. 2025) — 100% Below Median


ASX:CUE Cue Energy Resources Ltd ASX:CUE
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What is Cue Energy Resources Interest Coverage?

Cue Energy Resources ASX:CUE 56 Interest Coverage is 26.20 as of Dec. 2025, which is 100% below its 10-year median of 5,691.60. GuruFocus rates ASX:CUE with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of A$0.11 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 728 Oil & Gas companies, Cue Energy Resources ranks better than 79.26% 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. Cue Energy Resources's Operating Income for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was A$8.04 Mil. Cue Energy Resources's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was A$-0.31 Mil. Cue Energy Resources's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 26.20. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

The historical rank and industry rank for Cue Energy Resources's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:

ASX:CUE' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 12.38   Med: 5691.6   Max: No Debt
Current: 36.7


ASX:CUE's Interest Coverage is ranked better than
79.26% of 728 companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 5.84 vs ASX:CUE: 36.70

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


Cue Energy Resources  (ASX:CUE) 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 .


Cue Energy Resources Interest Coverage Related Terms


Cue Energy Resources Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Cue Energy Resources'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.

Cue Energy Resources Interest Coverage Chart

Cue Energy Resources Annual Data
Trend Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
Interest Coverage
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only N/A N/A 12.38 36.97 42.38

Cue Energy Resources 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 64.29 21.73 35.18 51.29 26.20

ASX:CUE vs COP, EOG, OXY: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, Cue Energy Resources'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.


Cue Energy Resources Interest Coverage vs Oil & Gas Industry

For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Cue Energy Resources's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Cue Energy Resources's Interest Coverage falls into.


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Cue Energy Resources 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.

Cue Energy Resources'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, Cue Energy Resources's Interest Expense was A$-0.49 Mil. Its Operating Income was A$20.94 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was A$0.18 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Jun. 2025 )/Interest Expense (A: Jun. 2025 )
=-1*20.938/-0.494
=42.38

Cue Energy Resources's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Here, for the six months ended in Dec. 2025, Cue Energy Resources's Interest Expense was A$-0.31 Mil. Its Operating Income was A$8.04 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was A$0.15 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*8.042/-0.307
=26.20

* 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 26.20 mean?
Cue Energy Resources (ASX:CUE) has a Interest Coverage of 26.20 as of Dec. 2025. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Cue Energy Resources and its competitors. This is 100% below median its historical median of 5,691.60. Over the past decade, Cue Energy Resources' Interest Coverage has ranged from 12.38 to 10,000.00. According to the industry distribution chart, Cue Energy Resources ranks #151 out of 728 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 20.7%.
Is Cue Energy Resources' Interest Coverage too high?
Cue Energy Resources' current Interest Coverage of 26.20 is 100% below median its 10-year median of 5,691.60. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 12.38 to a high of 10,000.00. The Oil & Gas industry median Interest Coverage is 5.84. Cue Energy Resources' value of 26.20 is 348.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cue Energy Resources ranks #151 out of 728 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Cue Energy Resources has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cue Energy Resources' Interest Coverage compare to COP and EOG?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Cue Energy Resources ranks #151 out of 728 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Cue Energy Resources in the top 21% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Interest Coverage is 5.84. Cue Energy Resources' value of 26.20 is 348.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Cue Energy Resources' own Interest Coverage has ranged from 12.38 to 10,000.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5,691.60 vs. the industry median of 5.84, Cue Energy Resources has consistently been above 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 an Oil & Gas company?
The median Interest Coverage among Oil & Gas companies is 5.84, based on 728 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. Cue Energy Resources's current Interest Coverage of 26.20 is 348.6% above 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 Cue Energy Resources and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Interest Coverage is 5.84 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cue Energy Resources's current Interest Coverage is 26.20, which is 100% below median its own 10-year median of 5,691.60. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cue Energy Resources stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cue Energy Resources (ASX:CUE) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$0.11, compared to a current price of A$0.11 — trading right at its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 26.20, which is 100% below median its 10-year median of 5,691.60 and 348.6% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 5.84. Cue Energy Resources' overall GF Score™ is 56/100 with 4 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 Cue Energy Resources (ASX:CUE), the current Interest Coverage is 26.20 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 Cue Energy Resources (ASX:CUE) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cue Energy Resources stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of A$0.11 is trading 0% below its estimated GF Value™ of A$0.11. GuruFocus considers Cue Energy Resources to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for ASX:CUE:

  • Interest Coverage: 26.20 (100% below median its 10-year median of 5,691.60)
  • GF Value™: A$0.11 vs. price of A$0.11 (0% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 56/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 348.6% above the Oil & Gas median (#151 of 728)

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


Cue Energy Resources Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Address 10-16 Queen Street, Level 3, Melbourne, VIC, AUS, 3000
Cue Energy Resources Ltd is an oil and gas exploration, development, and production company. Its geographical segments include : Onshore Australia, Maari in New Zealand and Sampang and Mahato in Indonesia. The company derives a majority of revenue from Indonesia region. The company currently have projects in Indonesia, Australia and New Zealand.
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