Emerald Resources NL (ASX:EMR) Interest Coverage: 556.33 (As of Dec. 2025) — 7144% Above Median


ASX:EMR Emerald Resources NL ASX:EMR
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Price A$5.63
GF Value A$4.49
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Emerald Resources NL Interest Coverage?

Emerald Resources NL ASX:EMR +1.08% 60 Interest Coverage is 556.33 as of Dec. 2025, which is 7144% above its 10-year median of 7.68. GuruFocus rates ASX:EMR with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of A$4.49 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,319 Metals & Mining companies, Emerald Resources NL ranks worse than 69.07% 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. Emerald Resources NL's Operating Income for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was A$126.8 Mil. Emerald Resources NL's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was A$-0.2 Mil. Emerald Resources NL's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 556.33. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

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

ASX:EMR' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.91   Med: 7.68   Max: No Debt
Current: 41.07


ASX:EMR's Interest Coverage is ranked worse than
69.07% of 1319 companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: No Debt vs ASX:EMR: 41.07

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


Emerald Resources NL  (ASX:EMR) 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 .


Emerald Resources NL Interest Coverage Related Terms


Emerald Resources NL Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Emerald Resources NL'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.

Emerald Resources NL Interest Coverage Chart

Emerald Resources NL Annual Data
Trend Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
Interest Coverage
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Emerald Resources NL Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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ASX:EMR vs NEM, AU: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Gold subindustry, Emerald Resources NL'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.


Emerald Resources NL Interest Coverage vs Metals & Mining Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Emerald Resources NL's Interest Coverage falls into.


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Emerald Resources NL 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.

Emerald Resources NL'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, Emerald Resources NL's Interest Expense was A$-13.1 Mil. Its Operating Income was A$162.0 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was A$12.3 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Jun. 2025 )/Interest Expense (A: Jun. 2025 )
=-1*161.958/-13.113
=12.35

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

Here, for the six months ended in Dec. 2025, Emerald Resources NL's Interest Expense was A$-0.2 Mil. Its Operating Income was A$126.8 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was A$20.6 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*126.843/-0.228
=556.33

* 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 556.33 mean?
Emerald Resources NL (ASX:EMR) has a Interest Coverage of 556.33 as of Dec. 2025. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Emerald Resources NL and its competitors. This is 7144% above median its historical median of 7.68. Over the past decade, Emerald Resources NL's Interest Coverage has ranged from 4.91 to 10,000.00. According to the industry distribution chart, Emerald Resources NL ranks #911 out of 1319 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 69.1%.
Is Emerald Resources NL's Interest Coverage too high?
Emerald Resources NL's current Interest Coverage of 556.33 is 7144% above median its 10-year median of 7.68. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.91 to a high of 10,000.00. The Metals & Mining industry median Interest Coverage is 10,000.00. Emerald Resources NL's value of 556.33 is 94.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Emerald Resources NL ranks #911 out of 1319 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Emerald Resources NL has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Emerald Resources NL's Interest Coverage compare to NEM and AU?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Emerald Resources NL ranks #911 out of 1319 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Emerald Resources NL in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 10,000.00. Emerald Resources NL's value of 556.33 is 94.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Emerald Resources NL's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 4.91 to 10,000.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.68 vs. the industry median of 10,000.00, Emerald Resources NL 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. Emerald Resources NL's current Interest Coverage of 556.33 is 94.4% 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 Emerald Resources NL 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. Emerald Resources NL's current Interest Coverage is 556.33, which is 7144% above median its own 10-year median of 7.68. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Emerald Resources NL stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Emerald Resources NL (ASX:EMR) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$4.49, compared to a current price of A$5.63 — trading 25.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 556.33, which is 7144% above median its 10-year median of 7.68 and 94.4% below the Metals & Mining industry median of 10,000.00. Emerald Resources NL's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 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 Emerald Resources NL (ASX:EMR), the current Interest Coverage is 556.33 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 Emerald Resources NL (ASX:EMR) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Emerald Resources NL stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of A$5.63 is trading 25.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of A$4.49. GuruFocus considers Emerald Resources NL to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for ASX:EMR:

  • Interest Coverage: 556.33 (7144% above median its 10-year median of 7.68)
  • GF Value™: A$4.49 vs. price of A$5.63 (25.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 60/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 94.4% below the Metals & Mining median (#911 of 1319)

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


Emerald Resources NL Business Description

Other Exchanges EOGSF:USA5YR:Germany
Address 1110 Hay Street, West Perth, Perth, WA, AUS, 6005
Emerald Resources NL is engaged in mineral exploration primarily in Cambodia and advancing the company's Okvau Gold Project. The company's operating segments include Mine Operations, Exploration, and Others. Its geographical segments include Cambodia, and Western Australia, The company's project includes the Cambodia Gold project and the Magoffin County project.
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