Embark Early Education (ASX:EVO) Interest Coverage: 0 (At Loss) (As of Dec. 2025)


ASX:EVO Embark Early Education Ltd ASX:EVO
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What is Embark Early Education Interest Coverage?

Embark Early Education ASX:EVO 25 Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss) as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates ASX:EVO with a GF Score™ of 25/100 and a GF Value™ of A$0.90 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 197 Education companies, Embark Early Education ranks worse than 507613.71% 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. Embark Early Education's Operating Income for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was A$-59.94 Mil. Embark Early Education's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was A$4.62 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 Embark Early Education's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:


ASX:EVO's Interest Coverage is not ranked *
in the Education industry.
Industry Median: 12.93
* 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.


Embark Early Education  (ASX:EVO) 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 .


Embark Early Education Interest Coverage Related Terms


Embark Early Education Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Embark Early Education'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.

Embark Early Education Interest Coverage Chart

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ASX:EVO vs EDU, TAL, GHC: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Education & Training Services subindustry, Embark Early Education'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.


Embark Early Education Interest Coverage vs Education Industry

For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Embark Early Education's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Embark Early Education's Interest Coverage falls into.


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Embark Early Education 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.

Embark Early Education's Interest Coverage for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Here, for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025, Embark Early Education's Interest Expense was A$-0.64 Mil. Its Operating Income was A$-49.13 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was A$114.43 Mil.

Embark Early Education did not have earnings to cover the interest expense.

Embark Early Education's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Here, for the six months ended in Dec. 2025, Embark Early Education's Interest Expense was A$4.62 Mil. Its Operating Income was A$-59.94 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was A$114.43 Mil.

* 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?
Embark Early Education (ASX:EVO) has a Interest Coverage of 0 (At Loss) as of Dec. 2025. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Embark Early Education and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Embark Early Education ranks #999999 out of 197 companies in the Education industry.
Is Embark Early Education's Interest Coverage too high?
Embark Early Education's current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). Based on the distribution chart, Embark Early Education ranks #999999 out of 197 companies in the Education industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Embark Early Education has a GF Score™ of 25/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Embark Early Education's Interest Coverage compare to EDU and TAL?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, Embark Early Education ranks #999999 out of 197 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Embark Early Education in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 12.93. 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 Education company?
The median Interest Coverage among Education companies is 12.93, based on 197 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 Embark Early Education and its competitors. For the Education industry, the median Interest Coverage is 12.93 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Embark Early Education'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 Embark Early Education stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Embark Early Education (ASX:EVO) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is A$0.90, compared to a current price of A$0.40 — trading 55.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). Embark Early Education's overall GF Score™ is 25/100 with 7 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 Embark Early Education (ASX:EVO), the current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss) 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 Embark Early Education (ASX:EVO) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Embark Early Education stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of A$0.40 is trading 55.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of A$0.90. GuruFocus considers Embark Early Education to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for ASX:EVO:

  • Interest Coverage: 0 (At Loss)
  • GF Value™: A$0.90 vs. price of A$0.40 (55.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 25/100 with 7 warning signs

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


Embark Early Education Business Description

Address 120-122 Siganto Drive, Suite 102, Level 1, M1 Connect Business Hub, Helensvale, Gold Coast, QLD, AUS, 4212
Embark Early Education Ltd is a company that is engaged in the provision and management of an early childhood education service that gives parents and caregivers the option of which service suits their child's learning and care needs. The company is engaged in operation of childcare centres in Australia. The company owns and operates childcare centers. It has centers in Queensland, Victoria, New South Wales, Tasmania and South Australia.
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