EVZ (ASX:EVZ) Interest Coverage: 7.17 (As of Dec. 2025) — 108% Above Median


ASX:EVZ EVZ Ltd ASX:EVZ
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What is EVZ Interest Coverage?

EVZ ASX:EVZ -4.51% 45 Interest Coverage is 7.17 as of Dec. 2025, which is 108% above its 10-year median of 3.45. GuruFocus rates ASX:EVZ with a GF Score™ of 45/100 and a GF Value™ of A$0.17 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,354 Construction companies, EVZ ranks worse than 71.12% 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. EVZ's Operating Income for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was A$2.9 Mil. EVZ's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was A$-0.4 Mil. EVZ's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 7.17. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

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

ASX:EVZ' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.14   Med: 3.45   Max: 3.75
Current: 3.3


ASX:EVZ's Interest Coverage is ranked worse than
71.12% of 1354 companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 7.865 vs ASX:EVZ: 3.30

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


EVZ  (ASX:EVZ) 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 .


EVZ Interest Coverage Related Terms


EVZ Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for EVZ'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.

EVZ Interest Coverage Chart

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ASX:EVZ vs PWR, FIX, EME: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, EVZ'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.


EVZ Interest Coverage vs Construction Industry

For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, EVZ's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

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


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EVZ 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.

EVZ'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, EVZ's Interest Expense was A$-0.6 Mil. Its Operating Income was A$-0.1 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was A$4.5 Mil.

EVZ did not have earnings to cover the interest expense.

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

Here, for the six months ended in Dec. 2025, EVZ's Interest Expense was A$-0.4 Mil. Its Operating Income was A$2.9 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was A$4.9 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*2.898/-0.404
=7.17

* 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 7.17 mean?
EVZ (ASX:EVZ) has a Interest Coverage of 7.17 as of Dec. 2025. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on EVZ and its competitors. This is 108% above median its historical median of 3.45. Over the past decade, EVZ's Interest Coverage has ranged from 3.14 to 3.75. According to the industry distribution chart, EVZ ranks #963 out of 1354 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 71.1%.
Is EVZ's Interest Coverage too high?
EVZ's current Interest Coverage of 7.17 is 108% above median its 10-year median of 3.45. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.14 to a high of 3.75. The Construction industry median Interest Coverage is 7.87. EVZ's value of 7.17 is 8.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, EVZ ranks #963 out of 1354 companies in the Construction industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, EVZ has a GF Score™ of 45/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does EVZ's Interest Coverage compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, EVZ ranks #963 out of 1354 companies for Interest Coverage. This places EVZ in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 7.87. EVZ's value of 7.17 is 8.8% below this benchmark. Historically, EVZ's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 3.14 to 3.75 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.45 vs. the industry median of 7.87, EVZ 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 Construction company?
The median Interest Coverage among Construction companies is 7.87, based on 1,354 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. EVZ's current Interest Coverage of 7.17 is 8.8% 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 EVZ and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Interest Coverage is 7.87 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. EVZ's current Interest Coverage is 7.17, which is 108% above median its own 10-year median of 3.45. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is EVZ stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, EVZ (ASX:EVZ) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$0.17, compared to a current price of A$0.64 — trading 273.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 7.17, which is 108% above median its 10-year median of 3.45 and 8.8% below the Construction industry median of 7.87. EVZ's overall GF Score™ is 45/100 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 EVZ (ASX:EVZ), the current Interest Coverage is 7.17 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 EVZ (ASX:EVZ) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, EVZ stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of A$0.64 is trading 273.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of A$0.17. GuruFocus considers EVZ to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for ASX:EVZ:

  • Interest Coverage: 7.17 (108% above median its 10-year median of 3.45)
  • GF Value™: A$0.17 vs. price of A$0.64 (273.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 45/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 8.8% below the Construction median (#963 of 1354)

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


EVZ Business Description

Address 838 Collins Street, Suite 115, Docklands, Melbourne, VIC, AUS, 3008
EVZ Ltd provides various engineering services in Australia and Asia. It designs, installs, and maintains base and backup power generation equipment, communications equipment, marine installations, and provision of mobile generation capabilities. It has two reportable segments namely Building Products, Energy and Resources. The company generates maximum revenue from the Energy and Resources segment which engages in designing, manufacturing, and installing equipment for electricity, oil, and gas facilities.
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