Guzman y GomezASX:GYG -2.03%16 Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss) as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates ASX:GYG with a GF Score™ of 16/100. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 262 Restaurants companies, Guzman y Gomez ranks better than 92.75% 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. Guzman y Gomez's
Operating Income
for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was A$-35.9 Mil. Guzman y Gomez's Interest Expense for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was A$-0.1 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 Guzman y Gomez's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:
ASX:GYG'
s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 161.47 Med: 168.27 Max: 168.27
Current: 161.47
ASX:GYG's Interest Coverage is ranked better than 92.75% of 262
companies
in the Restaurants industry
Industry Median: 6.45
vs ASX:GYG: 161.47
Guzman y Gomez (ASX:GYG) 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 .
Guzman y Gomez Interest Coverage Related Terms
Guzman y Gomez Interest Coverage Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Guzman y Gomez'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.
ASX:GYG vs MCD, SBUX, CMG: Interest Coverage Comparison
For the Restaurants subindustry, Guzman y Gomez'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.
Guzman y Gomez Interest Coverage vs Restaurants Industry
For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Guzman y Gomez's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Guzman y Gomez's Interest Coverage falls into.
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:
Guzman y Gomez did not have earnings to cover the interest expense.
* 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.
What does a Interest Coverage of 0 (At Loss) mean?
Guzman y Gomez (ASX:GYG) 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 Guzman y Gomez and its competitors. Over the past decade, Guzman y Gomez's Interest Coverage has ranged from 161.47 to 168.27. According to the industry distribution chart, Guzman y Gomez ranks #19 out of 262 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 7.3%.
Is Guzman y Gomez's Interest Coverage too high?
Guzman y Gomez's current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 161.47 to a high of 168.27. Based on the distribution chart, Guzman y Gomez ranks #19 out of 262 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Guzman y Gomez has a GF Score™ of 16/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Guzman y Gomez's Interest Coverage compare to MCD and SBUX?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, Guzman y Gomez ranks #19 out of 262 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Guzman y Gomez in the top 7% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Interest Coverage is 6.45. Historically, Guzman y Gomez's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 161.47 to 168.27 over the past decade. 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 Restaurants company?
The median Interest Coverage among Restaurants companies is 6.45, based on 262 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 Guzman y Gomez and its competitors. For the Restaurants industry, the median Interest Coverage is 6.45 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Guzman y Gomez'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 Guzman y Gomez stock overvalued right now?
Guzman y Gomez (ASX:GYG) has a current Interest Coverage of 0 (At Loss). The current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). Guzman y Gomez's overall GF Score™ is 16/100 with 2 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 Guzman y Gomez (ASX:GYG), 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.
Guzman y Gomez is a Mexican-inspired quick-service restaurant operator and franchisor. Most stores are in Australia. Underpinning the company's growth outlook is an ambitious plan to reach a network of more than 1000 Australian stores over the next 20-plus years. At the end of fiscal 2025, its footprint stood at a around 200. Guzman also has a presence in Singapore and Japan through master franchise agreements.
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