Mercur Craiova (BSE:MRDO) Interest Coverage: 0 (At Loss) (As of . 20)


What is Mercur Craiova Interest Coverage?

Mercur Craiova BSE:MRDO Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss) as of . 20.

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. Mercur Craiova's Operating Income for the three months ended in . 20 was lei0.00 Mil. Mercur Craiova's Interest Expense for the three months ended in . 20 was lei0.00 Mil. did not have earnings to cover the interest expense. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

(1) 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.

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


BSE:MRDO's Interest Coverage is not ranked *
in the Retail - Cyclical industry.
Industry Median: 7.96
* 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.

Mercur Craiova  (BSE:MRDO) 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 .

Mercur Craiova Interest Coverage Related Terms

Mercur Craiova Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Mercur Craiova'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.

Mercur Craiova Interest Coverage Chart

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Mercur Craiova Interest Coverage Competitor Comparison

For the Department Stores subindustry, Mercur Craiova'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.

Mercur Craiova Interest Coverage vs Retail - Cyclical Industry

For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Mercur Craiova's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

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


Mercur Craiova 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.

Mercur Craiova's Interest Coverage for the fiscal year that ended in . 20 is calculated as

Here, for the fiscal year that ended in . 20, Mercur Craiova's Interest Expense was lei0.00 Mil. Its Operating Income was lei0.00 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was lei0.00 Mil.

Mercur Craiova had no debt (1).

Mercur Craiova's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in . 20 is calculated as

Here, for the three months ended in . 20, Mercur Craiova's Interest Expense was lei0.00 Mil. Its Operating Income was lei0.00 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was lei0.00 Mil.

Mercur Craiova had no debt (1).

* 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?
Mercur Craiova (BSE:MRDO) has a Interest Coverage of 0 (At Loss) as of . 20. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Mercur Craiova and its competitors.
Is Mercur Craiova's Interest Coverage too high?
Mercur Craiova's current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss).
How does Mercur Craiova's Interest Coverage compare to competitors?
Mercur Craiova's Interest Coverage of 0 (At Loss) can be compared against companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 7.96. 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Interest Coverage among Retail - Cyclical companies is 7.96, based on 825 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 Mercur Craiova and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Interest Coverage is 7.96 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Mercur Craiova'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 Mercur Craiova stock overvalued right now?
Mercur Craiova (BSE:MRDO) has a current Interest Coverage of 0 (At Loss). The current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). 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 Mercur Craiova (BSE:MRDO), the current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss) as of . 20. 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.

Mercur Craiova Business Description

Address Calea Unirii, Nr. 14, Dolj, Craiova, ROU, 200419
Mercur SA Craiova is engaged in the rental of commercial space and retail of consumer goods. It also operates in the retail of apparel, accessories, household products, sports articles, cosmetics, electronics, restaurant, and household products.