SNGN Romgaz (BSE:SNG) Interest Coverage: 51.17 (As of Mar. 2026) — 41% Below Median


BSE:SNG SNGN Romgaz SA BSE:SNG
84 GF Score
Price lei15.80
GF Value lei5.64
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is SNGN Romgaz Interest Coverage?

SNGN Romgaz BSE:SNG -2.11% 84 Interest Coverage is 51.17 as of Mar. 2026, which is 41% below its 10-year median of 87.25. GuruFocus rates BSE:SNG with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of lei5.64 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 727 Oil & Gas companies, SNGN Romgaz ranks better than 80.06% 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. SNGN Romgaz's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was lei1,305 Mil. SNGN Romgaz's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was lei-26 Mil. SNGN Romgaz's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 51.17. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

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

BSE:SNG' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 35.42   Med: 87.25   Max: 151.21
Current: 42.19


BSE:SNG's Interest Coverage is ranked better than
80.06% of 727 companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 5.88 vs BSE:SNG: 42.19

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


SNGN Romgaz  (BSE:SNG) 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 .


SNGN Romgaz Interest Coverage Related Terms


SNGN Romgaz Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for SNGN Romgaz'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.

SNGN Romgaz Interest Coverage Chart

SNGN Romgaz Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Interest Coverage
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SNGN Romgaz Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Interest Coverage Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 39.31 39.44 49.64 32.85 51.17

BSE:SNG vs COP, EOG, FANG: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, SNGN Romgaz'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.


SNGN Romgaz Interest Coverage vs Oil & Gas Industry

For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, SNGN Romgaz's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

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


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SNGN Romgaz 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.

SNGN Romgaz'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, SNGN Romgaz's Interest Expense was lei-116 Mil. Its Operating Income was lei4,115 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was lei5,259 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (A: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*4115.125/-116.176
=35.42

SNGN Romgaz's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Here, for the three months ended in Mar. 2026, SNGN Romgaz's Interest Expense was lei-26 Mil. Its Operating Income was lei1,305 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was lei5,179 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*1305.238/-25.509
=51.17

* 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 51.17 mean?
SNGN Romgaz (BSE:SNG) has a Interest Coverage of 51.17 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on SNGN Romgaz and its competitors. This is 41% below median its historical median of 87.25. Over the past decade, SNGN Romgaz's Interest Coverage has ranged from 35.42 to 151.21. According to the industry distribution chart, SNGN Romgaz ranks #145 out of 727 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 19.9%.
Is SNGN Romgaz's Interest Coverage too high?
SNGN Romgaz's current Interest Coverage of 51.17 is 41% below median its 10-year median of 87.25. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 35.42 to a high of 151.21. The Oil & Gas industry median Interest Coverage is 5.88. SNGN Romgaz's value of 51.17 is 770.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, SNGN Romgaz ranks #145 out of 727 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, SNGN Romgaz has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does SNGN Romgaz's Interest Coverage compare to COP and EOG?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, SNGN Romgaz ranks #145 out of 727 companies for Interest Coverage. This places SNGN Romgaz in the top 20% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Interest Coverage is 5.88. SNGN Romgaz's value of 51.17 is 770.2% above this benchmark. Historically, SNGN Romgaz's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 35.42 to 151.21 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 87.25 vs. the industry median of 5.88, SNGN Romgaz has consistently been above 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 an Oil & Gas company?
The median Interest Coverage among Oil & Gas companies is 5.88, based on 727 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. SNGN Romgaz's current Interest Coverage of 51.17 is 770.2% above 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 SNGN Romgaz and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Interest Coverage is 5.88 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. SNGN Romgaz's current Interest Coverage is 51.17, which is 41% below median its own 10-year median of 87.25. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is SNGN Romgaz stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SNGN Romgaz (BSE:SNG) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is lei5.64, compared to a current price of lei15.80 — trading 180.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 51.17, which is 41% below median its 10-year median of 87.25 and 770.2% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 5.88. SNGN Romgaz's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 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 SNGN Romgaz (BSE:SNG), the current Interest Coverage is 51.17 as of Mar. 2026. 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 SNGN Romgaz (BSE:SNG) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SNGN Romgaz stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of lei15.80 is trading 180.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of lei5.64. GuruFocus considers SNGN Romgaz to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for BSE:SNG:

  • Interest Coverage: 51.17 (41% below median its 10-year median of 87.25)
  • GF Value™: lei5.64 vs. price of lei15.80 (180.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 84/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 770.2% above the Oil & Gas median (#145 of 727)

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


SNGN Romgaz Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Other Exchanges 0QHQ:UKRZ8B:Germany
Address 4 Constantin I. Motas Square, Sibiu County, Medias, ROU, 551130
SNGN Romgaz SA is Romania's largest natural gas producer and supplier, operating in 8 onshore exploration blocks. The company has upstream, storage, and electricity production segments, as well as other activities. Romgaz engages in various activities, including upstream operations like exploring natural gas reserves, producing and trading gas extracted from domestic or imported sources for resale. These activities are carried out by the head office, Media? and Mure? branches, and subsidiary Romgaz Black Sea Limited. Depogaz, a subsidiary of Romgaz, is responsible for storage activities. Iernut branch is involved in electricity production and distribution activities. Additionally, Romgaz performs other activities such as technological transport, operations on wells, and corporate.
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