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. Taurus Armas's
Operating Income
for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was R$-37 Mil. Taurus Armas's Interest Expense for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was R$-16 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 Taurus Armas's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:
BSP:TASA3'
s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.23 Med: 3.49 Max: 25.2
Current: 0.29
BSP:TASA3's Interest Coverage is ranked worse than 99.17% of 241
companies
in the Aerospace & Defense industry
Industry Median: 8.69
vs BSP:TASA3: 0.29
Taurus Armas (BSP:TASA3) 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 .
Taurus Armas Interest Coverage Related Terms
Taurus Armas Interest Coverage Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Taurus Armas'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.
BSP:TASA3 vs GE, RTX, BA: Interest Coverage Comparison
For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, Taurus Armas'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.
Taurus Armas Interest Coverage vs Aerospace & Defense Industry
For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, Taurus Armas's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Taurus Armas'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:
Taurus Armas 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?
Taurus Armas (BSP:TASA3) has a Interest Coverage of 0 (At Loss) as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Taurus Armas and its competitors. Over the past decade, Taurus Armas' Interest Coverage has ranged from 0.23 to 25.20. According to the industry distribution chart, Taurus Armas ranks #239 out of 241 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, placing it in the top 99.2%.
Is Taurus Armas' Interest Coverage too high?
Taurus Armas' current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.23 to a high of 25.20. Based on the distribution chart, Taurus Armas ranks #239 out of 241 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Taurus Armas has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Taurus Armas' Interest Coverage compare to GE and RTX?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, Taurus Armas ranks #239 out of 241 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Taurus Armas in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 8.69. Historically, Taurus Armas' own Interest Coverage has ranged from 0.23 to 25.20 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 an Aerospace & Defense company?
The median Interest Coverage among Aerospace & Defense companies is 8.69, based on 241 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 Taurus Armas and its competitors. For the Aerospace & Defense industry, the median Interest Coverage is 8.69 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Taurus Armas'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 Taurus Armas stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Taurus Armas (BSP:TASA3) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is R$7.61, compared to a current price of R$5.34 — trading 29.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). Taurus Armas' overall GF Score™ is 59/100 with 8 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 Taurus Armas (BSP:TASA3), the current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss) 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 Taurus Armas (BSP:TASA3) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Taurus Armas stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of R$5.34 is trading 29.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of R$7.61.
GuruFocus considers Taurus Armas to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for BSP:TASA3:
Interest Coverage: 0 (At Loss)
GF Value™: R$7.61 vs. price of R$5.34 (29.8% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BSP:TASA3 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Taurus Armas SA is engaged in the manufacturing of small firearms and related products. The company has two main operating segments: Firearms and Accessories, Helmets, and Other. The Firearms and Accessories segment includes the production of firearms and related components, including Metal Injection Molding (MIM) operations, which are integrated into this segment. The Helmets segment is involved in the manufacturing of helmets through injection, coating, sewing, and assembly processes. It has three manufacturing plants, two in Brazil, located in the States of Rio Grande do Sul and Parana, and another in Bainbridge, Georgia, United States. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Firearms and Accessories segment.
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