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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. Transportadora de Gas del Norte's
Operating Income
for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ARS86,898 Mil. Transportadora de Gas del Norte's Interest Expense for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ARS-430 Mil.
Transportadora de Gas del Norte's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 201.98.
The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.
Good Sign:
Ben Graham prefers companies' interest coverage to be at least 5. Transportadora de Gas del Norte SA has enough cash to cover all of its debt. Its financial situation is stable.
The historical rank and industry rank for Transportadora de Gas del Norte's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:
BUE:TGNO1'
s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.04 Med: 7.06 Max: 143.57
Current: 143.57
BUE:TGNO1's Interest Coverage is ranked better than 86.32% of 731
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 6.07
vs BUE:TGNO1: 143.57
Transportadora de Gas del Norte (BUE:TGNO1) 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 .
Transportadora de Gas del Norte Interest Coverage Related Terms
Transportadora de Gas del Norte Interest Coverage Historical Data
* 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.
Transportadora de Gas del Norte Interest Coverage Chart
BUE:TGNO1 vs WMB, EPD, KMI: Interest Coverage Comparison
For the Oil & Gas Midstream subindustry, Transportadora de Gas del Norte'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.
Transportadora de Gas del Norte Interest Coverage vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Transportadora de Gas del Norte's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Transportadora de Gas del Norte's Interest Coverage falls into.
Transportadora de Gas del Norte 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:
* 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.
Transportadora de Gas del Norte (BUE:TGNO1) has a Interest Coverage of 201.98 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Transportadora de Gas del Norte and its competitors. This is 2761% above median its historical median of 7.06. Over the past decade, Transportadora de Gas del Norte's Interest Coverage has ranged from 1.04 to 143.57. According to the industry distribution chart, Transportadora de Gas del Norte ranks #100 out of 731 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 13.7%.
Is Transportadora de Gas del Norte's Interest Coverage too high?
Transportadora de Gas del Norte's current Interest Coverage of 201.98 is 2761% above median its 10-year median of 7.06. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.04 to a high of 143.57. The Oil & Gas industry median Interest Coverage is 6.07. Transportadora de Gas del Norte's value of 201.98 is 3227.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Transportadora de Gas del Norte ranks #100 out of 731 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Transportadora de Gas del Norte has a GF Score™ of 82/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Transportadora de Gas del Norte's Interest Coverage compare to WMB and EPD?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Transportadora de Gas del Norte ranks #100 out of 731 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Transportadora de Gas del Norte in the top 14% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Interest Coverage is 6.07. Transportadora de Gas del Norte's value of 201.98 is 3227.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Transportadora de Gas del Norte's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 1.04 to 143.57 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.06 vs. the industry median of 6.07, Transportadora de Gas del Norte 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 6.07, based on 731 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. Transportadora de Gas del Norte's current Interest Coverage of 201.98 is 3227.5% 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 Transportadora de Gas del Norte and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Interest Coverage is 6.07 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Transportadora de Gas del Norte's current Interest Coverage is 201.98, which is 2761% above median its own 10-year median of 7.06. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Transportadora de Gas del Norte stock overvalued right now?
Transportadora de Gas del Norte (BUE:TGNO1) has a current Interest Coverage of 201.98. The stock's GF Value™ is ARS3.01, compared to a current price of ARS2.65 — trading 12% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 201.98, which is 2761% above median its 10-year median of 7.06 and 3227.5% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 6.07. Transportadora de Gas del Norte's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 4 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 Transportadora de Gas del Norte (BUE:TGNO1), the current Interest Coverage is 201.98 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 Transportadora de Gas del Norte (BUE:TGNO1) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Transportadora de Gas del Norte stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ARS2.65 is trading 12% below its estimated GF Value™ of ARS3.01.
Key valuation signals for BUE:TGNO1:
Interest Coverage: 201.98 (2761% above median its 10-year median of 7.06)
GF Value™: ARS3.01 vs. price of ARS2.65 (12% below fair value)
Industry Position: 3227.5% above the Oil & Gas median (#100 of 731)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BUE:TGNO1 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Transportadora de Gas del Norte Business Description
Transportadora de Gas del Norte SA is an Argentina-based company. It is active in the distribution of natural gas. Its gas transportation system comprises two main pipelines: The Northern Pipeline, which begins in the province of Salta, and the Central Western Pipeline, which starts in the Province of Neuquen. The services offered by the company include Gas transportation and providing operation, maintenance, and technical assistance of third-party pipelines.
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