Orascom Development EgyptE (CAI:ORHD) Interest Coverage: 4.15 (As of Mar. 2026) — 27% Above Median


CAI:ORHD Orascom Development Egypt SAE CAI:ORHD
89 GF Score
Price E£38.20
GF Value E£24.09
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 8 Warning Signs
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What is Orascom Development EgyptE Interest Coverage?

Orascom Development EgyptE CAI:ORHD -0.49% 89 Interest Coverage is 4.15 as of Mar. 2026, which is 27% above its 10-year median of 3.28. GuruFocus rates CAI:ORHD with a GF Score™ of 89/100 and a GF Value™ of E£24.09 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 428 Conglomerates companies, Orascom Development EgyptE ranks worse than 63.55% 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. Orascom Development EgyptE's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was E£2,081 Mil. Orascom Development EgyptE's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was E£-502 Mil. Orascom Development EgyptE's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 4.15. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

The historical rank and industry rank for Orascom Development EgyptE's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:

CAI:ORHD' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.18   Med: 3.28   Max: 7.4
Current: 3.48


CAI:ORHD's Interest Coverage is ranked worse than
63.55% of 428 companies
in the Conglomerates industry
Industry Median: 5.31 vs CAI:ORHD: 3.48

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


Orascom Development EgyptE  (CAI:ORHD) 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 .


Orascom Development EgyptE Interest Coverage Related Terms


Orascom Development EgyptE Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Orascom Development EgyptE'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.

Orascom Development EgyptE Interest Coverage Chart

Orascom Development EgyptE Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Interest Coverage
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Orascom Development EgyptE Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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CAI:ORHD vs HON, MMM: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Conglomerates subindustry, Orascom Development EgyptE'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.


Orascom Development EgyptE Interest Coverage vs Conglomerates Industry

For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, Orascom Development EgyptE's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Orascom Development EgyptE's Interest Coverage falls into.


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Orascom Development EgyptE 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.

Orascom Development EgyptE'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, Orascom Development EgyptE's Interest Expense was E£-1,834 Mil. Its Operating Income was E£7,068 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was E£10,386 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (A: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*7068.229/-1834.361
=3.85

Orascom Development EgyptE's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Here, for the three months ended in Mar. 2026, Orascom Development EgyptE's Interest Expense was E£-502 Mil. Its Operating Income was E£2,081 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was E£11,466 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*2081.165/-501.751
=4.15

* 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 4.15 mean?
Orascom Development EgyptE (CAI:ORHD) has a Interest Coverage of 4.15 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Orascom Development EgyptE and its competitors. This is 27% above median its historical median of 3.28. Over the past decade, Orascom Development EgyptE's Interest Coverage has ranged from 0.18 to 7.40. According to the industry distribution chart, Orascom Development EgyptE ranks #272 out of 428 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 63.6%.
Is Orascom Development EgyptE's Interest Coverage too high?
Orascom Development EgyptE's current Interest Coverage of 4.15 is 27% above median its 10-year median of 3.28. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.18 to a high of 7.40. The Conglomerates industry median Interest Coverage is 5.31. Orascom Development EgyptE's value of 4.15 is 21.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Orascom Development EgyptE ranks #272 out of 428 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Orascom Development EgyptE has a GF Score™ of 89/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Orascom Development EgyptE's Interest Coverage compare to HON and MMM?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, Orascom Development EgyptE ranks #272 out of 428 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Orascom Development EgyptE in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 5.31. Orascom Development EgyptE's value of 4.15 is 21.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Orascom Development EgyptE's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 0.18 to 7.40 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.28 vs. the industry median of 5.31, Orascom Development EgyptE has consistently been below 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 a Conglomerates company?
The median Interest Coverage among Conglomerates companies is 5.31, based on 428 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. Orascom Development EgyptE's current Interest Coverage of 4.15 is 21.8% below 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 Orascom Development EgyptE and its competitors. For the Conglomerates industry, the median Interest Coverage is 5.31 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Orascom Development EgyptE's current Interest Coverage is 4.15, which is 27% above median its own 10-year median of 3.28. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Orascom Development EgyptE stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Orascom Development EgyptE (CAI:ORHD) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is E£24.09, compared to a current price of E£38.20 — trading 58.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 4.15, which is 27% above median its 10-year median of 3.28 and 21.8% below the Conglomerates industry median of 5.31. Orascom Development EgyptE's overall GF Score™ is 89/100 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 Orascom Development EgyptE (CAI:ORHD), the current Interest Coverage is 4.15 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 Orascom Development EgyptE (CAI:ORHD) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Orascom Development EgyptE stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of E£38.20 is trading 58.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of E£24.09. GuruFocus considers Orascom Development EgyptE to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for CAI:ORHD:

  • Interest Coverage: 4.15 (27% above median its 10-year median of 3.28)
  • GF Value™: E£24.09 vs. price of E£38.20 (58.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 89/100 with 8 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 21.8% below the Conglomerates median (#272 of 428)

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


Orascom Development EgyptE Business Description

Address Nile City Towers, South Tower, 9th Floor, 2005 A Corniche El Nile, Cairo, EGY, 11221
Orascom Development Egypt SAE is engaged in the development of integrated destinations in Egypt including private villas and apartments, hotels, leisure facilities and other supporting infrastructure. Its segments are Hotels, Real estate and construction, Sale of land, Destination management and Other Operations. The Hotel segment includes the provision of hospitality services in two to five-star hotels. Its Real-estate and construction segment includes an acquisition of land in undeveloped areas. The sale of land, segment includes the sale of land and land rights to others. Destination management consists of the provision of facilities and infrastructure services at resorts and towns.
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