Palm Hills DevelopmentsE (CAI:PHDC) Interest Coverage: 18.97 (As of Mar. 2026) — 304% Above Median


CAI:PHDC Palm Hills Developments SAE CAI:PHDC
81 GF Score
Price E£14.92
GF Value E£11.05
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Palm Hills DevelopmentsE Interest Coverage?

Palm Hills DevelopmentsE CAI:PHDC +0.95% 81 Interest Coverage is 18.97 as of Mar. 2026, which is 304% above its 10-year median of 4.70. GuruFocus rates CAI:PHDC with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of E£11.05 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,302 Real Estate companies, Palm Hills DevelopmentsE ranks worse than 53.07% 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. Palm Hills DevelopmentsE's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was E£1,787 Mil. Palm Hills DevelopmentsE's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was E£-94 Mil. Palm Hills DevelopmentsE's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 18.97. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

Warning Sign:

Ben Graham prefers companies' interest coverage to be at least 5. Palm Hills Developments SAE interest coverage is 3.8, which is low.

The historical rank and industry rank for Palm Hills DevelopmentsE's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:

CAI:PHDC' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.34   Med: 4.7   Max: 27.8
Current: 3.8


CAI:PHDC's Interest Coverage is ranked worse than
53.07% of 1302 companies
in the Real Estate industry
Industry Median: 4.245 vs CAI:PHDC: 3.80

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


Palm Hills DevelopmentsE  (CAI:PHDC) 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 .


Palm Hills DevelopmentsE Interest Coverage Related Terms


Palm Hills DevelopmentsE Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Palm Hills DevelopmentsE'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.

Palm Hills DevelopmentsE Interest Coverage Chart

Palm Hills DevelopmentsE Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Interest Coverage
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Palm Hills DevelopmentsE 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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Palm Hills DevelopmentsE Interest Coverage Competitor Comparison

For the Real Estate - Diversified subindustry, Palm Hills DevelopmentsE'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.


Palm Hills DevelopmentsE Interest Coverage vs Real Estate Industry

For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, Palm Hills DevelopmentsE's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Palm Hills DevelopmentsE's Interest Coverage falls into.


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Palm Hills DevelopmentsE 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.

Palm Hills DevelopmentsE'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, Palm Hills DevelopmentsE's Interest Expense was E£-322 Mil. Its Operating Income was E£8,107 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was E£15,109 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (A: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*8106.857/-322.336
=25.15

Palm Hills DevelopmentsE's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Here, for the three months ended in Mar. 2026, Palm Hills DevelopmentsE's Interest Expense was E£-94 Mil. Its Operating Income was E£1,787 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was E£15,056 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*1787.243/-94.202
=18.97

* 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 18.97 mean?
Palm Hills DevelopmentsE (CAI:PHDC) has a Interest Coverage of 18.97 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Palm Hills DevelopmentsE and its competitors. This is 304% above median its historical median of 4.70. Over the past decade, Palm Hills DevelopmentsE's Interest Coverage has ranged from 2.34 to 27.80. According to the industry distribution chart, Palm Hills DevelopmentsE ranks #691 out of 1302 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 53.1%.
Is Palm Hills DevelopmentsE's Interest Coverage too high?
Palm Hills DevelopmentsE's current Interest Coverage of 18.97 is 304% above median its 10-year median of 4.70. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.34 to a high of 27.80. The Real Estate industry median Interest Coverage is 4.25. Palm Hills DevelopmentsE's value of 18.97 is 346.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Palm Hills DevelopmentsE ranks #691 out of 1302 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Palm Hills DevelopmentsE has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Palm Hills DevelopmentsE's Interest Coverage compare to competitors?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, Palm Hills DevelopmentsE ranks #691 out of 1302 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Palm Hills DevelopmentsE in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 4.25. Palm Hills DevelopmentsE's value of 18.97 is 346.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Palm Hills DevelopmentsE's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 2.34 to 27.80 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.70 vs. the industry median of 4.25, Palm Hills DevelopmentsE 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 a Real Estate company?
The median Interest Coverage among Real Estate companies is 4.25, based on 1,302 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. Palm Hills DevelopmentsE's current Interest Coverage of 18.97 is 346.9% 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 Palm Hills DevelopmentsE and its competitors. For the Real Estate industry, the median Interest Coverage is 4.25 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Palm Hills DevelopmentsE's current Interest Coverage is 18.97, which is 304% above median its own 10-year median of 4.70. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Palm Hills DevelopmentsE stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Palm Hills DevelopmentsE (CAI:PHDC) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is E£11.05, compared to a current price of E£14.92 — trading 35% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 18.97, which is 304% above median its 10-year median of 4.70 and 346.9% above the Real Estate industry median of 4.25. Palm Hills DevelopmentsE's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 10 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 Palm Hills DevelopmentsE (CAI:PHDC), the current Interest Coverage is 18.97 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 Palm Hills DevelopmentsE (CAI:PHDC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Palm Hills DevelopmentsE stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of E£14.92 is trading 35% above its estimated GF Value™ of E£11.05. GuruFocus considers Palm Hills DevelopmentsE to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for CAI:PHDC:

  • Interest Coverage: 18.97 (304% above median its 10-year median of 4.70)
  • GF Value™: E£11.05 vs. price of E£14.92 (35% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 81/100 with 10 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 346.9% above the Real Estate median (#691 of 1302)

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


Palm Hills DevelopmentsE Business Description

Address Cairo- Alexandria Desert Road Abou Rawash, A4, B83, Km 28 Smart Village, Cairo, EGY
Palm Hills Developments SAE real estate company develops integrated residential, commercial real estate, and resort projects. The company focuses on development in Egypt's new cities and new urban communities. Its activities include building, constructing, owning, and managing residential properties and tourist villages. The company's property portfolio contains projects spanning different development stages, such as Palm Hills October, which is a residential community, and the Palm Club, which is a sports and recreational facility located in Palm Hills October, Palm Hills Alexandria, Hacienda West, and others.
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