Manufacturas de Papel CA (CAR:MPA) Interest Coverage: 0 (At Loss) (As of . 20)


What is Manufacturas de Papel CA Interest Coverage?

Manufacturas de Papel CA CAR:MPA Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss) as of . 20.

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. Manufacturas de Papel CA's Operating Income for the three months ended in . 20 was VES0.00 Mil. Manufacturas de Papel CA's Interest Expense for the three months ended in . 20 was VES0.00 Mil. did not have earnings to cover the interest expense. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

(1) 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.

The historical rank and industry rank for Manufacturas de Papel CA's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:


CAR:MPA's Interest Coverage is not ranked *
in the Forest Products industry.
Industry Median: 3.97
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Interest Coverage only.

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

Manufacturas de Papel CA  (CAR:MPA) 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 .

Manufacturas de Papel CA Interest Coverage Related Terms

Manufacturas de Papel CA Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Manufacturas de Papel CA'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.

Manufacturas de Papel CA Interest Coverage Chart

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Manufacturas de Papel CA Interest Coverage Competitor Comparison

For the Paper & Paper Products subindustry, Manufacturas de Papel CA'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.

Manufacturas de Papel CA Interest Coverage vs Forest Products Industry

For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, Manufacturas de Papel CA's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Manufacturas de Papel CA's Interest Coverage falls into.


Manufacturas de Papel CA 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.

Manufacturas de Papel CA's Interest Coverage for the fiscal year that ended in . 20 is calculated as

Here, for the fiscal year that ended in . 20, Manufacturas de Papel CA's Interest Expense was VES0.00 Mil. Its Operating Income was VES0.00 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was VES0.00 Mil.

Manufacturas de Papel CA had no debt (1).

Manufacturas de Papel CA's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in . 20 is calculated as

Here, for the three months ended in . 20, Manufacturas de Papel CA's Interest Expense was VES0.00 Mil. Its Operating Income was VES0.00 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was VES0.00 Mil.

Manufacturas de Papel CA had no debt (1).

* 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 0 (At Loss) mean?
Manufacturas de Papel CA (CAR:MPA) has a Interest Coverage of 0 (At Loss) as of . 20. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Manufacturas de Papel CA and its competitors.
Is Manufacturas de Papel CA's Interest Coverage too high?
Manufacturas de Papel CA's current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss).
How does Manufacturas de Papel CA's Interest Coverage compare to competitors?
Manufacturas de Papel CA's Interest Coverage of 0 (At Loss) can be compared against companies in the Forest Products industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 3.97. 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 Forest Products company?
The median Interest Coverage among Forest Products companies is 3.97, based on 182 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 Manufacturas de Papel CA and its competitors. For the Forest Products industry, the median Interest Coverage is 3.97 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Manufacturas de Papel CA'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 Manufacturas de Papel CA stock overvalued right now?
Manufacturas de Papel CA (CAR:MPA) has a current Interest Coverage of 0 (At Loss). The current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). 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 Manufacturas de Papel CA (CAR:MPA), the current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss) as of . 20. 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.

Manufacturas de Papel CA Business Description

Address Avenida Francisco de Miranda, Torre Country Club, Urbanizacion El Bosque, Caracas, VEN, 1050
Manufacturas de Papel CA is engaged in the production and conversion of paper for industrial, commercial, domestic, school and office use.