CGSBF (Corporativo FraguaB de CV) Interest Coverage: 4.45 (As of Dec. 2024) — 17% Below Median

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CGSBF Corporativo Fragua SAB de CV CGSBF
84 GF Score
Price $29.66
GF Value $44.58
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What is Corporativo FraguaB de CV Interest Coverage?

Corporativo FraguaB de CV CGSBF 84 Interest Coverage is 4.45 as of Dec. 2024, which is 17% below its 10-year median of 5.33. GuruFocus rates CGSBF with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of $44.58. Among 452 Healthcare Providers & Services companies, Corporativo FraguaB de CV ranks worse than 65.27% 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. Corporativo FraguaB de CV's Operating Income for the six months ended in Dec. 2024 was $232 Mil. Corporativo FraguaB de CV's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2024 was $-52 Mil. Corporativo FraguaB de CV's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2024 was 4.45. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

The historical rank and industry rank for Corporativo FraguaB de CV's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:

CGSBF' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.07   Med: 5.33   Max: 10.12
Current: 4.45


CGSBF's Interest Coverage is ranked worse than
65.27% of 452 companies
in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry
Industry Median: 7.885 vs CGSBF: 4.45

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


Corporativo FraguaB de CV  (OTCPK:CGSBF) 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 .


Corporativo FraguaB de CV Interest Coverage Related Terms


Corporativo FraguaB de CV Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Corporativo FraguaB de CV'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.

Corporativo FraguaB de CV Interest Coverage Chart

Corporativo FraguaB de CV Annual Data
Trend Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24
Interest Coverage
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Corporativo FraguaB de CV Semi-Annual Data
Dec05 Dec06 Dec07 Dec08 Dec09 Dec10 Dec11 Dec12 Dec13 Dec14 Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24
Interest Coverage Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 2.07 3.07 3.17 3.63 4.45

Corporativo FraguaB de CV Interest Coverage Competitor Comparison

For the Pharmaceutical Retailers subindustry, Corporativo FraguaB de CV'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.


Corporativo FraguaB de CV Interest Coverage vs Healthcare Providers & Services Industry

For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry and Healthcare sector, Corporativo FraguaB de CV's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Corporativo FraguaB de CV's Interest Coverage falls into.


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Corporativo FraguaB de CV 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.

Corporativo FraguaB de CV's Interest Coverage for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2024 is calculated as

Here, for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2024, Corporativo FraguaB de CV's Interest Expense was $-52 Mil. Its Operating Income was $232 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $97 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Dec. 2024 )/Interest Expense (A: Dec. 2024 )
=-1*232.49/-52.202
=4.45

Corporativo FraguaB de CV's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2024 is calculated as

Here, for the six months ended in Dec. 2024, Corporativo FraguaB de CV's Interest Expense was $-52 Mil. Its Operating Income was $232 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $97 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Dec. 2024 )/Interest Expense (Q: Dec. 2024 )
=-1*232.49/-52.202
=4.45

* 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 4.45 mean?
Corporativo FraguaB de CV (CGSBF) has a Interest Coverage of 4.45 as of Dec. 2024. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Corporativo FraguaB de CV and its competitors. This is 17% below median its historical median of 5.33. Over the past decade, Corporativo FraguaB de CV's Interest Coverage has ranged from 2.07 to 10.12. According to the industry distribution chart, Corporativo FraguaB de CV ranks #295 out of 452 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, placing it in the top 65.3%.
Is Corporativo FraguaB de CV's Interest Coverage too high?
Corporativo FraguaB de CV's current Interest Coverage of 4.45 is 17% below median its 10-year median of 5.33. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.07 to a high of 10.12. The Healthcare Providers & Services industry median Interest Coverage is 7.89. Corporativo FraguaB de CV's value of 4.45 is 43.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Corporativo FraguaB de CV ranks #295 out of 452 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Corporativo FraguaB de CV has a GF Score™ of 84/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Corporativo FraguaB de CV's Interest Coverage compare to competitors?
According to the Healthcare Providers & Services industry distribution chart, Corporativo FraguaB de CV ranks #295 out of 452 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Corporativo FraguaB de CV in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 7.89. Corporativo FraguaB de CV's value of 4.45 is 43.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Corporativo FraguaB de CV's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 2.07 to 10.12 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.33 vs. the industry median of 7.89, Corporativo FraguaB de CV 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 Healthcare Providers & Services company?
The median Interest Coverage among Healthcare Providers & Services companies is 7.89, based on 452 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. Corporativo FraguaB de CV's current Interest Coverage of 4.45 is 43.6% 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 Corporativo FraguaB de CV and its competitors. For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, the median Interest Coverage is 7.89 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Corporativo FraguaB de CV's current Interest Coverage is 4.45, which is 17% below median its own 10-year median of 5.33. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Corporativo FraguaB de CV stock overvalued right now?
Corporativo FraguaB de CV (CGSBF) has a current Interest Coverage of 4.45. The stock's GF Value™ is $44.58, compared to a current price of $29.66 — trading 33.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 4.45, which is 17% below median its 10-year median of 5.33 and 43.6% below the Healthcare Providers & Services industry median of 7.89. Corporativo FraguaB de CV's overall GF Score™ is 84/100. 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 Corporativo FraguaB de CV (CGSBF), the current Interest Coverage is 4.45 as of Dec. 2024. 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 Corporativo FraguaB de CV (CGSBF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Corporativo FraguaB de CV stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $29.66 is trading 33.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $44.58.

Key valuation signals for CGSBF:

  • Interest Coverage: 4.45 (17% below median its 10-year median of 5.33)
  • GF Value™: $44.58 vs. price of $29.66 (33.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 84/100
  • Industry Position: 43.6% below the Healthcare Providers & Services median (#295 of 452)

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


Corporativo FraguaB de CV Business Description

Other Exchanges FRAGUAB:Mexico
Address Avenue Enrique Diaz de Leon 261 Nte, Colonia Refugio, Sector Hidalgo, Guadalajara, MEX, 44600
Corporativo Fragua SAB de CV is engaged in the drug retail sector in Mexico. The company operates a network of pharmacies under the SuperFarmacia brand name, focusing on selling medicines, medical devices, and a variety of other products, including grocery items, exercise machines, perfumes, housewares, electronics, personal care products, toys, and photographic equipment.
84GF Score

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