RM (CHIX:RML) Interest Coverage: 5.07 (As of Nov. 2025) — 66% Below Median


CHIX:RML RM PLC CHIX:RML
45 GF Score
Price £0.93
GF Value £0.72
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is RM Interest Coverage?

RM CHIX:RML -0.96% 45 Interest Coverage is 5.07 as of Nov. 2025, which is 66% below its 10-year median of 15.07. GuruFocus rates CHIX:RML with a GF Score™ of 45/100 and a GF Value™ of £0.72 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,707 Software companies, RM ranks worse than 91.15% 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. RM's Operating Income for the six months ended in Nov. 2025 was £10.4 Mil. RM's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Nov. 2025 was £-2.1 Mil. RM's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Nov. 2025 was 5.07. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

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

CHIX:RMl' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.47   Med: 15.07   Max: 45.17
Current: 1.89


CHIX:RMl's Interest Coverage is ranked worse than
91.15% of 1707 companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 24.65 vs CHIX:RMl: 1.89

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


RM  (CHIX:RMl) 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 .


RM Interest Coverage Related Terms


RM Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for RM'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.

RM Interest Coverage Chart

RM Annual Data
Trend Nov16 Nov17 Nov18 Nov19 Nov20 Nov21 Nov22 Nov23 Nov24 Nov25
Interest Coverage
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RM Semi-Annual Data
May16 Nov16 May17 Nov17 May18 Nov18 May19 Nov19 May20 Nov20 May21 Nov21 May22 Nov22 May23 Nov23 May24 Nov24 May25 Nov25
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 4.94 0.00 4.12 0.21 5.07

CHIX:RML vs CRM, SHOP, UBER: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Software - Application subindustry, RM'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.


RM Interest Coverage vs Software Industry

For the Software industry and Technology sector, RM's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where RM's Interest Coverage falls into.


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RM 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.

RM's Interest Coverage for the fiscal year that ended in Nov. 2025 is calculated as

Here, for the fiscal year that ended in Nov. 2025, RM's Interest Expense was £-5.9 Mil. Its Operating Income was £11.2 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was £70.1 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Nov. 2025 )/Interest Expense (A: Nov. 2025 )
=-1*11.213/-5.924
=1.89

RM's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Nov. 2025 is calculated as

Here, for the six months ended in Nov. 2025, RM's Interest Expense was £-2.1 Mil. Its Operating Income was £10.4 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was £70.1 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Nov. 2025 )/Interest Expense (Q: Nov. 2025 )
=-1*10.39/-2.051
=5.07

* 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 5.07 mean?
RM (CHIX:RML) has a Interest Coverage of 5.07 as of Nov. 2025. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on RM and its competitors. This is 66% below median its historical median of 15.07. Over the past decade, RM's Interest Coverage has ranged from 1.47 to 45.17. According to the industry distribution chart, RM ranks #1556 out of 1707 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 91.2%.
Is RM's Interest Coverage too high?
RM's current Interest Coverage of 5.07 is 66% below median its 10-year median of 15.07. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.47 to a high of 45.17. The Software industry median Interest Coverage is 24.65. RM's value of 5.07 is 79.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, RM ranks #1556 out of 1707 companies in the Software industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, RM has a GF Score™ of 45/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does RM's Interest Coverage compare to CRM and SHOP?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, RM ranks #1556 out of 1707 companies for Interest Coverage. This places RM in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 24.65. RM's value of 5.07 is 79.4% below this benchmark. Historically, RM's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 1.47 to 45.17 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 15.07 vs. the industry median of 24.65, RM 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 Software company?
The median Interest Coverage among Software companies is 24.65, based on 1,707 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. RM's current Interest Coverage of 5.07 is 79.4% 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 RM and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Interest Coverage is 24.65 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. RM's current Interest Coverage is 5.07, which is 66% below median its own 10-year median of 15.07. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is RM stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, RM (CHIX:RML) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £0.72, compared to a current price of £0.93 — trading 29.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 5.07, which is 66% below median its 10-year median of 15.07 and 79.4% below the Software industry median of 24.65. RM's overall GF Score™ is 45/100 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 RM (CHIX:RML), the current Interest Coverage is 5.07 as of Nov. 2025. 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 RM (CHIX:RML) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, RM stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of £0.93 is trading 29.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of £0.72. GuruFocus considers RM to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:RML:

  • Interest Coverage: 5.07 (66% below median its 10-year median of 15.07)
  • GF Value™: £0.72 vs. price of £0.93 (29.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 45/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 79.4% below the Software median (#1556 of 1707)

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


RM Business Description

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Address 142B Park Drive, Milton Park, Milton, Abingdon, Oxfordshire, GBR, OX14 4SE
RM PLC supplies products, services, and solutions to the UK and international education markets. Its activities include the supply of products and software licences, rendering of services, and delivery of its own platform solutions, along with digital assessment and exam marking solutions, IT managed services and connectivity packages, and curriculum-aligned learning resources. The Group is structured into three operating divisions: RM TTS, RM Assessment, and RM Technology. It operates in the UK, Europe, North America, Asia, the Middle East, and the rest of the world, with the majority of revenue coming from the UK and the RM TTS segment.
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