CLNFF (Calian Group) Interest Coverage: 6.74 (As of Mar. 2026) — 85% Below Median


CLNFF Calian Group Ltd CLNFF
94 GF Score
Price $62.81
GF Value $51.33
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Calian Group Interest Coverage?

Calian Group CLNFF +10.67% 94 Interest Coverage is 6.74 as of Mar. 2026, which is 85% below its 10-year median of 44.27. GuruFocus rates CLNFF with a GF Score™ of 94/100 and a GF Value™ of $51.33 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 812 Business Services companies, Calian Group ranks worse than 69.58% 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. Calian Group's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $10.9 Mil. Calian Group's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-1.6 Mil. Calian Group's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 6.74. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

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

CLNFF' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.17   Med: 44.27   Max: No Debt
Current: 4.69


CLNFF's Interest Coverage is ranked worse than
69.58% of 812 companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 12.98 vs CLNFF: 4.69

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


Calian Group  (OTCPK:CLNFF) 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 .


Calian Group Interest Coverage Related Terms


Calian Group Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Calian Group'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.

Calian Group Interest Coverage Chart

Calian Group Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
Interest Coverage
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Calian Group 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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CLNFF vs CTAS, CPRT, GPN: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, Calian Group'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.


Calian Group Interest Coverage vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Calian Group's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Calian Group 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.

Calian Group's Interest Coverage for the fiscal year that ended in Sep. 2025 is calculated as

Here, for the fiscal year that ended in Sep. 2025, Calian Group's Interest Expense was $-6.2 Mil. Its Operating Income was $19.7 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $121.7 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Sep. 2025 )/Interest Expense (A: Sep. 2025 )
=-1*19.671/-6.215
=3.17

Calian Group's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Here, for the three months ended in Mar. 2026, Calian Group's Interest Expense was $-1.6 Mil. Its Operating Income was $10.9 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $149.5 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*10.87/-1.612
=6.74

* 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 6.74 mean?
Calian Group (CLNFF) has a Interest Coverage of 6.74 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Calian Group and its competitors. This is 85% below median its historical median of 44.27. Over the past decade, Calian Group's Interest Coverage has ranged from 3.17 to 10,000.00. According to the industry distribution chart, Calian Group ranks #565 out of 812 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 69.6%.
Is Calian Group's Interest Coverage too high?
Calian Group's current Interest Coverage of 6.74 is 85% below median its 10-year median of 44.27. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.17 to a high of 10,000.00. The Business Services industry median Interest Coverage is 12.98. Calian Group's value of 6.74 is 48.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Calian Group ranks #565 out of 812 companies in the Business Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Calian Group has a GF Score™ of 94/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Calian Group's Interest Coverage compare to CTAS and CPRT?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Calian Group ranks #565 out of 812 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Calian Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 12.98. Calian Group's value of 6.74 is 48.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Calian Group's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 3.17 to 10,000.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 44.27 vs. the industry median of 12.98, Calian Group 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 Business Services company?
The median Interest Coverage among Business Services companies is 12.98, based on 812 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. Calian Group's current Interest Coverage of 6.74 is 48.1% 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 Calian Group and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Interest Coverage is 12.98 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Calian Group's current Interest Coverage is 6.74, which is 85% below median its own 10-year median of 44.27. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Calian Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Calian Group (CLNFF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $51.33, compared to a current price of $62.81 — trading 22.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 6.74, which is 85% below median its 10-year median of 44.27 and 48.1% below the Business Services industry median of 12.98. Calian Group's overall GF Score™ is 94/100 with 6 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 Calian Group (CLNFF), the current Interest Coverage is 6.74 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 Calian Group (CLNFF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Calian Group stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $62.81 is trading 22.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $51.33. GuruFocus considers Calian Group to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for CLNFF:

  • Interest Coverage: 6.74 (85% below median its 10-year median of 44.27)
  • GF Value™: $51.33 vs. price of $62.81 (22.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 94/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 48.1% below the Business Services median (#565 of 812)

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


Calian Group Business Description

Other Exchanges CGY:Canada
Address 770 Palladium Drive, Ottawa, ON, CAN, K2V 1C8
Calian Group Ltd provides services to industry and government across health, learning, defence, security, aerospace, engineering, AgTech, satcom, and IT. The company operates through four segments: Advanced Technologies, Health, Learning, and IT and Cyber Solutions (ITCS), with majority revenue from Advanced Technologies. Its solutions cover cybersecurity and cloud services, communication and connectivity, antennas and SatCom solutions, enterprise IT and managed services, defence and military support, software and embedded design, modelling and simulation, and healthcare services, including virtual care, psychological services, staff augmentation, and pharma PSP and CRO services. It generates the majority of revenue from Canada and has a presence in the United States, Europe, and other.
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