CMRDF (C Mer Industries) Interest Coverage: 4.38 (As of Mar. 2026) — 90% Above Median

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CMRDF C Mer Industries Ltd CMRDF
53 GF Score
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GF Value $2.15
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What is C Mer Industries Interest Coverage?

C Mer Industries CMRDF 53 Interest Coverage is 4.38 as of Mar. 2026, which is 90% above its 10-year median of 2.30. GuruFocus rates CMRDF with a GF Score™ of 53/100 and a GF Value™ of $2.15. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,669 Hardware companies, C Mer Industries ranks worse than 57.94% 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. C Mer Industries's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $4.3 Mil. C Mer Industries's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-1.0 Mil. C Mer Industries's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 4.38. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

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

CMRDF' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.56   Med: 2.3   Max: 10.03
Current: 10.03


CMRDF's Interest Coverage is ranked worse than
57.94% of 1669 companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 14.04 vs CMRDF: 10.03

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


C Mer Industries  (OTCPK:CMRDF) 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 .


C Mer Industries Interest Coverage Related Terms


C Mer Industries Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for C Mer Industries'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.

C Mer Industries Interest Coverage Chart

C Mer Industries Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Interest Coverage
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C Mer Industries 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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CMRDF vs CSCO, MSI, HPE: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Communication Equipment subindustry, C Mer Industries'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.


C Mer Industries Interest Coverage vs Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, C Mer Industries's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where C Mer Industries's Interest Coverage falls into.


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C Mer Industries 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.

C Mer Industries'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, C Mer Industries's Interest Expense was $-3.6 Mil. Its Operating Income was $19.9 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $4.7 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (A: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*19.858/-3.64
=5.46

C Mer Industries's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Here, for the three months ended in Mar. 2026, C Mer Industries's Interest Expense was $-1.0 Mil. Its Operating Income was $4.3 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $4.4 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*4.309/-0.983
=4.38

* 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 4.38 mean?
C Mer Industries (CMRDF) has a Interest Coverage of 4.38 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on C Mer Industries and its competitors. This is 90% above median its historical median of 2.30. Over the past decade, C Mer Industries' Interest Coverage has ranged from 1.56 to 10.03. According to the industry distribution chart, C Mer Industries ranks #967 out of 1669 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 57.9%.
Is C Mer Industries' Interest Coverage too high?
C Mer Industries' current Interest Coverage of 4.38 is 90% above median its 10-year median of 2.30. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.56 to a high of 10.03. The Hardware industry median Interest Coverage is 14.04. C Mer Industries' value of 4.38 is 68.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, C Mer Industries ranks #967 out of 1669 companies in the Hardware industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, C Mer Industries has a GF Score™ of 53/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does C Mer Industries' Interest Coverage compare to CSCO and MSI?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, C Mer Industries ranks #967 out of 1669 companies for Interest Coverage. This places C Mer Industries in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 14.04. C Mer Industries' value of 4.38 is 68.8% below this benchmark. Historically, C Mer Industries' own Interest Coverage has ranged from 1.56 to 10.03 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.30 vs. the industry median of 14.04, C Mer Industries 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 Hardware company?
The median Interest Coverage among Hardware companies is 14.04, based on 1,669 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. C Mer Industries's current Interest Coverage of 4.38 is 68.8% 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 C Mer Industries and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Interest Coverage is 14.04 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. C Mer Industries's current Interest Coverage is 4.38, which is 90% above median its own 10-year median of 2.30. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is C Mer Industries stock overvalued right now?
C Mer Industries (CMRDF) has a current Interest Coverage of 4.38. The stock's GF Value™ is $2.15, compared to a current price of $5.20 — trading 141.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 4.38, which is 90% above median its 10-year median of 2.30 and 68.8% below the Hardware industry median of 14.04. C Mer Industries' overall GF Score™ is 53/100 with 5 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 C Mer Industries (CMRDF), the current Interest Coverage is 4.38 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 C Mer Industries (CMRDF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, C Mer Industries stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $5.20 is trading 141.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $2.15.

Key valuation signals for CMRDF:

  • Interest Coverage: 4.38 (90% above median its 10-year median of 2.30)
  • GF Value™: $2.15 vs. price of $5.20 (141.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 53/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 68.8% below the Hardware median (#967 of 1669)

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


C Mer Industries Business Description

Other Exchanges CMER:Israel
Address 5 Hatzoref Street, Holon, ISR, 5885633
C Mer Industries Ltd offers a diverse portfolio of technology-based solutions and end-to-end services that include consultancy, development, engineering, and manufacturing, as well as integration and implementation. Its solutions and products include Communications Infrastructure, Safe and Smart City, Homeland Security, Emergency Response Management and Mobile Platforms among others.
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