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. Drake & Scull International PJSC's
Operating Income
for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was د.إ-1.0 Mil. Drake & Scull International PJSC's Interest Expense for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was د.إ-2.0 Mil.
did not have earnings to cover the interest expense.
The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.
The historical rank and industry rank for Drake & Scull International PJSC's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:
DFM:DSI's Interest Coverage is not ranked *
in the Construction industry.
Industry Median: 7.81 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Interest Coverage only.
Drake & Scull International PJSC (DFM:DSI) 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 .
Drake & Scull International PJSC Interest Coverage Related Terms
Drake & Scull International PJSC Interest Coverage Historical Data
* 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.
Drake & Scull International PJSC Interest Coverage Chart
DFM:DSI vs PWR, FIX, EME: Interest Coverage Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Drake & Scull International PJSC'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.
Drake & Scull International PJSC Interest Coverage vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Drake & Scull International PJSC's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Drake & Scull International PJSC's Interest Coverage falls into.
Drake & Scull International PJSC 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:
Drake & Scull International PJSC did not have earnings to cover the interest expense.
* 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.
What does a Interest Coverage of 0 (At Loss) mean?
Drake & Scull International PJSC (DFM:DSI) has a Interest Coverage of 0 (At Loss) as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Drake & Scull International PJSC and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Drake & Scull International PJSC ranks #999999 out of 1351 companies in the Construction industry.
Is Drake & Scull International PJSC's Interest Coverage too high?
Drake & Scull International PJSC's current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). Based on the distribution chart, Drake & Scull International PJSC ranks #999999 out of 1351 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Drake & Scull International PJSC has a GF Score™ of 24/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Drake & Scull International PJSC's Interest Coverage compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Drake & Scull International PJSC ranks #999999 out of 1351 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Drake & Scull International PJSC in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 7.81. 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 Construction company?
The median Interest Coverage among Construction companies is 7.81, based on 1,351 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 Drake & Scull International PJSC and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Interest Coverage is 7.81 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Drake & Scull International PJSC'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 Drake & Scull International PJSC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Drake & Scull International PJSC (DFM:DSI) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is د.إ0.65, compared to a current price of د.إ0.23 — trading 65.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). Drake & Scull International PJSC's overall GF Score™ is 24/100 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 Drake & Scull International PJSC (DFM:DSI), the current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss) 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 Drake & Scull International PJSC (DFM:DSI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Drake & Scull International PJSC stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of د.إ0.23 is trading 65.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of د.إ0.65.
GuruFocus considers Drake & Scull International PJSC to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for DFM:DSI:
Interest Coverage: 0 (At Loss)
GF Value™: د.إ0.65 vs. price of د.إ0.23 (65.1% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the DFM:DSI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Drake & Scull International PJSC Business Description
Drake & Scull International PJSC is engaged in carrying out contracting work within the construction industry, which mainly includes infrastructure and real estate development work, electrical, plumbing, oil and gas, air conditioning, water, & waste-water treatment works. The company is organized into business units based on its services and has three reportable business segments, namely Wastewater treatment and water sludge, Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing (MEP), and Corporate. The company is geographically distributed in the UAE and other countries.
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