Tabreed PJSC (DFM:TABREED) Interest Coverage: 9.73 (As of Mar. 2026) — 76% Above Median

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DFM:TABREED Tabreed PJSC DFM:TABREED
86 GF Score
Price د.إ2.62
GF Value د.إ3.13
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 9 Warning Signs
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What is Tabreed PJSC Interest Coverage?

Tabreed PJSC DFM:TABREED -1.50% 86 Interest Coverage is 9.73 as of Mar. 2026, which is 76% above its 10-year median of 5.53. GuruFocus rates DFM:TABREED with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of د.إ3.13 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 449 Utilities - Regulated companies, Tabreed PJSC ranks better than 77.51% 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. Tabreed PJSC's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was د.إ161 Mil. Tabreed PJSC's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was د.إ-17 Mil. Tabreed PJSC's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 9.73. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

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

DFM:TABREED' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.2   Med: 5.53   Max: 10.95
Current: 10.95


DFM:TABREED's Interest Coverage is ranked better than
77.51% of 449 companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 3.78 vs DFM:TABREED: 10.95

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


Tabreed PJSC  (DFM:TABREED) 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 .


Tabreed PJSC Interest Coverage Related Terms


Tabreed PJSC Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Tabreed PJSC'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.

Tabreed PJSC Interest Coverage Chart

Tabreed PJSC Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Interest Coverage
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Tabreed PJSC Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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 9.19 13.97 12.23 8.35 9.73

DFM:TABREED vs AWK, WTRG, AWR: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Utilities - Regulated Water subindustry, Tabreed 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.


Tabreed PJSC Interest Coverage vs Utilities - Regulated Industry

For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Tabreed PJSC's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Tabreed 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:

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.

Tabreed PJSC'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, Tabreed PJSC's Interest Expense was د.إ-73 Mil. Its Operating Income was د.إ792 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was د.إ6,252 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (A: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*791.852/-73.192
=10.82

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

Here, for the three months ended in Mar. 2026, Tabreed PJSC's Interest Expense was د.إ-17 Mil. Its Operating Income was د.إ161 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was د.إ6,192 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*160.908/-16.534
=9.73

* 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 9.73 mean?
Tabreed PJSC (DFM:TABREED) has a Interest Coverage of 9.73 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Tabreed PJSC and its competitors. This is 76% above median its historical median of 5.53. Over the past decade, Tabreed PJSC's Interest Coverage has ranged from 1.20 to 10.95. According to the industry distribution chart, Tabreed PJSC ranks #101 out of 449 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 22.5%.
Is Tabreed PJSC's Interest Coverage too high?
Tabreed PJSC's current Interest Coverage of 9.73 is 76% above median its 10-year median of 5.53. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.20 to a high of 10.95. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Interest Coverage is 3.78. Tabreed PJSC's value of 9.73 is 157.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Tabreed PJSC ranks #101 out of 449 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Tabreed PJSC has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Tabreed PJSC's Interest Coverage compare to AWK and WTRG?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Tabreed PJSC ranks #101 out of 449 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Tabreed PJSC in the top 23% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Interest Coverage is 3.78. Tabreed PJSC's value of 9.73 is 157.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Tabreed PJSC's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 1.20 to 10.95 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.53 vs. the industry median of 3.78, Tabreed PJSC has consistently been above 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 an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median Interest Coverage among Utilities - Regulated companies is 3.78, based on 449 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. Tabreed PJSC's current Interest Coverage of 9.73 is 157.4% above 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 Tabreed PJSC and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Interest Coverage is 3.78 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Tabreed PJSC's current Interest Coverage is 9.73, which is 76% above median its own 10-year median of 5.53. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Tabreed PJSC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tabreed PJSC (DFM:TABREED) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is د.إ3.13, compared to a current price of د.إ2.62 — trading 16.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 9.73, which is 76% above median its 10-year median of 5.53 and 157.4% above the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 3.78. Tabreed PJSC's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 with 9 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 Tabreed PJSC (DFM:TABREED), the current Interest Coverage is 9.73 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 Tabreed PJSC (DFM:TABREED) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tabreed PJSC stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of د.إ2.62 is trading 16.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of د.إ3.13. GuruFocus considers Tabreed PJSC to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for DFM:TABREED:

  • Interest Coverage: 9.73 (76% above median its 10-year median of 5.53)
  • GF Value™: د.إ3.13 vs. price of د.إ2.62 (16.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 86/100 with 9 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 157.4% above the Utilities - Regulated median (#101 of 449)

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


Tabreed PJSC Business Description

Address P.O. Box 29478, Masdar City, Abu Dhabi, ARE
Tabreed PJSC is engaged in to supply of chilled water, operation, and maintenance of plants, construction of secondary networks, manufacturing of pre-insulated pipes, and design and supervision consultancy. The company has two reportable operating segments. The chilled water segment constructs, owns, assembles, installs, operates, and maintains cooling and conditioning systems, and the Value chain business segment is involved in ancillary activities relating to the expansion of the group's chilled water business. The company generates key revenue from Chilled water.
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