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Emirates REIT (CEIC)DIFX:REIT 49 Interest Coverage is 18.77 as of Dec. 2025, which is 39% above its 10-year median of 13.48. GuruFocus rates DIFX:REIT with a GF Score™ of 49/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.26 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 695 REITs companies, Emirates REIT (CEIC) ranks better than 82.59% 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. Emirates REIT (CEIC)'s
Operating Income
for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was $25.48 Mil. Emirates REIT (CEIC)'s Interest Expense for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was $-1.36 Mil.
Emirates REIT (CEIC)'s interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 18.77.
The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.
The historical rank and industry rank for Emirates REIT (CEIC)'s Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:
DIFX:REIT'
s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.97 Med: 13.48 Max: 33.99
Current: 16.33
DIFX:REIT's Interest Coverage is ranked better than 82.59% of 695
companies
in the REITs industry
Industry Median: 3.12
vs DIFX:REIT: 16.33
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 .
Emirates REIT (CEIC) Interest Coverage Related Terms
Emirates REIT (CEIC) Interest Coverage Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Emirates REIT (CEIC)'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.
DIFX:REIT vs VICI, WPC, BNL: Interest Coverage Comparison
For the REIT - Diversified subindustry, Emirates REIT (CEIC)'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.
Emirates REIT (CEIC) Interest Coverage vs REITs Industry
For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, Emirates REIT (CEIC)'s Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Emirates REIT (CEIC)'s Interest Coverage falls into.
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:
* 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.
Emirates REIT (CEIC) (DIFX:REIT) has a Interest Coverage of 18.77 as of Dec. 2025. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Emirates REIT (CEIC) and its competitors. This is 39% above median its historical median of 13.48. Over the past decade, Emirates REIT (CEIC)'s Interest Coverage has ranged from 1.97 to 33.99. According to the industry distribution chart, Emirates REIT (CEIC) ranks #121 out of 695 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 17.4%.
Is Emirates REIT (CEIC)'s Interest Coverage too high?
Emirates REIT (CEIC)'s current Interest Coverage of 18.77 is 39% above median its 10-year median of 13.48. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.97 to a high of 33.99. The REITs industry median Interest Coverage is 3.12. Emirates REIT (CEIC)'s value of 18.77 is 501.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Emirates REIT (CEIC) ranks #121 out of 695 companies in the REITs industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Emirates REIT (CEIC) has a GF Score™ of 49/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Emirates REIT (CEIC)'s Interest Coverage compare to VICI and WPC?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, Emirates REIT (CEIC) ranks #121 out of 695 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Emirates REIT (CEIC) in the top 17% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Interest Coverage is 3.12. Emirates REIT (CEIC)'s value of 18.77 is 501.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Emirates REIT (CEIC)'s own Interest Coverage has ranged from 1.97 to 33.99 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 13.48 vs. the industry median of 3.12, Emirates REIT (CEIC) 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 a REITs company?
The median Interest Coverage among REITs companies is 3.12, based on 695 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. Emirates REIT (CEIC)'s current Interest Coverage of 18.77 is 501.6% 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 Emirates REIT (CEIC) and its competitors. For the REITs industry, the median Interest Coverage is 3.12 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Emirates REIT (CEIC)'s current Interest Coverage is 18.77, which is 39% above median its own 10-year median of 13.48. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Emirates REIT (CEIC) stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Emirates REIT (CEIC) (DIFX:REIT) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.26, compared to a current price of $0.63 — trading 142.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 18.77, which is 39% above median its 10-year median of 13.48 and 501.6% above the REITs industry median of 3.12. Emirates REIT (CEIC)'s overall GF Score™ is 49/100 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 Emirates REIT (CEIC) (DIFX:REIT), the current Interest Coverage is 18.77 as of Dec. 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 Emirates REIT (CEIC) (DIFX:REIT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Emirates REIT (CEIC) stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $0.63 is trading 142.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $0.26.
GuruFocus considers Emirates REIT (CEIC) to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for DIFX:REIT:
Interest Coverage: 18.77 (39% above median its 10-year median of 13.48)
GF Value™: $0.26 vs. price of $0.63 (142.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 501.6% above the REITs median (#121 of 695)
No single metric tells the full story. See the DIFX:REIT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Emirates REIT (CEIC) PLC is a closed-ended investment company with a mandate to invest in a diversified portfolio of Shari'a-compliant real estate properties. The Investment objective of the company is to provide shareholders with a Shari'a-compliant income by maintaining a stable dividend distribution and increasing shareholder value through accretive acquisitions, active asset management, and capital appreciation. The property portfolio of the company Index Tower, Loft Offices, Building 24, Indigo 7, European Business Centre, Index Mall, Lycee Francais Jean Mermoz, GEMS World Academy, and Durham School Dubai.
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