Mexco EnergyFRA:MZB +7.81%75 Interest Coverage is 420.00 as of Mar. 2026, which is 45% above its 10-year median of 288.83. GuruFocus rates FRA:MZB with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of €7.90 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 728 Oil & Gas companies, Mexco Energy ranks better than 87.5% 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. Mexco Energy's
Operating Income
for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €0.42 Mil. Mexco Energy's Interest Expense for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €-0.00 Mil.
Mexco Energy's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 420.00.
The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.
Good Sign:
Ben Graham prefers companies' interest coverage to be at least 5. Mexco Energy Corp has enough cash to cover all of its debt. Its financial situation is stable.
The historical rank and industry rank for Mexco Energy's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:MZB'
s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.36 Med: 288.83 Max: 371.69
Current: 317.75
FRA:MZB's Interest Coverage is ranked better than 87.5% of 728
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 5.84
vs FRA:MZB: 317.75
Mexco Energy (FRA:MZB) 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 .
Mexco Energy Interest Coverage Related Terms
Mexco Energy Interest Coverage Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Mexco Energy'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.
FRA:MZB vs BRN, NRIS, MVO: Interest Coverage Comparison
For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, Mexco Energy'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.
Mexco Energy Interest Coverage vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Mexco Energy's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Mexco Energy'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.
Mexco Energy (FRA:MZB) has a Interest Coverage of 420.00 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Mexco Energy and its competitors. This is 45% above median its historical median of 288.83. Over the past decade, Mexco Energy's Interest Coverage has ranged from 0.36 to 371.69. According to the industry distribution chart, Mexco Energy ranks #91 out of 728 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 12.5%.
Is Mexco Energy's Interest Coverage too high?
Mexco Energy's current Interest Coverage of 420.00 is 45% above median its 10-year median of 288.83. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.36 to a high of 371.69. The Oil & Gas industry median Interest Coverage is 5.84. Mexco Energy's value of 420.00 is 7091.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Mexco Energy ranks #91 out of 728 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Mexco Energy has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Mexco Energy's Interest Coverage compare to BRN and NRIS?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Mexco Energy ranks #91 out of 728 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Mexco Energy in the top 13% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Interest Coverage is 5.84. Mexco Energy's value of 420.00 is 7091.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Mexco Energy's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 0.36 to 371.69 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 288.83 vs. the industry median of 5.84, Mexco Energy 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 Oil & Gas company?
The median Interest Coverage among Oil & Gas companies is 5.84, based on 728 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. Mexco Energy's current Interest Coverage of 420.00 is 7091.8% 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 Mexco Energy and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Interest Coverage is 5.84 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Mexco Energy's current Interest Coverage is 420.00, which is 45% above median its own 10-year median of 288.83. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Mexco Energy stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mexco Energy (FRA:MZB) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €7.90, compared to a current price of €6.90 — trading 12.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 420.00, which is 45% above median its 10-year median of 288.83 and 7091.8% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 5.84. Mexco Energy's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 3 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 Mexco Energy (FRA:MZB), the current Interest Coverage is 420.00 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 Mexco Energy (FRA:MZB) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mexco Energy stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €6.90 is trading 12.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of €7.90.
GuruFocus considers Mexco Energy to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:MZB:
Interest Coverage: 420.00 (45% above median its 10-year median of 288.83)
GF Value™: €7.90 vs. price of €6.90 (12.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 7091.8% above the Oil & Gas median (#91 of 728)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:MZB stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Mexco Energy Corporation is an independent oil and gas company. It is engaged in the acquisition, exploration, development, and production of natural gas and crude oil properties located in the United States. The company carried out its operation in the Permian Basin of West Texas. It is focusing on two primary areas, the Delaware Basin located in the Western portion of the Permian Basin including Lea and Eddy Counties, New Mexico and Loving County, Texas, and the Midland Basin located in the Eastern portion of the Permian Basin including Reagan, Upton, Midland, Martin, Howard, and Glasscock Counties, Texas. The company generates revenue from Oil sales, Natural gas sales, oil and gas royalty interests.
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