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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. Flexible Solutions International's
Operating Income
for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-0.09 Mil. Flexible Solutions International's Interest Expense for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-0.13 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 Flexible Solutions International's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:
FSI'
s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.82 Med: 13.46 Max: 74.19
Current: 6.48
FSI's Interest Coverage is ranked worse than 59.48% of 1234
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 10.28
vs FSI: 6.48
Flexible Solutions International (AMEX:FSI) 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 .
Flexible Solutions International Interest Coverage Related Terms
Flexible Solutions International 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.
Flexible Solutions International Interest Coverage Chart
FSI vs NTIC, FEAM, LOOP: Interest Coverage Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Flexible Solutions International'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.
Flexible Solutions International Interest Coverage vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Flexible Solutions International's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Flexible Solutions International's Interest Coverage falls into.
Flexible Solutions International 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:
Flexible Solutions International 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?
Flexible Solutions International (FSI) 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 Flexible Solutions International and its competitors. Over the past decade, Flexible Solutions International's Interest Coverage has ranged from 5.82 to 74.19. According to the industry distribution chart, Flexible Solutions International ranks #734 out of 1234 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 59.5%.
Is Flexible Solutions International's Interest Coverage too high?
Flexible Solutions International's current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.82 to a high of 74.19. Based on the distribution chart, Flexible Solutions International ranks #734 out of 1234 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Flexible Solutions International has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Flexible Solutions International's Interest Coverage compare to NTIC and FEAM?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Flexible Solutions International ranks #734 out of 1234 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Flexible Solutions International in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 10.28. Historically, Flexible Solutions International's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 5.82 to 74.19 over the past decade. 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 Chemicals company?
The median Interest Coverage among Chemicals companies is 10.28, based on 1,234 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 Flexible Solutions International and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Interest Coverage is 10.28 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Flexible Solutions International'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 Flexible Solutions International stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Flexible Solutions International (FSI) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $4.33, compared to a current price of $5.06 — trading 16.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). Flexible Solutions International's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 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 Flexible Solutions International (FSI), 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 Flexible Solutions International (FSI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Flexible Solutions International stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $5.06 is trading 16.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $4.33.
GuruFocus considers Flexible Solutions International to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FSI:
Interest Coverage: 0 (At Loss)
GF Value™: $4.33 vs. price of $5.06 (16.9% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FSI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Flexible Solutions International Business Description
Flexible Solutions International Inc develops, manufactures, and markets specialty chemicals that slow the evaporation of water. Its business is organized into two segments: Energy and Water Conservation Products and Biodegradable Polymers. It offers a liquid swimming pool blanket under the WATERSAVR brand, which saves energy and water by inhibiting evaporation from the pool surface, and a chemical product called HEATSAV for use in swimming pools and spas to slow water evaporation. The company also manufactures and markets water-soluble chemicals utilizing thermal polyaspartate biopolymers. It generates the majority of its revenues from the export of its products to international markets.
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