ICTEF (International Container Terminal Services) Interest Coverage: 5.23 (As of Mar. 2026) — 61% Above Median


ICTEF International Container Terminal Services Inc ICTEF
84 GF Score
Price $14.91
GF Value $8.63
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is International Container Terminal Services Interest Coverage?

International Container Terminal Services ICTEF +1.10% 84 Interest Coverage is 5.23 as of Mar. 2026, which is 61% above its 10-year median of 3.24. GuruFocus rates ICTEF with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of $8.63 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 838 Transportation companies, International Container Terminal Services ranks worse than 52.51% 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. International Container Terminal Services's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $511 Mil. International Container Terminal Services's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-98 Mil. International Container Terminal Services's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 5.23. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

The historical rank and industry rank for International Container Terminal Services's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:

ICTEF' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.13   Med: 3.24   Max: 5.27
Current: 5.27

ICTEF's Interest Coverage is ranked worse than
52.51% of 838 companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 5.72 vs ICTEF: 5.27

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

International Container Terminal Services  (OTCPK:ICTEF) 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 .

International Container Terminal Services Interest Coverage Related Terms

International Container Terminal Services Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for International Container Terminal Services'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.

International Container Terminal Services Interest Coverage Chart

International Container Terminal Services Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Interest Coverage
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International Container Terminal Services Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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International Container Terminal Services Interest Coverage Competitor Comparison

For the Marine Shipping subindustry, International Container Terminal Services'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.

International Container Terminal Services Interest Coverage vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, International Container Terminal Services's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where International Container Terminal Services's Interest Coverage falls into.


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International Container Terminal Services 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.

International Container Terminal Services'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, International Container Terminal Services's Interest Expense was $-352 Mil. Its Operating Income was $1,794 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $4,429 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (A: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*1793.641/-352.276
=5.09

International Container Terminal Services's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Here, for the three months ended in Mar. 2026, International Container Terminal Services's Interest Expense was $-98 Mil. Its Operating Income was $511 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $4,650 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*510.641/-97.727
=5.23

* 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 5.23 mean?
International Container Terminal Services (ICTEF) has a Interest Coverage of 5.23 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on International Container Terminal Services and its competitors. This is 61% above median its historical median of 3.24. Over the past decade, International Container Terminal Services' Interest Coverage has ranged from 2.13 to 5.27. According to the industry distribution chart, International Container Terminal Services ranks #440 out of 838 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 52.5%.
Is International Container Terminal Services' Interest Coverage too high?
International Container Terminal Services' current Interest Coverage of 5.23 is 61% above median its 10-year median of 3.24. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.13 to a high of 5.27. The Transportation industry median Interest Coverage is 5.72. International Container Terminal Services' value of 5.23 is 8.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, International Container Terminal Services ranks #440 out of 838 companies in the Transportation industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, International Container Terminal Services has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does International Container Terminal Services' Interest Coverage compare to competitors?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, International Container Terminal Services ranks #440 out of 838 companies for Interest Coverage. This places International Container Terminal Services in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 5.72. International Container Terminal Services' value of 5.23 is 8.6% below this benchmark. Historically, International Container Terminal Services' own Interest Coverage has ranged from 2.13 to 5.27 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.24 vs. the industry median of 5.72, International Container Terminal Services has consistently been below 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 Transportation company?
The median Interest Coverage among Transportation companies is 5.72, based on 838 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. International Container Terminal Services's current Interest Coverage of 5.23 is 8.6% below 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 International Container Terminal Services and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Interest Coverage is 5.72 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. International Container Terminal Services's current Interest Coverage is 5.23, which is 61% above median its own 10-year median of 3.24. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is International Container Terminal Services stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, International Container Terminal Services (ICTEF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $8.63, compared to a current price of $14.91 — trading 72.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 5.23, which is 61% above median its 10-year median of 3.24 and 8.6% below the Transportation industry median of 5.72. International Container Terminal Services' overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 6 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 International Container Terminal Services (ICTEF), the current Interest Coverage is 5.23 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 International Container Terminal Services (ICTEF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, International Container Terminal Services stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $14.91 is trading 72.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $8.63. GuruFocus considers International Container Terminal Services to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for ICTEF:

  • Interest Coverage: 5.23 (61% above median its 10-year median of 3.24)
  • GF Value™: $8.63 vs. price of $14.91 (72.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 84/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 8.6% below the Transportation median (#440 of 838)

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

International Container Terminal Services Business Description

Other Exchanges ICTEY:USAICT:Philippines
Address MICT South Access Road, Port of Manila, Manila International Container Terminal, 3rd Floor, ICTSI Administration Building, Manila, PHL, 1012
International Container Terminal Services Inc is engaged in the development, management, and operation of container terminals and serves as a developer, manager, and operator of common user origin and destination container terminals for the international container shipping industry. The Company operates on multiple continents and continues to pursue container terminal opportunities internationally. It also handles general cargo and provides ancillary services such as storage, container packing and unpacking, inspection, weighing, and services for refrigerated containers (reefers). The Group operates principally in one industry segment, cargo handling and related services, and geographically operates in Asia, EMEA, and the Americas, with Asia contributing the maximum revenue.
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