International PetroleumIPCFF -3.06%74 Interest Coverage is 3.01 as of Mar. 2026, which is 65% below its 10-year median of 8.56. GuruFocus rates IPCFF with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of $13.08 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 728 Oil & Gas companies, International Petroleum ranks worse than 78.43% 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 Petroleum's
Operating Income
for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $28.7 Mil. International Petroleum's Interest Expense for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-9.6 Mil.
International Petroleum's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 3.01.
The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.
The historical rank and industry rank for International Petroleum's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:
IPCFF'
s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.06 Med: 8.56 Max: 25.25
Current: 2.06
IPCFF's Interest Coverage is ranked worse than 78.43% of 728
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 5.885
vs IPCFF: 2.06
International Petroleum (OTCPK:IPCFF) 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 Petroleum Interest Coverage Related Terms
International Petroleum Interest Coverage Historical Data
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The historical data trend for International Petroleum'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.
IPCFF vs COP, EOG, OXY: Interest Coverage Comparison
For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, International Petroleum'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 Petroleum Interest Coverage vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, International Petroleum's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where International Petroleum's Interest Coverage falls into.
International Petroleum 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:
* 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.
International Petroleum (IPCFF) has a Interest Coverage of 3.01 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on International Petroleum and its competitors. This is 65% below median its historical median of 8.56. Over the past decade, International Petroleum's Interest Coverage has ranged from 2.06 to 25.25. According to the industry distribution chart, International Petroleum ranks #571 out of 728 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 78.4%.
Is International Petroleum's Interest Coverage too high?
International Petroleum's current Interest Coverage of 3.01 is 65% below median its 10-year median of 8.56. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.06 to a high of 25.25. The Oil & Gas industry median Interest Coverage is 5.89. International Petroleum's value of 3.01 is 48.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, International Petroleum ranks #571 out of 728 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, International Petroleum has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does International Petroleum's Interest Coverage compare to COP and EOG?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, International Petroleum ranks #571 out of 728 companies for Interest Coverage. This places International Petroleum in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 5.89. International Petroleum's value of 3.01 is 48.9% below this benchmark. Historically, International Petroleum's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 2.06 to 25.25 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.56 vs. the industry median of 5.89, International Petroleum 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 an Oil & Gas company?
The median Interest Coverage among Oil & Gas companies is 5.89, 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. International Petroleum's current Interest Coverage of 3.01 is 48.9% 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 Petroleum and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Interest Coverage is 5.89 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. International Petroleum's current Interest Coverage is 3.01, which is 65% below median its own 10-year median of 8.56. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is International Petroleum stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, International Petroleum (IPCFF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $13.08, compared to a current price of $21.72 — trading 66% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 3.01, which is 65% below median its 10-year median of 8.56 and 48.9% below the Oil & Gas industry median of 5.89. International Petroleum's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 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 International Petroleum (IPCFF), the current Interest Coverage is 3.01 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 Petroleum (IPCFF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, International Petroleum stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $21.72 is trading 66% above its estimated GF Value™ of $13.08.
GuruFocus considers International Petroleum to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for IPCFF:
Interest Coverage: 3.01 (65% below median its 10-year median of 8.56)
GF Value™: $13.08 vs. price of $21.72 (66% above fair value)
Industry Position: 48.9% below the Oil & Gas median (#571 of 728)
No single metric tells the full story. See the IPCFF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
International Petroleum Corp is an international oil and gas exploration and production company. It is engaged in the exploration, development, and production of oil and gas. Geographically, the company holds a portfolio of oil and gas production assets and development projects in Canada, Malaysia, and France. It is based in Canada and derives revenue from the sales of gas, crude oil, and natural gas liquids, of which key revenue is derived from the sales of crude oil.
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