Blume Metal Kimya AS (IST:BLUME) Interest Coverage: 6.27 (As of Dec. 2025) — 114% Above Median


IST:BLUME Blume Metal Kimya AS IST:BLUME
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GF Value ₺7.49
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What is Blume Metal Kimya AS Interest Coverage?

Blume Metal Kimya AS IST:BLUME +1.54% 49 Interest Coverage is 6.27 as of Dec. 2025, which is 114% above its 10-year median of 2.93. GuruFocus rates IST:BLUME with a GF Score™ of 49/100 and a GF Value™ of ₺7.49 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 638 Semiconductors companies, Blume Metal Kimya AS ranks worse than 91.22% 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. Blume Metal Kimya AS's Operating Income for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was ₺17.5 Mil. Blume Metal Kimya AS's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was ₺-2.8 Mil. Blume Metal Kimya AS's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 6.27. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

The historical rank and industry rank for Blume Metal Kimya AS's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:

IST:BLUME' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.03   Med: 2.93   Max: 30.27
Current: 1.57


IST:BLUME's Interest Coverage is ranked worse than
91.22% of 638 companies
in the Semiconductors industry
Industry Median: 20.225 vs IST:BLUME: 1.57

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


Blume Metal Kimya AS  (IST:BLUME) 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 .


Blume Metal Kimya AS Interest Coverage Related Terms


Blume Metal Kimya AS Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Blume Metal Kimya AS'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.

Blume Metal Kimya AS Interest Coverage Chart

Blume Metal Kimya AS Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Interest Coverage
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.29 8.77 3.27 1.09 2.75

Blume Metal Kimya AS Quarterly Data
Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25
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IST:BLUME vs FSLR, NXT, ENPH: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Solar subindustry, Blume Metal Kimya AS'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.


Blume Metal Kimya AS Interest Coverage vs Semiconductors Industry

For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, Blume Metal Kimya AS's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Blume Metal Kimya AS's Interest Coverage falls into.


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Blume Metal Kimya AS 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.

Blume Metal Kimya AS'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, Blume Metal Kimya AS's Interest Expense was ₺-5.3 Mil. Its Operating Income was ₺14.6 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₺12.5 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (A: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*14.606/-5.314
=2.75

Blume Metal Kimya AS's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Here, for the three months ended in Dec. 2025, Blume Metal Kimya AS's Interest Expense was ₺-2.8 Mil. Its Operating Income was ₺17.5 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₺12.5 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*17.466/-2.784
=6.27

* 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 6.27 mean?
Blume Metal Kimya AS (IST:BLUME) has a Interest Coverage of 6.27 as of Dec. 2025. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Blume Metal Kimya AS and its competitors. This is 114% above median its historical median of 2.93. Over the past decade, Blume Metal Kimya AS's Interest Coverage has ranged from 0.03 to 30.27. According to the industry distribution chart, Blume Metal Kimya AS ranks #582 out of 638 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 91.2%.
Is Blume Metal Kimya AS's Interest Coverage too high?
Blume Metal Kimya AS's current Interest Coverage of 6.27 is 114% above median its 10-year median of 2.93. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.03 to a high of 30.27. The Semiconductors industry median Interest Coverage is 20.23. Blume Metal Kimya AS's value of 6.27 is 69% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Blume Metal Kimya AS ranks #582 out of 638 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Blume Metal Kimya AS has a GF Score™ of 49/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Blume Metal Kimya AS's Interest Coverage compare to FSLR and NXT?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, Blume Metal Kimya AS ranks #582 out of 638 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Blume Metal Kimya AS in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 20.23. Blume Metal Kimya AS's value of 6.27 is 69% below this benchmark. Historically, Blume Metal Kimya AS's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 0.03 to 30.27 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.93 vs. the industry median of 20.23, Blume Metal Kimya AS 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 Semiconductors company?
The median Interest Coverage among Semiconductors companies is 20.23, based on 638 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. Blume Metal Kimya AS's current Interest Coverage of 6.27 is 69% 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 Blume Metal Kimya AS and its competitors. For the Semiconductors industry, the median Interest Coverage is 20.23 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Blume Metal Kimya AS's current Interest Coverage is 6.27, which is 114% above median its own 10-year median of 2.93. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Blume Metal Kimya AS stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Blume Metal Kimya AS (IST:BLUME) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₺7.49, compared to a current price of ₺31.58 — trading 321.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 6.27, which is 114% above median its 10-year median of 2.93 and 69% below the Semiconductors industry median of 20.23. Blume Metal Kimya AS's overall GF Score™ is 49/100 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 Blume Metal Kimya AS (IST:BLUME), the current Interest Coverage is 6.27 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 Blume Metal Kimya AS (IST:BLUME) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Blume Metal Kimya AS stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ₺31.58 is trading 321.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₺7.49. GuruFocus considers Blume Metal Kimya AS to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for IST:BLUME:

  • Interest Coverage: 6.27 (114% above median its 10-year median of 2.93)
  • GF Value™: ₺7.49 vs. price of ₺31.58 (321.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 49/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 69% below the Semiconductors median (#582 of 638)

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


Blume Metal Kimya AS Business Description

Address Race Dead End Street B, Block No:1, Interior Door No:164, Tuzla, Istanbul, TUR
Blume Metal Kimya AS enagegd in the production and sales of solar power plants.
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