Selcuk Ecza Deposu Ticaret venayi AS (IST:SELEC) Interest Coverage: 28.23 (As of Mar. 2026) — 122% Above Median


IST:SELEC Selcuk Ecza Deposu Ticaret ve Sanayi AS IST:SELEC
79 GF Score
Price ₺198.30
GF Value ₺86.35
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 9 Warning Signs
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What is Selcuk Ecza Deposu Ticaret venayi AS Interest Coverage?

Selcuk Ecza Deposu Ticaret venayi AS IST:SELEC -7.72% 79 Interest Coverage is 28.23 as of Mar. 2026, which is 122% above its 10-year median of 12.74. GuruFocus rates IST:SELEC with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of ₺86.35 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 91 Medical Distribution companies, Selcuk Ecza Deposu Ticaret venayi AS ranks better than 57.14% 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. Selcuk Ecza Deposu Ticaret venayi AS's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₺3,295 Mil. Selcuk Ecza Deposu Ticaret venayi AS's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₺-117 Mil. Selcuk Ecza Deposu Ticaret venayi AS's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 28.23. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

The historical rank and industry rank for Selcuk Ecza Deposu Ticaret venayi AS's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:

IST:SELEC' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.21   Med: 12.74   Max: 81.73
Current: 8.21


IST:SELEC's Interest Coverage is ranked better than
57.14% of 91 companies
in the Medical Distribution industry
Industry Median: 6.92 vs IST:SELEC: 8.21

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


Selcuk Ecza Deposu Ticaret venayi AS  (IST:SELEC) 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 .


Selcuk Ecza Deposu Ticaret venayi AS Interest Coverage Related Terms


Selcuk Ecza Deposu Ticaret venayi AS Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Selcuk Ecza Deposu Ticaret venayi 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.

Selcuk Ecza Deposu Ticaret venayi AS Interest Coverage Chart

Selcuk Ecza Deposu Ticaret venayi AS Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Interest Coverage
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Selcuk Ecza Deposu Ticaret venayi AS Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Interest Coverage Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.66 1.84 3.79 12.69 28.23

IST:SELEC vs MCK, COR, CAH: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Medical Distribution subindustry, Selcuk Ecza Deposu Ticaret venayi 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.


Selcuk Ecza Deposu Ticaret venayi AS Interest Coverage vs Medical Distribution Industry

For the Medical Distribution industry and Healthcare sector, Selcuk Ecza Deposu Ticaret venayi AS's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Selcuk Ecza Deposu Ticaret venayi AS's Interest Coverage falls into.


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Selcuk Ecza Deposu Ticaret venayi 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.

Selcuk Ecza Deposu Ticaret venayi 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, Selcuk Ecza Deposu Ticaret venayi AS's Interest Expense was ₺-1,160 Mil. Its Operating Income was ₺3,766 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₺125 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (A: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*3766.479/-1159.78
=3.25

Selcuk Ecza Deposu Ticaret venayi AS's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Here, for the three months ended in Mar. 2026, Selcuk Ecza Deposu Ticaret venayi AS's Interest Expense was ₺-117 Mil. Its Operating Income was ₺3,295 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₺110 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*3294.842/-116.72
=28.23

* 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 28.23 mean?
Selcuk Ecza Deposu Ticaret venayi AS (IST:SELEC) has a Interest Coverage of 28.23 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Selcuk Ecza Deposu Ticaret venayi AS and its competitors. This is 122% above median its historical median of 12.74. Over the past decade, Selcuk Ecza Deposu Ticaret venayi AS's Interest Coverage has ranged from 2.21 to 81.73. According to the industry distribution chart, Selcuk Ecza Deposu Ticaret venayi AS ranks #39 out of 91 companies in the Medical Distribution industry, placing it in the top 42.9%.
Is Selcuk Ecza Deposu Ticaret venayi AS's Interest Coverage too high?
Selcuk Ecza Deposu Ticaret venayi AS's current Interest Coverage of 28.23 is 122% above median its 10-year median of 12.74. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.21 to a high of 81.73. The Medical Distribution industry median Interest Coverage is 6.92. Selcuk Ecza Deposu Ticaret venayi AS's value of 28.23 is 307.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Selcuk Ecza Deposu Ticaret venayi AS ranks #39 out of 91 companies in the Medical Distribution industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Selcuk Ecza Deposu Ticaret venayi AS has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Selcuk Ecza Deposu Ticaret venayi AS's Interest Coverage compare to MCK and COR?
According to the Medical Distribution industry distribution chart, Selcuk Ecza Deposu Ticaret venayi AS ranks #39 out of 91 companies for Interest Coverage. This puts Selcuk Ecza Deposu Ticaret venayi AS in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 6.92. Selcuk Ecza Deposu Ticaret venayi AS's value of 28.23 is 307.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Selcuk Ecza Deposu Ticaret venayi AS's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 2.21 to 81.73 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 12.74 vs. the industry median of 6.92, Selcuk Ecza Deposu Ticaret venayi AS 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 a Medical Distribution company?
The median Interest Coverage among Medical Distribution companies is 6.92, based on 91 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. Selcuk Ecza Deposu Ticaret venayi AS's current Interest Coverage of 28.23 is 307.9% 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 Selcuk Ecza Deposu Ticaret venayi AS and its competitors. For the Medical Distribution industry, the median Interest Coverage is 6.92 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Selcuk Ecza Deposu Ticaret venayi AS's current Interest Coverage is 28.23, which is 122% above median its own 10-year median of 12.74. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Selcuk Ecza Deposu Ticaret venayi AS stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Selcuk Ecza Deposu Ticaret venayi AS (IST:SELEC) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₺86.35, compared to a current price of ₺198.30 — trading 129.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 28.23, which is 122% above median its 10-year median of 12.74 and 307.9% above the Medical Distribution industry median of 6.92. Selcuk Ecza Deposu Ticaret venayi AS's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 9 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 Selcuk Ecza Deposu Ticaret venayi AS (IST:SELEC), the current Interest Coverage is 28.23 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 Selcuk Ecza Deposu Ticaret venayi AS (IST:SELEC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Selcuk Ecza Deposu Ticaret venayi AS stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ₺198.30 is trading 129.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₺86.35. GuruFocus considers Selcuk Ecza Deposu Ticaret venayi AS to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for IST:SELEC:

  • Interest Coverage: 28.23 (122% above median its 10-year median of 12.74)
  • GF Value™: ₺86.35 vs. price of ₺198.30 (129.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 79/100 with 9 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 307.9% above the Medical Distribution median (#39 of 91)

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


Selcuk Ecza Deposu Ticaret venayi AS Business Description

Address Altunizade Mah. Kusbakisi Cad. No: 37, Nakkastepe, Istanbul, TUR, 34662
Selcuk Ecza Deposu Ticaret ve Sanayi AS and its subsidiaries are in the business of export and import of drugs and patent medicines, medical supplies with pharmacy depot operations and also organize distribution channels between drug manufacturers, hospitals, and pharmacies. The company also distributes cosmetics, personal care, infant food, vitamins, medical and similar products.
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