PT Mitrabahtera Segara Sejati Tbk (ISX:MBSS) Interest Coverage: 0.85 (As of Mar. 2026) — 91% Below Median

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ISX:MBSS PT Mitrabahtera Segara Sejati Tbk ISX:MBSS
54 GF Score
Price Rp2,620.00
GF Value Rp895.22
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is PT Mitrabahtera Segara Sejati Tbk Interest Coverage?

PT Mitrabahtera Segara Sejati Tbk ISX:MBSS +3.97% 54 Interest Coverage is 0.85 as of Mar. 2026, which is 91% below its 10-year median of 9.53. GuruFocus rates ISX:MBSS with a GF Score™ of 54/100 and a GF Value™ of Rp895.22 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 842 Transportation companies, PT Mitrabahtera Segara Sejati Tbk ranks worse than 53.09% 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. PT Mitrabahtera Segara Sejati Tbk's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was Rp3,831 Mil. PT Mitrabahtera Segara Sejati Tbk's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was Rp-4,532 Mil. PT Mitrabahtera Segara Sejati Tbk's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.85. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

The historical rank and industry rank for PT Mitrabahtera Segara Sejati Tbk's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:

ISX:MBSS' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.43   Med: 9.53   Max: 26.41
Current: 5.22


ISX:MBSS's Interest Coverage is ranked worse than
53.09% of 842 companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 5.72 vs ISX:MBSS: 5.22

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


PT Mitrabahtera Segara Sejati Tbk  (ISX:MBSS) 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 .


PT Mitrabahtera Segara Sejati Tbk Interest Coverage Related Terms


PT Mitrabahtera Segara Sejati Tbk Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for PT Mitrabahtera Segara Sejati Tbk'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.

PT Mitrabahtera Segara Sejati Tbk Interest Coverage Chart

PT Mitrabahtera Segara Sejati Tbk Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Interest Coverage
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PT Mitrabahtera Segara Sejati Tbk 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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PT Mitrabahtera Segara Sejati Tbk Interest Coverage Competitor Comparison

For the Marine Shipping subindustry, PT Mitrabahtera Segara Sejati Tbk'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.


PT Mitrabahtera Segara Sejati Tbk Interest Coverage vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, PT Mitrabahtera Segara Sejati Tbk's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where PT Mitrabahtera Segara Sejati Tbk's Interest Coverage falls into.


ISX:MBSS
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PT Mitrabahtera Segara Sejati Tbk ISX:MBSS
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PT Mitrabahtera Segara Sejati Tbk 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.

PT Mitrabahtera Segara Sejati Tbk'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, PT Mitrabahtera Segara Sejati Tbk's Interest Expense was Rp-24,693 Mil. Its Operating Income was Rp188,145 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was Rp132,566 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (A: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*188144.655/-24693.214
=7.62

PT Mitrabahtera Segara Sejati Tbk's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Here, for the three months ended in Mar. 2026, PT Mitrabahtera Segara Sejati Tbk's Interest Expense was Rp-4,532 Mil. Its Operating Income was Rp3,831 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was Rp105,168 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*3830.772/-4532.015
=0.85

* 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 0.85 mean?
PT Mitrabahtera Segara Sejati Tbk (ISX:MBSS) has a Interest Coverage of 0.85 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on PT Mitrabahtera Segara Sejati Tbk and its competitors. This is 91% below median its historical median of 9.53. Over the past decade, PT Mitrabahtera Segara Sejati Tbk's Interest Coverage has ranged from 1.43 to 26.41. According to the industry distribution chart, PT Mitrabahtera Segara Sejati Tbk ranks #447 out of 842 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 53.1%.
Is PT Mitrabahtera Segara Sejati Tbk's Interest Coverage too high?
PT Mitrabahtera Segara Sejati Tbk's current Interest Coverage of 0.85 is 91% below median its 10-year median of 9.53. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.43 to a high of 26.41. The Transportation industry median Interest Coverage is 5.72. PT Mitrabahtera Segara Sejati Tbk's value of 0.85 is 85.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, PT Mitrabahtera Segara Sejati Tbk ranks #447 out of 842 companies in the Transportation industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, PT Mitrabahtera Segara Sejati Tbk has a GF Score™ of 54/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does PT Mitrabahtera Segara Sejati Tbk's Interest Coverage compare to competitors?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, PT Mitrabahtera Segara Sejati Tbk ranks #447 out of 842 companies for Interest Coverage. This places PT Mitrabahtera Segara Sejati Tbk in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 5.72. PT Mitrabahtera Segara Sejati Tbk's value of 0.85 is 85.1% below this benchmark. Historically, PT Mitrabahtera Segara Sejati Tbk's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 1.43 to 26.41 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 9.53 vs. the industry median of 5.72, PT Mitrabahtera Segara Sejati Tbk 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 842 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. PT Mitrabahtera Segara Sejati Tbk's current Interest Coverage of 0.85 is 85.1% 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 PT Mitrabahtera Segara Sejati Tbk 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. PT Mitrabahtera Segara Sejati Tbk's current Interest Coverage is 0.85, which is 91% below median its own 10-year median of 9.53. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is PT Mitrabahtera Segara Sejati Tbk stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PT Mitrabahtera Segara Sejati Tbk (ISX:MBSS) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is Rp895.22, compared to a current price of Rp2,620.00 — trading 192.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 0.85, which is 91% below median its 10-year median of 9.53 and 85.1% below the Transportation industry median of 5.72. PT Mitrabahtera Segara Sejati Tbk's overall GF Score™ is 54/100 with 4 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 PT Mitrabahtera Segara Sejati Tbk (ISX:MBSS), the current Interest Coverage is 0.85 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 PT Mitrabahtera Segara Sejati Tbk (ISX:MBSS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PT Mitrabahtera Segara Sejati Tbk stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of Rp2,620.00 is trading 192.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of Rp895.22. GuruFocus considers PT Mitrabahtera Segara Sejati Tbk to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for ISX:MBSS:

  • Interest Coverage: 0.85 (91% below median its 10-year median of 9.53)
  • GF Value™: Rp895.22 vs. price of Rp2,620.00 (192.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 54/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 85.1% below the Transportation median (#447 of 842)

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


PT Mitrabahtera Segara Sejati Tbk Business Description

Address Jalan. MH. Thamrin No. 10, Autograph Tower, Thamrin Nine Complex, Tanah Abang, Jakarta, IDN, 10230
PT Mitrabahtera Segara Sejati Tbk conducts its business activities in the field of sea transportation services for bulk cargo, specifically on coal and nickel commodities. The Company operates a fleet of tugboats and barges to provide integrated, efficient, and reliable sea transportation and transshipment services. Operational activities include the transportation of cargo from loading ports to discharging ports, as well as transportation from loading ports to anchorage points for supporting transshipment activities. The Company's fleet consists of tugboats, barges, mother vessel, and other supporting vessels. Its business segments include Tugboats and barges, which generate maximum revenue, Floating cranes, and Motor vessel.
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