Nu-World HoldingsJSE:NWL +5.26%69 Interest Coverage is 20.63 as of Feb. 2026, which is 139% above its 10-year median of 8.63. GuruFocus rates JSE:NWL with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of R31.55 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,672 Hardware companies, Nu-World Holdings ranks better than 58.01% 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. Nu-World Holdings's
Operating Income
for the
six
months ended in Feb. 2026 was R57 Mil. Nu-World Holdings's Interest Expense for the
six
months ended in Feb. 2026 was R-3 Mil.
Nu-World Holdings's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 20.63.
The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.
The historical rank and industry rank for Nu-World Holdings's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:
JSE:NWL'
s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.43 Med: 8.63 Max: 23.44
Current: 20.89
JSE:NWL's Interest Coverage is ranked better than 58.01% of 1672
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 13.73
vs JSE:NWL: 20.89
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 .
Nu-World Holdings Interest Coverage Related Terms
Nu-World Holdings Interest Coverage Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Nu-World Holdings'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.
For the Consumer Electronics subindustry, Nu-World Holdings'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.
Nu-World Holdings Interest Coverage vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Nu-World Holdings's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Nu-World Holdings's Interest Coverage falls into.
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.
Nu-World Holdings (JSE:NWL) has a Interest Coverage of 20.63 as of Feb. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Nu-World Holdings and its competitors. This is 139% above median its historical median of 8.63. Over the past decade, Nu-World Holdings' Interest Coverage has ranged from 5.43 to 23.44. According to the industry distribution chart, Nu-World Holdings ranks #702 out of 1672 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 42%.
Is Nu-World Holdings' Interest Coverage too high?
Nu-World Holdings' current Interest Coverage of 20.63 is 139% above median its 10-year median of 8.63. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.43 to a high of 23.44. The Hardware industry median Interest Coverage is 13.73. Nu-World Holdings' value of 20.63 is 50.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Nu-World Holdings ranks #702 out of 1672 companies in the Hardware industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Nu-World Holdings has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nu-World Holdings' Interest Coverage compare to AAPL?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Nu-World Holdings ranks #702 out of 1672 companies for Interest Coverage. This puts Nu-World Holdings in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 13.73. Nu-World Holdings' value of 20.63 is 50.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Nu-World Holdings' own Interest Coverage has ranged from 5.43 to 23.44 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.63 vs. the industry median of 13.73, Nu-World Holdings 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 Hardware company?
The median Interest Coverage among Hardware companies is 13.73, based on 1,672 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. Nu-World Holdings's current Interest Coverage of 20.63 is 50.3% 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 Nu-World Holdings and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Interest Coverage is 13.73 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Nu-World Holdings's current Interest Coverage is 20.63, which is 139% above median its own 10-year median of 8.63. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nu-World Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nu-World Holdings (JSE:NWL) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is R31.55, compared to a current price of R30.00 — trading 4.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 20.63, which is 139% above median its 10-year median of 8.63 and 50.3% above the Hardware industry median of 13.73. Nu-World Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 69/100 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 Nu-World Holdings (JSE:NWL), the current Interest Coverage is 20.63 as of Feb. 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 Nu-World Holdings (JSE:NWL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nu-World Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of R30.00 is trading 4.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of R31.55.
GuruFocus considers Nu-World Holdings to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for JSE:NWL:
Interest Coverage: 20.63 (139% above median its 10-year median of 8.63)
GF Value™: R31.55 vs. price of R30.00 (4.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 50.3% above the Hardware median (#702 of 1672)
No single metric tells the full story. See the JSE:NWL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Nu-World Holdings Ltd, along with its subsidiaries, is engaged in importing, manufacturing, assembling, marketing, and distributing branded consumer goods, including consumer electronics, high-technology, small electrical appliances, white goods, liquor, and furniture. It also manufactures kitchenware and Telefunken. The company operates its business in geographic segments that include South Africa, Hong Kong, Australia, and the United Arab Emirates. The South African segment generates maximum revenue for the company.
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