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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. Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC's
Operating Income
for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was KWD-0.09 Mil. Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC's Interest Expense for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was KWD-0.27 Mil.
did not have earnings to cover the interest expense.
The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.
Warning Sign:
Ben Graham prefers companies' interest coverage to be at least 5. Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC interest coverage is 2.16, which is low.
The historical rank and industry rank for Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:
KUW:GFC'
s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.16 Med: 5001.88 Max: No Debt
Current: 2.16
KUW:GFC's Interest Coverage is ranked worse than 83.78% of 814
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 13.085
vs KUW:GFC: 2.16
Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC (KUW:GFC) 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 .
Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC Interest Coverage Related Terms
Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC Interest Coverage Historical Data
* 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.
Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC Interest Coverage Chart
KUW:GFC vs CTAS, CPRT, ULS: Interest Coverage Comparison
For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC'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.
Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC Interest Coverage vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC's Interest Coverage falls into.
Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC 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:
Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC did not have earnings to cover the 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.
What does a Interest Coverage of 0 (At Loss) mean?
Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC (KUW:GFC) has a Interest Coverage of 0 (At Loss) as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC and its competitors. Over the past decade, Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC's Interest Coverage has ranged from 2.16 to 10,000.00. According to the industry distribution chart, Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC ranks #682 out of 814 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 83.8%.
Is Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC's Interest Coverage too high?
Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC's current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.16 to a high of 10,000.00. Based on the distribution chart, Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC ranks #682 out of 814 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC has a GF Score™ of 16/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC's Interest Coverage compare to CTAS and CPRT?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC ranks #682 out of 814 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 13.09. Historically, Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 2.16 to 10,000.00 over the past decade. 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 Business Services company?
The median Interest Coverage among Business Services companies is 13.09, based on 814 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. 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 Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Interest Coverage is 13.09 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC's current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC (KUW:GFC) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is KWD0.22, compared to a current price of KWD0.36 — trading 61.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC's overall GF Score™ is 16/100 with 5 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 Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC (KUW:GFC), the current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss) 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 Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC (KUW:GFC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of KWD0.36 is trading 61.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of KWD0.22.
GuruFocus considers Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for KUW:GFC:
Interest Coverage: 0 (At Loss)
GF Value™: KWD0.22 vs. price of KWD0.36 (61.4% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KUW:GFC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC Business Description
Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC is a franchise developer operating across the Gulf countries of Kuwait, the UAE, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Oman, and Qatar. The company offers franchising opportunities for the following brands: Computer Troubleshooters, Premiere Executive, Bon Sweets, Beit Dickson, and Adolfo Dominguez. Along with its subsidiaries, the company operates in the following segments: Investments, Trading, and Food Catering. Maximum revenue is generated from the Investments segment, which is engaged in the utilization of franchising activities, property ownership, and investment. The Trading segment is involved in general trading activities, and the Food Catering segment engages in the catering of foodstuffs.
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