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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. National Petroleum Services Co KSC's
Operating Income
for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was KWD4.10 Mil. National Petroleum Services Co KSC's Interest Expense for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was KWD-0.01 Mil.
National Petroleum Services Co KSC's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 682.83.
The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.
Good Sign:
Ben Graham prefers companies' interest coverage to be at least 5. National Petroleum Services Co KSC has enough cash to cover all of its debt. Its financial situation is stable.
The historical rank and industry rank for National Petroleum Services Co KSC's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:
KUW:NAPESCO'
s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 136.02 Med: 504.47 Max: No Debt
Current: 548.53
KUW:NAPESCO's Interest Coverage is ranked better than 88.49% of 730
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 5.89
vs KUW:NAPESCO: 548.53
National Petroleum Services Co KSC (KUW:NAPESCO) 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 .
National Petroleum Services Co KSC Interest Coverage Related Terms
National Petroleum Services Co KSC 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.
National Petroleum Services Co KSC Interest Coverage Chart
KUW:NAPESCO vs SLB, BKR, HAL: Interest Coverage Comparison
For the Oil & Gas Equipment & Services subindustry, National Petroleum Services Co KSC'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.
National Petroleum Services Co KSC Interest Coverage vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, National Petroleum Services Co KSC's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where National Petroleum Services Co KSC's Interest Coverage falls into.
National Petroleum Services Co KSC 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:
* 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.
National Petroleum Services Co KSC (KUW:NAPESCO) has a Interest Coverage of 682.83 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on National Petroleum Services Co KSC and its competitors. This is 35% above median its historical median of 504.47. Over the past decade, National Petroleum Services Co KSC's Interest Coverage has ranged from 136.02 to 10,000.00. According to the industry distribution chart, National Petroleum Services Co KSC ranks #84 out of 730 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 11.5%.
Is National Petroleum Services Co KSC's Interest Coverage too high?
National Petroleum Services Co KSC's current Interest Coverage of 682.83 is 35% above median its 10-year median of 504.47. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 136.02 to a high of 10,000.00. The Oil & Gas industry median Interest Coverage is 5.89. National Petroleum Services Co KSC's value of 682.83 is 11493% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, National Petroleum Services Co KSC ranks #84 out of 730 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, National Petroleum Services Co KSC has a GF Score™ of 99/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does National Petroleum Services Co KSC's Interest Coverage compare to SLB and BKR?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, National Petroleum Services Co KSC ranks #84 out of 730 companies for Interest Coverage. This places National Petroleum Services Co KSC in the top 12% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Interest Coverage is 5.89. National Petroleum Services Co KSC's value of 682.83 is 11493% above this benchmark. Historically, National Petroleum Services Co KSC's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 136.02 to 10,000.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 504.47 vs. the industry median of 5.89, National Petroleum Services Co KSC 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 an Oil & Gas company?
The median Interest Coverage among Oil & Gas companies is 5.89, based on 730 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. National Petroleum Services Co KSC's current Interest Coverage of 682.83 is 11493% 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 National Petroleum Services Co KSC and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Interest Coverage is 5.89 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. National Petroleum Services Co KSC's current Interest Coverage is 682.83, which is 35% above median its own 10-year median of 504.47. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is National Petroleum Services Co KSC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, National Petroleum Services Co KSC (KUW:NAPESCO) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is KWD1.48, compared to a current price of KWD1.48 — trading right at its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 682.83, which is 35% above median its 10-year median of 504.47 and 11493% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 5.89. National Petroleum Services Co KSC's overall GF Score™ is 99/100 with 1 warning sign 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 National Petroleum Services Co KSC (KUW:NAPESCO), the current Interest Coverage is 682.83 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 National Petroleum Services Co KSC (KUW:NAPESCO) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, National Petroleum Services Co KSC stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of KWD1.48 is trading 0% below its estimated GF Value™ of KWD1.48.
GuruFocus considers National Petroleum Services Co KSC to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for KUW:NAPESCO:
Interest Coverage: 682.83 (35% above median its 10-year median of 504.47)
GF Value™: KWD1.48 vs. price of KWD1.48 (0% below fair value)
Industry Position: 11493% above the Oil & Gas median (#84 of 730)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KUW:NAPESCO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
National Petroleum Services Co KSC Business Description
National Petroleum Services Co KSC provides oilfield services for the oil and gas industry in Kuwait. The company is engaged in carrying out all support services for wells drilling, repairing, and preparation for production as well as wells maintenance related services. It is also engaged in establishing industrial firms for the purpose of manufacturing and producing the equipment and materials needed for well drilling and repair. There are two segments within which the company operates namely oilfield services and non-oilfield services. The majority of the revenue is mainly from Oil field contracts that include Pumping services, and then Non- oil field contracts that involve supply power and environment, safety services.
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