National Consumer Holding Co (S A K C) (KUW:NCCI) Interest Coverage: 0 (At Loss) (As of Mar. 2026)


What is National Consumer Holding Co (S A K C) Interest Coverage?

National Consumer Holding Co (S A K C) KUW:NCCI -0.31% Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss) as of Mar. 2026. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 318 Packaging & Containers companies, National Consumer Holding Co (S A K C) ranks worse than 314465.09% 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. National Consumer Holding Co (S A K C)'s Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was KWD-0.30 Mil. National Consumer Holding Co (S A K C)'s Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was KWD-0.04 Mil. did not have earnings to cover the interest expense. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

The historical rank and industry rank for National Consumer Holding Co (S A K C)'s Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:


KUW:NCCI's Interest Coverage is not ranked *
in the Packaging & Containers industry.
Industry Median: 6.05
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Interest Coverage only.

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

National Consumer Holding Co (S A K C)  (KUW:NCCI) 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 Consumer Holding Co (S A K C) Interest Coverage Related Terms

National Consumer Holding Co (S A K C) Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for National Consumer Holding Co (S A K C)'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.

National Consumer Holding Co (S A K C) Interest Coverage Chart

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KUW:NCCI vs SW, PKG, IP: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, National Consumer Holding Co (S A K C)'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 Consumer Holding Co (S A K C) Interest Coverage vs Packaging & Containers Industry

For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, National Consumer Holding Co (S A K C)'s Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where National Consumer Holding Co (S A K C)'s Interest Coverage falls into.


National Consumer Holding Co (S A K C) 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.

National Consumer Holding Co (S A K C)'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, National Consumer Holding Co (S A K C)'s Interest Expense was KWD-0.16 Mil. Its Operating Income was KWD-0.88 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was KWD2.86 Mil.

National Consumer Holding Co (S A K C) did not have earnings to cover the interest expense.

National Consumer Holding Co (S A K C)'s Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Here, for the three months ended in Mar. 2026, National Consumer Holding Co (S A K C)'s Interest Expense was KWD-0.04 Mil. Its Operating Income was KWD-0.30 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was KWD2.74 Mil.

National Consumer Holding Co (S A K C) 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.

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 (At Loss) mean?
National Consumer Holding Co (S A K C) (KUW:NCCI) 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 National Consumer Holding Co (S A K C) and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, National Consumer Holding Co (S A K C) ranks #999999 out of 318 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry.
Is National Consumer Holding Co (S A K C)'s Interest Coverage too high?
National Consumer Holding Co (S A K C)'s current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). Based on the distribution chart, National Consumer Holding Co (S A K C) ranks #999999 out of 318 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers.
How does National Consumer Holding Co (S A K C)'s Interest Coverage compare to SW and PKG?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, National Consumer Holding Co (S A K C) ranks #999999 out of 318 companies for Interest Coverage. This places National Consumer Holding Co (S A K C) in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 6.05. 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 Packaging & Containers company?
The median Interest Coverage among Packaging & Containers companies is 6.05, based on 318 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 National Consumer Holding Co (S A K C) and its competitors. For the Packaging & Containers industry, the median Interest Coverage is 6.05 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. National Consumer Holding Co (S A K C)'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 National Consumer Holding Co (S A K C) stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, National Consumer Holding Co (S A K C) (KUW:NCCI) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is KWD0.14, compared to a current price of KWD0.10 — trading 30.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). 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 Consumer Holding Co (S A K C) (KUW:NCCI), 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.

National Consumer Holding Co (S A K C) Business Description

Address Khaled Bin Al-Waleed Street, P.O. Box 3767, Al-Madina Tower, 9th Floor, Sharq, Office No. 1, Kuwait City, KWT, 13038
National Consumer Holding Co (S A K C) manufactures and sells consumer products. The company produces facial tissue, Toilet Roll, Private label Tissue for a private customer, and Corrugated Carton, as well as Deformed Steel Bars and Plain Round steel bars. Geographically, it derives a majority of revenue from Kuwait and also has a presence in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC Countries).