Osoul Investment Co (KUW:OSOUL) Interest Coverage: 5.23 (As of Mar. 2026) — 94% Below Median

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KUW:OSOUL Osoul Investment Co KUW:OSOUL
23 GF Score
Price KWD0.27
GF Value KWD0.21
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Osoul Investment Co Interest Coverage?

Osoul Investment Co KUW:OSOUL -5.02% 23 Interest Coverage is 5.23 as of Mar. 2026, which is 94% below its 10-year median of 92.21. GuruFocus rates KUW:OSOUL with a GF Score™ of 23/100 and a GF Value™ of KWD0.21 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 483 Asset Management companies, Osoul Investment Co ranks worse than 75.78% 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. Osoul Investment Co's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was KWD0.32 Mil. Osoul Investment Co's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was KWD-0.06 Mil. Osoul Investment Co's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 5.23. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

The historical rank and industry rank for Osoul Investment Co's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:

KUW:OSOUL' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.8   Med: 92.21   Max: No Debt
Current: 4.05


KUW:OSOUL's Interest Coverage is ranked worse than
75.78% of 483 companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 45.22 vs KUW:OSOUL: 4.05

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


Osoul Investment Co  (KUW:OSOUL) 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 .


Osoul Investment Co Interest Coverage Related Terms


Osoul Investment Co Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Osoul Investment Co'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.

Osoul Investment Co Interest Coverage Chart

Osoul Investment Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Interest Coverage
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Osoul Investment Co 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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KUW:OSOUL vs BLK, BX, KKR: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, Osoul Investment Co'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.


Osoul Investment Co Interest Coverage vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Osoul Investment Co's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Osoul Investment Co's Interest Coverage falls into.


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Osoul Investment Co 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.

Osoul Investment Co'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, Osoul Investment Co's Interest Expense was KWD-0.29 Mil. Its Operating Income was KWD0.51 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was KWD4.40 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (A: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*0.513/-0.285
=1.80

Osoul Investment Co's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Here, for the three months ended in Mar. 2026, Osoul Investment Co's Interest Expense was KWD-0.06 Mil. Its Operating Income was KWD0.32 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was KWD4.38 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*0.319/-0.061
=5.23

* 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 5.23 mean?
Osoul Investment Co (KUW:OSOUL) has a Interest Coverage of 5.23 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Osoul Investment Co and its competitors. This is 94% below median its historical median of 92.21. Over the past decade, Osoul Investment Co's Interest Coverage has ranged from 1.80 to 10,000.00. According to the industry distribution chart, Osoul Investment Co ranks #366 out of 483 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 75.8%.
Is Osoul Investment Co's Interest Coverage too high?
Osoul Investment Co's current Interest Coverage of 5.23 is 94% below median its 10-year median of 92.21. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.80 to a high of 10,000.00. The Asset Management industry median Interest Coverage is 45.22. Osoul Investment Co's value of 5.23 is 88.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Osoul Investment Co ranks #366 out of 483 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Osoul Investment Co has a GF Score™ of 23/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Osoul Investment Co's Interest Coverage compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Osoul Investment Co ranks #366 out of 483 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Osoul Investment Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 45.22. Osoul Investment Co's value of 5.23 is 88.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Osoul Investment Co's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 1.80 to 10,000.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 92.21 vs. the industry median of 45.22, Osoul Investment Co 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 an Asset Management company?
The median Interest Coverage among Asset Management companies is 45.22, based on 483 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. Osoul Investment Co's current Interest Coverage of 5.23 is 88.4% 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 Osoul Investment Co and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Interest Coverage is 45.22 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Osoul Investment Co's current Interest Coverage is 5.23, which is 94% below median its own 10-year median of 92.21. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Osoul Investment Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Osoul Investment Co (KUW:OSOUL) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is KWD0.21, compared to a current price of KWD0.27 — trading 26.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 5.23, which is 94% below median its 10-year median of 92.21 and 88.4% below the Asset Management industry median of 45.22. Osoul Investment Co's overall GF Score™ is 23/100 with 2 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 Osoul Investment Co (KUW:OSOUL), the current Interest Coverage is 5.23 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 Osoul Investment Co (KUW:OSOUL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Osoul Investment Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of KWD0.27 is trading 26.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of KWD0.21. GuruFocus considers Osoul Investment Co to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for KUW:OSOUL:

  • Interest Coverage: 5.23 (94% below median its 10-year median of 92.21)
  • GF Value™: KWD0.21 vs. price of KWD0.27 (26.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 23/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 88.4% below the Asset Management median (#366 of 483)

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


Osoul Investment Co Business Description

Address Al-Shuhada Street, Al-Raya Complex-Sharq, Floor 25, P.O. Box 3880, Safat, Kuwait City, KWT, 13039
Osoul Investment Co is a Kuwait-based company involved in financing and investment activities such as Investment portfolio management. Its activity includes investing in the real estate, industrial, agricultural, and other economic sectors, Securities trading operations such as buying and selling shares and bonds of companies, Dealing and trading in the foreign exchange market, and the precious metals market. The company's segment includes: Finance Segment, Investment Segment, and Real Estate Segment. The company generates all of its revenue from the Investment Segment.
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