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. Specialities Group Holding Co KSCC's
Operating Income
for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was KWD0.82 Mil. Specialities Group Holding Co KSCC's Interest Expense for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was KWD-0.04 Mil.
Specialities Group Holding Co KSCC's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 22.67.
The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.
The historical rank and industry rank for Specialities Group Holding Co KSCC's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:
KUW:SPEC'
s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 7.58 Med: No Debt Max: No Debt
Current: 17.88
KUW:SPEC's Interest Coverage is ranked better than 75% of 428
companies
in the Conglomerates industry
Industry Median: 5.31
vs KUW:SPEC: 17.88
Specialities Group Holding Co KSCC (KUW:SPEC) 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 .
Specialities Group Holding Co KSCC Interest Coverage Related Terms
Specialities Group 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.
Specialities Group Holding Co KSCC Interest Coverage Chart
KUW:SPEC vs HON, MMM: Interest Coverage Comparison
For the Conglomerates subindustry, Specialities Group 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.
Specialities Group Holding Co KSCC Interest Coverage vs Conglomerates Industry
For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, Specialities Group Holding Co KSCC's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Specialities Group Holding Co KSCC's Interest Coverage falls into.
Specialities Group 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:
* 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.
Specialities Group Holding Co KSCC (KUW:SPEC) has a Interest Coverage of 22.67 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Specialities Group Holding Co KSCC and its competitors. This is 100% below median its historical median of 10,000.00. Over the past decade, Specialities Group Holding Co KSCC's Interest Coverage has ranged from 7.58 to 10,000.00. According to the industry distribution chart, Specialities Group Holding Co KSCC ranks #107 out of 428 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 25%.
Is Specialities Group Holding Co KSCC's Interest Coverage too high?
Specialities Group Holding Co KSCC's current Interest Coverage of 22.67 is 100% below median its 10-year median of 10,000.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.58 to a high of 10,000.00. The Conglomerates industry median Interest Coverage is 5.31. Specialities Group Holding Co KSCC's value of 22.67 is 326.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Specialities Group Holding Co KSCC ranks #107 out of 428 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Specialities Group Holding Co KSCC has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Specialities Group Holding Co KSCC's Interest Coverage compare to HON and MMM?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, Specialities Group Holding Co KSCC ranks #107 out of 428 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Specialities Group Holding Co KSCC in the top 25% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Interest Coverage is 5.31. Specialities Group Holding Co KSCC's value of 22.67 is 326.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Specialities Group Holding Co KSCC's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 7.58 to 10,000.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 10,000.00 vs. the industry median of 5.31, Specialities Group Holding Co KSCC 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 Conglomerates company?
The median Interest Coverage among Conglomerates companies is 5.31, based on 428 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. Specialities Group Holding Co KSCC's current Interest Coverage of 22.67 is 326.9% 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 Specialities Group Holding Co KSCC and its competitors. For the Conglomerates industry, the median Interest Coverage is 5.31 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Specialities Group Holding Co KSCC's current Interest Coverage is 22.67, which is 100% below median its own 10-year median of 10,000.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Specialities Group Holding Co KSCC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Specialities Group Holding Co KSCC (KUW:SPEC) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is KWD0.20, compared to a current price of KWD0.24 — trading 21.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 22.67, which is 100% below median its 10-year median of 10,000.00 and 326.9% above the Conglomerates industry median of 5.31. Specialities Group Holding Co KSCC's overall GF Score™ is 56/100 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 Specialities Group Holding Co KSCC (KUW:SPEC), the current Interest Coverage is 22.67 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 Specialities Group Holding Co KSCC (KUW:SPEC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Specialities Group Holding Co KSCC stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of KWD0.24 is trading 21.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of KWD0.20.
GuruFocus considers Specialities Group Holding Co KSCC to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for KUW:SPEC:
Interest Coverage: 22.67 (100% below median its 10-year median of 10,000.00)
GF Value™: KWD0.20 vs. price of KWD0.24 (21.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 326.9% above the Conglomerates median (#107 of 428)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KUW:SPEC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Specialities Group Holding Co KSCC Business Description
Specialities Group Holding Co KSCC is a diversified company operating various businesses. It is engaged in manufacturing and importing special construction chemicals and waterproofing systems with all necessary support and services. It is also involved in trading, manufacturing of construction materials and chemicals, and providing contracting and construction services. Additionally, the company has diversified its investments in the real estate and energy sectors through its subsidiaries. The Group generates maximum revenue from its general trading, marine, contracting, and construction activities, followed by its Oil and gas and Real estate activities. Geographically, it generates maximum revenue from Kuwait and also has its presence in other Gulf countries.
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