MTI Wireless Edge (LSE:MWE) Interest Coverage: 6.51 (As of Mar. 2026) — 58% Below Median


LSE:MWE MTI Wireless Edge Ltd LSE:MWE
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What is MTI Wireless Edge Interest Coverage?

MTI Wireless Edge LSE:MWE 71 Interest Coverage is 6.51 as of Mar. 2026, which is 58% below its 10-year median of 15.32. GuruFocus rates LSE:MWE with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of £0.49 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,672 Hardware companies, MTI Wireless Edge ranks better than 56.64% 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. MTI Wireless Edge's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was £1.13 Mil. MTI Wireless Edge's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was £-0.17 Mil. MTI Wireless Edge's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 6.51. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

The historical rank and industry rank for MTI Wireless Edge's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:

LSE:MWE' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.23   Med: 15.32   Max: 19.42
Current: 19.23


LSE:MWE's Interest Coverage is ranked better than
56.64% of 1672 companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 13.73 vs LSE:MWE: 19.23

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


MTI Wireless Edge  (LSE:MWE) 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 .


MTI Wireless Edge Interest Coverage Related Terms


MTI Wireless Edge Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for MTI Wireless Edge'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.

MTI Wireless Edge Interest Coverage Chart

MTI Wireless Edge Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Interest Coverage
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MTI Wireless Edge 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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LSE:MWE vs CSCO, CIEN, MSI: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Communication Equipment subindustry, MTI Wireless Edge'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.


MTI Wireless Edge Interest Coverage vs Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, MTI Wireless Edge's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where MTI Wireless Edge's Interest Coverage falls into.


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MTI Wireless Edge 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.

MTI Wireless Edge'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, MTI Wireless Edge's Interest Expense was £-0.22 Mil. Its Operating Income was £4.33 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was £0.49 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (A: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*4.33/-0.223
=19.42

MTI Wireless Edge's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Here, for the three months ended in Mar. 2026, MTI Wireless Edge's Interest Expense was £-0.17 Mil. Its Operating Income was £1.13 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was £0.44 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*1.127/-0.173
=6.51

* 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 6.51 mean?
MTI Wireless Edge (LSE:MWE) has a Interest Coverage of 6.51 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on MTI Wireless Edge and its competitors. This is 58% below median its historical median of 15.32. Over the past decade, MTI Wireless Edge's Interest Coverage has ranged from 5.23 to 19.42. According to the industry distribution chart, MTI Wireless Edge ranks #725 out of 1672 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 43.4%.
Is MTI Wireless Edge's Interest Coverage too high?
MTI Wireless Edge's current Interest Coverage of 6.51 is 58% below median its 10-year median of 15.32. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.23 to a high of 19.42. The Hardware industry median Interest Coverage is 13.73. MTI Wireless Edge's value of 6.51 is 52.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, MTI Wireless Edge ranks #725 out of 1672 companies in the Hardware industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, MTI Wireless Edge has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does MTI Wireless Edge's Interest Coverage compare to CSCO and CIEN?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, MTI Wireless Edge ranks #725 out of 1672 companies for Interest Coverage. This puts MTI Wireless Edge in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 13.73. MTI Wireless Edge's value of 6.51 is 52.6% below this benchmark. Historically, MTI Wireless Edge's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 5.23 to 19.42 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 15.32 vs. the industry median of 13.73, MTI Wireless Edge 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 a Hardware company?
The median Interest Coverage among Hardware companies is 13.73, based on 1,672 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. MTI Wireless Edge's current Interest Coverage of 6.51 is 52.6% 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 MTI Wireless Edge and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Interest Coverage is 13.73 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. MTI Wireless Edge's current Interest Coverage is 6.51, which is 58% below median its own 10-year median of 15.32. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is MTI Wireless Edge stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MTI Wireless Edge (LSE:MWE) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £0.49, compared to a current price of £0.73 — trading 48% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 6.51, which is 58% below median its 10-year median of 15.32 and 52.6% below the Hardware industry median of 13.73. MTI Wireless Edge's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 7 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 MTI Wireless Edge (LSE:MWE), the current Interest Coverage is 6.51 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 MTI Wireless Edge (LSE:MWE) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MTI Wireless Edge stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of £0.73 is trading 48% above its estimated GF Value™ of £0.49. GuruFocus considers MTI Wireless Edge to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for LSE:MWE:

  • Interest Coverage: 6.51 (58% below median its 10-year median of 15.32)
  • GF Value™: £0.49 vs. price of £0.73 (48% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 71/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 52.6% below the Hardware median (#725 of 1672)

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


MTI Wireless Edge Business Description

Other Exchanges M7O:Germany
Address 11 Hamelacha Street, Afek Industrial Park, Rosh-Ha'Ayin, ISR, 4809121
MTI Wireless Edge Ltd is an Israel-based company engaged in three segments; the antennas segment includes the development, design, manufacture, and marketing of antennas for the military and civilian sectors, Water solutions segment is a provider of remote control solutions for water and irrigation applications based on Motorola's IRRInet state of the art control, monitoring and communication technologies, and Distribution and Consultation segment provides consulting representation, and marketing services to foreign companies in the field of RF (radio frequency) and Microwave, including engineering services in the field of aerostat systems and system engineering services, and development, manufacture, and integration of communication systems and monitoring and control systems.
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