MedservRegis (MAL:MDS) Interest Coverage: 2.43 (As of Dec. 2025) — 58% Above Median

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MAL:MDS MedservRegis PLC MAL:MDS
42 GF Score
Price €0.69
GF Value €0.92
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is MedservRegis Interest Coverage?

MedservRegis MAL:MDS 42 Interest Coverage is 2.43 as of Dec. 2025, which is 58% above its 10-year median of 1.54. GuruFocus rates MAL:MDS with a GF Score™ of 42/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.92 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 729 Oil & Gas companies, MedservRegis ranks worse than 72.98% 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. MedservRegis's Operating Income for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was €5.7 Mil. MedservRegis's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was €-2.3 Mil. MedservRegis's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 2.43. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

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

MAL:MDS' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.32   Med: 1.54   Max: 2.51
Current: 2.51


MAL:MDS's Interest Coverage is ranked worse than
72.98% of 729 companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 6.03 vs MAL:MDS: 2.51

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


MedservRegis  (MAL:MDS) 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 .


MedservRegis Interest Coverage Related Terms


MedservRegis Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for MedservRegis'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.

MedservRegis Interest Coverage Chart

MedservRegis Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Interest Coverage
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.00 0.00 1.64 1.44 2.51

MedservRegis Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
Interest Coverage Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.68 1.36 1.54 2.60 2.43

MAL:MDS vs SLB, BKR, HAL: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Oil & Gas Equipment & Services subindustry, MedservRegis'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.


MedservRegis Interest Coverage vs Oil & Gas Industry

For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, MedservRegis's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where MedservRegis's Interest Coverage falls into.


MAL:MDS
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MedservRegis 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.

MedservRegis'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, MedservRegis's Interest Expense was €-4.4 Mil. Its Operating Income was €11.1 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €53.4 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (A: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*11.115/-4.427
=2.51

MedservRegis's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Here, for the six months ended in Dec. 2025, MedservRegis's Interest Expense was €-2.3 Mil. Its Operating Income was €5.7 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €53.4 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*5.664/-2.333
=2.43

* 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 2.43 mean?
MedservRegis (MAL:MDS) has a Interest Coverage of 2.43 as of Dec. 2025. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on MedservRegis and its competitors. This is 58% above median its historical median of 1.54. Over the past decade, MedservRegis' Interest Coverage has ranged from 0.32 to 2.51. According to the industry distribution chart, MedservRegis ranks #532 out of 729 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 73%.
Is MedservRegis' Interest Coverage too high?
MedservRegis' current Interest Coverage of 2.43 is 58% above median its 10-year median of 1.54. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.32 to a high of 2.51. The Oil & Gas industry median Interest Coverage is 6.03. MedservRegis' value of 2.43 is 59.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, MedservRegis ranks #532 out of 729 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, MedservRegis has a GF Score™ of 42/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does MedservRegis' Interest Coverage compare to SLB and BKR?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, MedservRegis ranks #532 out of 729 companies for Interest Coverage. This places MedservRegis in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 6.03. MedservRegis' value of 2.43 is 59.7% below this benchmark. Historically, MedservRegis' own Interest Coverage has ranged from 0.32 to 2.51 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.54 vs. the industry median of 6.03, MedservRegis 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 Oil & Gas company?
The median Interest Coverage among Oil & Gas companies is 6.03, based on 729 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. MedservRegis's current Interest Coverage of 2.43 is 59.7% 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 MedservRegis and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Interest Coverage is 6.03 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. MedservRegis's current Interest Coverage is 2.43, which is 58% above median its own 10-year median of 1.54. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is MedservRegis stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MedservRegis (MAL:MDS) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.92, compared to a current price of €0.69 — trading 25% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 2.43, which is 58% above median its 10-year median of 1.54 and 59.7% below the Oil & Gas industry median of 6.03. MedservRegis' overall GF Score™ is 42/100 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 MedservRegis (MAL:MDS), the current Interest Coverage is 2.43 as of Dec. 2025. 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 MedservRegis (MAL:MDS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MedservRegis stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €0.69 is trading 25% below its estimated GF Value™ of €0.92. GuruFocus considers MedservRegis to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for MAL:MDS:

  • Interest Coverage: 2.43 (58% above median its 10-year median of 1.54)
  • GF Value™: €0.92 vs. price of €0.69 (25% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 42/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 59.7% below the Oil & Gas median (#532 of 729)

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


MedservRegis Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Address Malta Freeport, Port of Marsaxlokk, Birzebbugia, MLT, BBG 3011
MedservRegis PLC is engaged in providing shore-based logistics to the offshore oil and gas industry and engineering and supply chain management for oil country tubular goods (OCTG) to support the onshore oil and gas industry. Its segment includes Integrated logistics support services; Oil country tubular goods; Trading activity and Photovoltaic farms. The company generates maximum revenue from the Integrated logistics support services segment, that Includes the provision of comprehensive logistical support services to the offshore oil and gas industry from the group's bases in Malta, Cyprus, Egypt, South America, and Africa.
42GF Score

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