WSP Global (MEX:WSP N) Interest Coverage: 5.35 (As of Mar. 2026) — 21% Below Median


MEX:WSP N WSP Global Inc MEX:WSP N
79 GF Score
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What is WSP Global Interest Coverage?

WSP Global MEX:WSP N 79 Interest Coverage is 5.35 as of Mar. 2026, which is 21% below its 10-year median of 6.75. GuruFocus rates MEX:WSP N with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN3,161.52. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,351 Construction companies, WSP Global ranks worse than 55.88% 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. WSP Global's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN5,474 Mil. WSP Global's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN-1,024 Mil. WSP Global's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 5.35. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

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

MEX:WSP N' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.34   Med: 6.75   Max: 9.96
Current: 6.14


MEX:WSP N's Interest Coverage is ranked worse than
55.88% of 1351 companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 7.81 vs MEX:WSP N: 6.14

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


WSP Global  (MEX:WSP N) 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 .


WSP Global Interest Coverage Related Terms


WSP Global Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for WSP Global'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.

WSP Global Interest Coverage Chart

WSP Global 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 9.36 7.59 4.79 4.71 5.84

WSP Global Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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 3.95 5.37 7.40 6.68 5.35

MEX:WSP N vs PWR, FIX, EME: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, WSP Global'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.


WSP Global Interest Coverage vs Construction Industry

For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, WSP Global's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

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


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WSP Global 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.

WSP Global'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, WSP Global's Interest Expense was MXN-3,965 Mil. Its Operating Income was MXN23,147 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was MXN55,623 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (A: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*23147.016/-3965.3
=5.84

WSP Global's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Here, for the three months ended in Mar. 2026, WSP Global's Interest Expense was MXN-1,024 Mil. Its Operating Income was MXN5,474 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was MXN106,673 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*5474.213/-1023.868
=5.35

* 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 5.35 mean?
WSP Global (MEX:WSP N) has a Interest Coverage of 5.35 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on WSP Global and its competitors. This is 21% below median its historical median of 6.75. Over the past decade, WSP Global's Interest Coverage has ranged from 4.34 to 9.96. According to the industry distribution chart, WSP Global ranks #755 out of 1351 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 55.9%.
Is WSP Global's Interest Coverage too high?
WSP Global's current Interest Coverage of 5.35 is 21% below median its 10-year median of 6.75. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.34 to a high of 9.96. The Construction industry median Interest Coverage is 7.81. WSP Global's value of 5.35 is 31.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, WSP Global ranks #755 out of 1351 companies in the Construction industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, WSP Global has a GF Score™ of 79/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does WSP Global's Interest Coverage compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, WSP Global ranks #755 out of 1351 companies for Interest Coverage. This places WSP Global in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 7.81. WSP Global's value of 5.35 is 31.5% below this benchmark. Historically, WSP Global's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 4.34 to 9.96 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.75 vs. the industry median of 7.81, WSP Global 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 Construction company?
The median Interest Coverage among Construction companies is 7.81, based on 1,351 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. WSP Global's current Interest Coverage of 5.35 is 31.5% 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 WSP Global and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Interest Coverage is 7.81 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. WSP Global's current Interest Coverage is 5.35, which is 21% below median its own 10-year median of 6.75. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is WSP Global stock overvalued right now?
WSP Global (MEX:WSP N) has a current Interest Coverage of 5.35. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN3,161.52, compared to a current price of MXN2,240.93 — trading 29.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 5.35, which is 21% below median its 10-year median of 6.75 and 31.5% below the Construction industry median of 7.81. WSP Global's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 4 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 WSP Global (MEX:WSP N), the current Interest Coverage is 5.35 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 WSP Global (MEX:WSP N) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, WSP Global stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of MXN2,240.93 is trading 29.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN3,161.52.

Key valuation signals for MEX:WSP N:

  • Interest Coverage: 5.35 (21% below median its 10-year median of 6.75)
  • GF Value™: MXN3,161.52 vs. price of MXN2,240.93 (29.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 79/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 31.5% below the Construction median (#755 of 1351)

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


WSP Global Business Description

Address 1600, Rene-Levesque Bouleverd West, 11th Floor, Montreal, QC, CAN, H3H 1P9
WSP Global Inc provides a professional services consulting firm offering technical expertise and advice to clients in the Transportation & Infrastructure, Earth & Environment, Property & Buildings, and Power & Energy sectors. The company also offers specialized services in project and program delivery and advisory services. The firm operates through four reportable segments namely, Canada, Americas ( United States and Latin America), EMEIA (Europe, Middle East, India and Africa), and APAC (Asia Pacific, comprising Australia, New Zealand and Asia).
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