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. Zicom Electronic Security Systems's
Operating Income
for the
six
months ended in Sep. 2020 was ₹-72.4 Mil. Zicom Electronic Security Systems's Interest Expense for the
six
months ended in Sep. 2020 was ₹-0.7 Mil.
did not have earnings to cover the interest expense.
The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.
The historical rank and industry rank for Zicom Electronic Security Systems's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:ZICOM's Interest Coverage is not ranked *
in the Business Services industry.
Industry Median: 12.98 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Interest Coverage only.
Zicom Electronic Security Systems (NSE:ZICOM) 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 .
Zicom Electronic Security Systems Interest Coverage Related Terms
Zicom Electronic Security Systems 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.
Zicom Electronic Security Systems Interest Coverage Chart
NSE:ZICOM vs ALLE, ADT, MSA: Interest Coverage Comparison
For the Security & Protection Services subindustry, Zicom Electronic Security Systems'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.
Zicom Electronic Security Systems Interest Coverage vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Zicom Electronic Security Systems's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Zicom Electronic Security Systems's Interest Coverage falls into.
Zicom Electronic Security Systems 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:
Zicom Electronic Security Systems did not have earnings to cover the 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.
What does a Interest Coverage of 0 (At Loss) mean?
Zicom Electronic Security Systems (NSE:ZICOM) has a Interest Coverage of 0 (At Loss) as of Sep. 2020. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Zicom Electronic Security Systems and its competitors.
Is Zicom Electronic Security Systems' Interest Coverage too high?
Zicom Electronic Security Systems' current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). Overall, Zicom Electronic Security Systems has a GF Score™ of 4/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Zicom Electronic Security Systems' Interest Coverage compare to ALLE and ADT?
Zicom Electronic Security Systems' Interest Coverage of 0 (At Loss) can be compared against companies in the Business Services industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 12.98. 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 Business Services company?
The median Interest Coverage among Business Services companies is 12.98, based on 813 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. 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 Zicom Electronic Security Systems and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Interest Coverage is 12.98 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Zicom Electronic Security Systems's current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Zicom Electronic Security Systems stock overvalued right now?
Zicom Electronic Security Systems (NSE:ZICOM) has a current Interest Coverage of 0 (At Loss). The current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). Zicom Electronic Security Systems' overall GF Score™ is 4/100. 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 Zicom Electronic Security Systems (NSE:ZICOM), the current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss) as of Sep. 2020. 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.
Zicom Electronic Security Systems Business Description
Zicom Electronic Security Systems Ltd markets and sells electronic security systems and equipment. The company sells, distributes, markets and installs and monitors electronic security systems, gadgets, and equipment and also provides annual maintenance services. Its products portfolio consists of access control systems, CCTV systems, finger print locks, fire alarm systems, intrusion detection systems, and video door phones. Majority of the revenue is derived from the provision of security and safety products and services.
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