2 Cheap Cars Group (NZSE:2CC) Interest Coverage: 0 (At Loss) (As of Mar. 2026)


NZSE:2CC 2 Cheap Cars Group Ltd NZSE:2CC
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Price NZ$0.66
GF Value NZ$0.71
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is 2 Cheap Cars Group Interest Coverage?

2 Cheap Cars Group NZSE:2CC +1.54% 47 Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss) as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates NZSE:2CC with a GF Score™ of 47/100 and a GF Value™ of NZ$0.71 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,066 Vehicles & Parts companies, 2 Cheap Cars Group ranks better than 84.62% 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. 2 Cheap Cars Group's Operating Income for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was NZ$3.04 Mil. 2 Cheap Cars Group's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was NZ$0.24 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 2 Cheap Cars Group's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:

NZSE:2CC' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.35   Med: 16.17   Max: 68.54
Current: 68.54


NZSE:2CC's Interest Coverage is ranked better than
84.62% of 1066 companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 8.295 vs NZSE:2CC: 68.54

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


2 Cheap Cars Group  (NZSE:2CC) 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 .


2 Cheap Cars Group Interest Coverage Related Terms


2 Cheap Cars Group Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for 2 Cheap Cars Group'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.

2 Cheap Cars Group Interest Coverage Chart

2 Cheap Cars Group Annual Data
Trend Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Interest Coverage
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 0.00 0.35 19.15 16.17 68.54

2 Cheap Cars Group Semi-Annual Data
Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
Interest Coverage Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.00 7.22 0.00 5.43 0.00

NZSE:2CC vs CVNA, PAG, ALTB: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Auto & Truck Dealerships subindustry, 2 Cheap Cars Group'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.


2 Cheap Cars Group Interest Coverage vs Vehicles & Parts Industry

For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, 2 Cheap Cars Group's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where 2 Cheap Cars Group's Interest Coverage falls into.


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2 Cheap Cars Group 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.

2 Cheap Cars Group's Interest Coverage for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Here, for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026, 2 Cheap Cars Group's Interest Expense was NZ$-0.07 Mil. Its Operating Income was NZ$4.73 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was NZ$7.31 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (A: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*4.729/-0.069
=68.54

2 Cheap Cars Group's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Here, for the six months ended in Mar. 2026, 2 Cheap Cars Group's Interest Expense was NZ$0.24 Mil. Its Operating Income was NZ$3.04 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was NZ$7.31 Mil.

* 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 0 (At Loss) mean?
2 Cheap Cars Group (NZSE:2CC) has a Interest Coverage of 0 (At Loss) as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on 2 Cheap Cars Group and its competitors. Over the past decade, 2 Cheap Cars Group's Interest Coverage has ranged from 0.35 to 68.54. According to the industry distribution chart, 2 Cheap Cars Group ranks #164 out of 1066 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 15.4%.
Is 2 Cheap Cars Group's Interest Coverage too high?
2 Cheap Cars Group's current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.35 to a high of 68.54. Based on the distribution chart, 2 Cheap Cars Group ranks #164 out of 1066 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, 2 Cheap Cars Group has a GF Score™ of 47/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does 2 Cheap Cars Group's Interest Coverage compare to CVNA and PAG?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, 2 Cheap Cars Group ranks #164 out of 1066 companies for Interest Coverage. This places 2 Cheap Cars Group in the top 15% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Interest Coverage is 8.30. Historically, 2 Cheap Cars Group's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 0.35 to 68.54 over the past decade. 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Interest Coverage among Vehicles & Parts companies is 8.30, based on 1,066 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 2 Cheap Cars Group and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Interest Coverage is 8.30 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. 2 Cheap Cars Group'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 2 Cheap Cars Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, 2 Cheap Cars Group (NZSE:2CC) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is NZ$0.71, compared to a current price of NZ$0.66 — trading 7% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). 2 Cheap Cars Group's overall GF Score™ is 47/100 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 2 Cheap Cars Group (NZSE:2CC), the current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss) 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 2 Cheap Cars Group (NZSE:2CC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, 2 Cheap Cars Group stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of NZ$0.66 is trading 7% below its estimated GF Value™ of NZ$0.71. GuruFocus considers 2 Cheap Cars Group to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for NZSE:2CC:

  • Interest Coverage: 0 (At Loss)
  • GF Value™: NZ$0.71 vs. price of NZ$0.66 (7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 47/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the NZSE:2CC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


2 Cheap Cars Group Business Description

Address 102 Mays Road, Onehunga, Auckland, NTL, NZL, 1061
2 Cheap Cars Group Ltd is an integrated automotive group operating throughout New Zealand via two divisions: Automotive Retail and Finance. The group draws revenue from the two divisions: automotive retail division, revenue is derived from the sale of vehicles and from agent commissions relating to third-party finance and insurance products.
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