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. ElectroMagnetic GeoServices ASA's
Operating Income
for the
three
months ended in Dec. 2025 was kr-33.0 Mil. ElectroMagnetic GeoServices ASA's Interest Expense for the
three
months ended in Dec. 2025 was kr-5.9 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 ElectroMagnetic GeoServices ASA's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:
OSL:EMGS's Interest Coverage is not ranked *
in the Oil & Gas industry.
Industry Median: 5.84 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Interest Coverage only.
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 .
ElectroMagnetic GeoServices ASA Interest Coverage Related Terms
ElectroMagnetic GeoServices ASA 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.
OSL:EMGS vs SLB, BKR, HAL: Interest Coverage Comparison
For the Oil & Gas Equipment & Services subindustry, ElectroMagnetic GeoServices ASA'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.
ElectroMagnetic GeoServices ASA Interest Coverage vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, ElectroMagnetic GeoServices ASA's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where ElectroMagnetic GeoServices ASA's Interest Coverage falls into.
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:
ElectroMagnetic GeoServices ASA 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?
ElectroMagnetic GeoServices ASA (OSL:EMGS) has a Interest Coverage of 0 (At Loss) as of Dec. 2025. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on ElectroMagnetic GeoServices ASA and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, ElectroMagnetic GeoServices ASA ranks #999999 out of 728 companies in the Oil & Gas industry.
Is ElectroMagnetic GeoServices ASA's Interest Coverage too high?
ElectroMagnetic GeoServices ASA's current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). Based on the distribution chart, ElectroMagnetic GeoServices ASA ranks #999999 out of 728 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, ElectroMagnetic GeoServices ASA has a GF Score™ of 30/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ElectroMagnetic GeoServices ASA's Interest Coverage compare to SLB and BKR?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, ElectroMagnetic GeoServices ASA ranks #999999 out of 728 companies for Interest Coverage. This places ElectroMagnetic GeoServices ASA in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 5.84. 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 5.84, based on 728 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 ElectroMagnetic GeoServices ASA and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Interest Coverage is 5.84 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. ElectroMagnetic GeoServices ASA'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 ElectroMagnetic GeoServices ASA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ElectroMagnetic GeoServices ASA (OSL:EMGS) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is kr2.01, compared to a current price of kr0.18 — trading 91% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). ElectroMagnetic GeoServices ASA's overall GF Score™ is 30/100 with 6 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 ElectroMagnetic GeoServices ASA (OSL:EMGS), the current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss) 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 ElectroMagnetic GeoServices ASA (OSL:EMGS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ElectroMagnetic GeoServices ASA stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of kr0.18 is trading 91% below its estimated GF Value™ of kr2.01.
GuruFocus considers ElectroMagnetic GeoServices ASA to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for OSL:EMGS:
Interest Coverage: 0 (At Loss)
GF Value™: kr2.01 vs. price of kr0.18 (91% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the OSL:EMGS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
ElectroMagnetic GeoServices ASA Business Description
ElectroMagnetic GeoServices ASA is a company engaged in offering electromagnetic services. The company uses the electromagnetic survey method to locate hydrocarbons in offshore reservoirs. The company's focus is on planning, acquisition, processing, modeling, interpretation, and integration of electromagnetic data. Oil and gas companies, as well as other customers, utilize its services to determine whether an offshore area is suitable for the commercial production of hydrocarbons. The company operates in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, Norway, North and South America, Asia, and the Pacific Ocean. The majority of their revenue is generated from Asia and the Pacific Ocean. It makes money through proprietary contract sales and multi-client sales.
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