Gulf Keystone PetroleumOSL:GKP +0.44%61 Interest Coverage is 20.85 as of Dec. 2025, which is 315% above its 10-year median of 5.03. GuruFocus rates OSL:GKP with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of kr21.73 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 731 Oil & Gas companies, Gulf Keystone Petroleum ranks better than 56.36% 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. Gulf Keystone Petroleum's
Operating Income
for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was kr212 Mil. Gulf Keystone Petroleum's Interest Expense for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was kr-10 Mil.
Gulf Keystone Petroleum's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 20.85.
The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.
The historical rank and industry rank for Gulf Keystone Petroleum's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:
OSL:GKP'
s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.43 Med: 5.03 Max: 35.73
Current: 7.69
OSL:GKP's Interest Coverage is ranked better than 56.36% of 731
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 5.89
vs OSL:GKP: 7.69
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 .
Gulf Keystone Petroleum Interest Coverage Related Terms
Gulf Keystone Petroleum Interest Coverage Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Gulf Keystone Petroleum'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.
OSL:GKP vs COP, EOG, FANG: Interest Coverage Comparison
For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, Gulf Keystone Petroleum'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.
Gulf Keystone Petroleum Interest Coverage vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Gulf Keystone Petroleum's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Gulf Keystone Petroleum'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:
* 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.
Gulf Keystone Petroleum (OSL:GKP) has a Interest Coverage of 20.85 as of Dec. 2025. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Gulf Keystone Petroleum and its competitors. This is 315% above median its historical median of 5.03. Over the past decade, Gulf Keystone Petroleum's Interest Coverage has ranged from 0.43 to 35.73. According to the industry distribution chart, Gulf Keystone Petroleum ranks #319 out of 731 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 43.6%.
Is Gulf Keystone Petroleum's Interest Coverage too high?
Gulf Keystone Petroleum's current Interest Coverage of 20.85 is 315% above median its 10-year median of 5.03. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.43 to a high of 35.73. The Oil & Gas industry median Interest Coverage is 5.89. Gulf Keystone Petroleum's value of 20.85 is 254% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Gulf Keystone Petroleum ranks #319 out of 731 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Gulf Keystone Petroleum has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Gulf Keystone Petroleum's Interest Coverage compare to COP and EOG?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Gulf Keystone Petroleum ranks #319 out of 731 companies for Interest Coverage. This puts Gulf Keystone Petroleum in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 5.89. Gulf Keystone Petroleum's value of 20.85 is 254% above this benchmark. Historically, Gulf Keystone Petroleum's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 0.43 to 35.73 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.03 vs. the industry median of 5.89, Gulf Keystone Petroleum has consistently been above 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 5.89, based on 731 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. Gulf Keystone Petroleum's current Interest Coverage of 20.85 is 254% above 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 Gulf Keystone Petroleum and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Interest Coverage is 5.89 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Gulf Keystone Petroleum's current Interest Coverage is 20.85, which is 315% above median its own 10-year median of 5.03. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Gulf Keystone Petroleum stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gulf Keystone Petroleum (OSL:GKP) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr21.73, compared to a current price of kr22.80 — trading 4.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 20.85, which is 315% above median its 10-year median of 5.03 and 254% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 5.89. Gulf Keystone Petroleum's overall GF Score™ is 61/100 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 Gulf Keystone Petroleum (OSL:GKP), the current Interest Coverage is 20.85 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 Gulf Keystone Petroleum (OSL:GKP) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gulf Keystone Petroleum stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of kr22.80 is trading 4.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of kr21.73.
GuruFocus considers Gulf Keystone Petroleum to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for OSL:GKP:
Interest Coverage: 20.85 (315% above median its 10-year median of 5.03)
GF Value™: kr21.73 vs. price of kr22.80 (4.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 254% above the Oil & Gas median (#319 of 731)
No single metric tells the full story. See the OSL:GKP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Gulf Keystone Petroleum Ltd is a holding company that is engaged in the oil and gas exploration, development, and production business. The company mainly operates in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, which consists of the Shaikan and the Erbil office, which provide support to the operations in Kurdistan. The firm has a Production Sharing Contract with the Kurdistan Regional Government. The company generates revenue from oil sales.
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