Peyto Exploration & DevelopmentPEYXY 66 Interest Coverage is 13.94 as of Mar. 2026, which is 286% above its 10-year median of 3.61. GuruFocus rates PEYXY with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of $22.85 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 728 Oil & Gas companies, Peyto Exploration & Development ranks better than 52.61% 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. Peyto Exploration & Development's
Operating Income
for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $154.7 Mil. Peyto Exploration & Development's Interest Expense for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-11.1 Mil.
Peyto Exploration & Development's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 13.94.
The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.
The historical rank and industry rank for Peyto Exploration & Development's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:
PEYXY'
s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.31 Med: 3.61 Max: 19.08
Current: 6.61
PEYXY's Interest Coverage is ranked better than 52.61% of 728
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 5.885
vs PEYXY: 6.61
Peyto Exploration & Development (OTCPK:PEYXY) 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 .
Peyto Exploration & Development Interest Coverage Related Terms
Peyto Exploration & Development 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.
Peyto Exploration & Development Interest Coverage Chart
PEYXY vs COP, EOG, OXY: Interest Coverage Comparison
For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, Peyto Exploration & Development'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.
Peyto Exploration & Development Interest Coverage vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Peyto Exploration & Development's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Peyto Exploration & Development's Interest Coverage falls into.
Peyto Exploration & Development 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:
* 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.
Peyto Exploration & Development (PEYXY) has a Interest Coverage of 13.94 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Peyto Exploration & Development and its competitors. This is 286% above median its historical median of 3.61. Over the past decade, Peyto Exploration & Development's Interest Coverage has ranged from 0.31 to 19.08. According to the industry distribution chart, Peyto Exploration & Development ranks #345 out of 728 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 47.4%.
Is Peyto Exploration & Development's Interest Coverage too high?
Peyto Exploration & Development's current Interest Coverage of 13.94 is 286% above median its 10-year median of 3.61. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.31 to a high of 19.08. The Oil & Gas industry median Interest Coverage is 5.89. Peyto Exploration & Development's value of 13.94 is 136.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Peyto Exploration & Development ranks #345 out of 728 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Peyto Exploration & Development has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Peyto Exploration & Development's Interest Coverage compare to COP and EOG?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Peyto Exploration & Development ranks #345 out of 728 companies for Interest Coverage. This puts Peyto Exploration & Development in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 5.89. Peyto Exploration & Development's value of 13.94 is 136.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Peyto Exploration & Development's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 0.31 to 19.08 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.61 vs. the industry median of 5.89, Peyto Exploration & Development 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 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. Peyto Exploration & Development's current Interest Coverage of 13.94 is 136.9% 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 Peyto Exploration & Development 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. Peyto Exploration & Development's current Interest Coverage is 13.94, which is 286% above median its own 10-year median of 3.61. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Peyto Exploration & Development stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Peyto Exploration & Development (PEYXY) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $22.85, compared to a current price of $26.50 — trading 16% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 13.94, which is 286% above median its 10-year median of 3.61 and 136.9% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 5.89. Peyto Exploration & Development's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 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 Peyto Exploration & Development (PEYXY), the current Interest Coverage is 13.94 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 Peyto Exploration & Development (PEYXY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Peyto Exploration & Development stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $26.50 is trading 16% above its estimated GF Value™ of $22.85.
GuruFocus considers Peyto Exploration & Development to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for PEYXY:
Interest Coverage: 13.94 (286% above median its 10-year median of 3.61)
GF Value™: $22.85 vs. price of $26.50 (16% above fair value)
Industry Position: 136.9% above the Oil & Gas median (#345 of 728)
No single metric tells the full story. See the PEYXY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Peyto Exploration & Development Business Description
Peyto Exploration & Development Corp is a Canadian energy company involved in the development and production of oil and natural gas. It conducts exploration, development, and production activities in Canada. Substantial revenue is generated from Natural gas and natural gas liquid sales.
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