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. East Coast Vulcan Mining's
Operating Income
for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₱-22.8 Mil. East Coast Vulcan Mining's Interest Expense for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₱-13.7 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 East Coast Vulcan Mining's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:
PHS:ECVC'
s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.31 Med: 5013.46 Max: No Debt
Current: 0.57
PHS:ECVC's Interest Coverage is ranked worse than 96.02% of 728
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 5.885
vs PHS:ECVC: 0.57
East Coast Vulcan Mining (PHS:ECVC) 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 .
East Coast Vulcan Mining Interest Coverage Related Terms
East Coast Vulcan Mining 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.
PHS:ECVC vs COP, EOG, OXY: Interest Coverage Comparison
For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, East Coast Vulcan Mining'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.
East Coast Vulcan Mining Interest Coverage vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, East Coast Vulcan Mining's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where East Coast Vulcan Mining's Interest Coverage falls into.
East Coast Vulcan Mining 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:
East Coast Vulcan Mining 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?
East Coast Vulcan Mining (PHS:ECVC) 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 East Coast Vulcan Mining and its competitors. Over the past decade, East Coast Vulcan Mining's Interest Coverage has ranged from 0.31 to 10,000.00. According to the industry distribution chart, East Coast Vulcan Mining ranks #699 out of 728 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 96%.
Is East Coast Vulcan Mining's Interest Coverage too high?
East Coast Vulcan Mining's current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.31 to a high of 10,000.00. Based on the distribution chart, East Coast Vulcan Mining ranks #699 out of 728 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, East Coast Vulcan Mining has a GF Score™ of 27/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does East Coast Vulcan Mining's Interest Coverage compare to COP and EOG?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, East Coast Vulcan Mining ranks #699 out of 728 companies for Interest Coverage. This places East Coast Vulcan Mining in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 5.89. Historically, East Coast Vulcan Mining's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 0.31 to 10,000.00 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 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. 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 East Coast Vulcan Mining 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. East Coast Vulcan Mining'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 East Coast Vulcan Mining stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, East Coast Vulcan Mining (PHS:ECVC) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ₱0.37, compared to a current price of ₱0.26 — trading 29.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). East Coast Vulcan Mining's overall GF Score™ is 27/100 with 3 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 East Coast Vulcan Mining (PHS:ECVC), 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 East Coast Vulcan Mining (PHS:ECVC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, East Coast Vulcan Mining stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₱0.26 is trading 29.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₱0.37.
GuruFocus considers East Coast Vulcan Mining to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for PHS:ECVC:
Interest Coverage: 0 (At Loss)
GF Value™: ₱0.37 vs. price of ₱0.26 (29.7% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the PHS:ECVC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
East Coast Vulcan Mining Corp is engaged in the business of mine exploration. The Group has only one business. Accordingly, the Group operates mainly in one reportable business and geographical segment which is the Philippines.
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