Reading InternationalRDIB 58 Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss) as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates RDIB with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of $10.16 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 604 Media - Diversified companies, Reading International ranks worse than 165562.75% 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. Reading International's
Operating Income
for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-3.6 Mil. Reading International's Interest Expense for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-4.2 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 Reading International's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:
RDIB's Interest Coverage is not ranked *
in the Media - Diversified industry.
Industry Median: 11.66 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Interest Coverage only.
Reading International (NAS:RDIB) 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 .
Reading International Interest Coverage Related Terms
Reading International Interest Coverage Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Reading International'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.
RDIB vs TOON, ANGH, GAIA: Interest Coverage Comparison
For the Entertainment subindustry, Reading International'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.
Reading International Interest Coverage vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Reading International's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Reading International's Interest Coverage falls into.
Reading International 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:
Reading International 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?
Reading International (RDIB) 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 Reading International and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Reading International ranks #999999 out of 604 companies in the Media - Diversified industry.
Is Reading International's Interest Coverage too high?
Reading International's current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). Based on the distribution chart, Reading International ranks #999999 out of 604 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Reading International has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Reading International's Interest Coverage compare to TOON and ANGH?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Reading International ranks #999999 out of 604 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Reading International in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 11.66. 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 Media - Diversified company?
The median Interest Coverage among Media - Diversified companies is 11.66, based on 604 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 Reading International and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Interest Coverage is 11.66 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Reading International'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 Reading International stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Reading International (RDIB) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $10.16, compared to a current price of $8.51 — trading 16.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). Reading International's overall GF Score™ is 58/100 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 Reading International (RDIB), 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 Reading International (RDIB) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Reading International stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $8.51 is trading 16.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $10.16.
GuruFocus considers Reading International to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for RDIB:
Interest Coverage: 0 (At Loss)
GF Value™: $10.16 vs. price of $8.51 (16.2% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the RDIB stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Reading International Inc is a diversified company, engaged in the development, ownership, and operation of multiplex cinemas and retail and commercial real estate in the United States, Australia, and New Zealand. It operates through two segments: the Cinema segment includes Reading Cinemas, Angelika Film Center, Consolidated Theatres, and City Cinemas; the Real Estate segment includes real estate development and the rental or licensing of retail, commercial and live theater assets.
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