RIDYF (Ridley) Interest Coverage: 3.57 (As of Dec. 2025) — Near Median


RIDYF Ridley Corp Ltd RIDYF
78 GF Score
Price $1.80
GF Value $2.78
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
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What is Ridley Interest Coverage?

Ridley RIDYF 78 Interest Coverage is 3.57 as of Dec. 2025, which is 7% below its 10-year median of 3.82. GuruFocus rates RIDYF with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of $2.78 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,508 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Ridley ranks worse than 83.09% 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. Ridley's Operating Income for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was $24 Mil. Ridley's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was $-7 Mil. Ridley's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 3.57. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

The historical rank and industry rank for Ridley's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:

RIDYF' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.16   Med: 3.82   Max: 17.47
Current: 1.96


RIDYF's Interest Coverage is ranked worse than
83.09% of 1508 companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 8.6 vs RIDYF: 1.96

Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.


Ridley  (OTCPK:RIDYF) 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 .


Ridley Interest Coverage Related Terms


Ridley Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Ridley'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.

Ridley Interest Coverage Chart

Ridley Annual Data
Trend Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
Interest Coverage
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Ridley Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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RIDYF vs KHC, GIS: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Ridley'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.


Ridley Interest Coverage vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Ridley's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Ridley's Interest Coverage falls into.


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Ridley 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:

If Interest Expense is negative and Operating Income is positive, then

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income /Interest Expense

Else if Interest Expense is negative and Operating Income is negative, then

The company did not have earnings to cover the interest expense.

Else if Interest Expense is 0 and Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation is 0, then

The company had no debt (1).


Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.

Ridley's Interest Coverage for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 2025 is calculated as

Here, for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 2025, Ridley's Interest Expense was $-7 Mil. Its Operating Income was $19 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $16 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Jun. 2025 )/Interest Expense (A: Jun. 2025 )
=-1*18.851/-6.646
=2.84

Ridley's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Here, for the six months ended in Dec. 2025, Ridley's Interest Expense was $-7 Mil. Its Operating Income was $24 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $390 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*23.906/-6.7
=3.57

* 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.

The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's Financial Strength is.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Interest Coverage →
What does a Interest Coverage of 3.57 mean?
Ridley (RIDYF) has a Interest Coverage of 3.57 as of Dec. 2025. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Ridley and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 3.82. Over the past decade, Ridley's Interest Coverage has ranged from 1.16 to 17.47. According to the industry distribution chart, Ridley ranks #1253 out of 1508 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 83.1%.
Is Ridley's Interest Coverage too high?
Ridley's current Interest Coverage of 3.57 is near median its 10-year median of 3.82. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.16 to a high of 17.47. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Interest Coverage is 8.60. Ridley's value of 3.57 is 58.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ridley ranks #1253 out of 1508 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Ridley has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ridley's Interest Coverage compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Ridley ranks #1253 out of 1508 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Ridley in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 8.60. Ridley's value of 3.57 is 58.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Ridley's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 1.16 to 17.47 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.82 vs. the industry median of 8.60, Ridley has consistently been below 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 a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Interest Coverage among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 8.60, based on 1,508 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. Ridley's current Interest Coverage of 3.57 is 58.5% below 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 Ridley and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Interest Coverage is 8.60 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ridley's current Interest Coverage is 3.57, which is near median its own 10-year median of 3.82. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ridley stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ridley (RIDYF) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $2.78, compared to a current price of $1.80 — trading 35.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 3.57, which is near median its 10-year median of 3.82 and 58.5% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 8.60. Ridley's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Ridley (RIDYF), the current Interest Coverage is 3.57 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 Ridley (RIDYF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ridley stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $1.80 is trading 35.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $2.78. GuruFocus considers Ridley to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for RIDYF:

  • Interest Coverage: 3.57 (near median its 10-year median of 3.82)
  • GF Value™: $2.78 vs. price of $1.80 (35.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 78/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 58.5% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#1253 of 1508)

No single metric tells the full story. See the RIDYF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Ridley Business Description

Other Exchanges RIC:Australia
Address 525 Collins Street, Level 9, South Tower Rialto, 0, Melbourne, VIC, AUS, 3000
Ridley Corp Ltd engages in the production and marketing of stock feed and animal feed supplements. The company's operating segments include Bulk Stockfeeds and Packaged Feeds and Ingredients. The Bulk Stockfeeds segment comprises the Group's animal nutrition stockfeed solutions delivered in bulk. This includes monogastric and ruminant feeds, such as pellets, meals, concentrates, and premixes for poultry, pigs, dairy cattle, beef cattle, and sheep. Packaged Feeds and Ingredients segment comprises the Group's animal nutrition feed and ingredient solutions delivered in packaged form. This includes bagged poultry, dairy, dog, horse, and lifestyle animal feeds, as well as block and loose lick supplements; and aquafeed. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Bulk Stockfeeds segment.
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