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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. United Wire Factories Co's
Operating Income
for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ﷼-0.7 Mil. United Wire Factories Co's Interest Expense for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ﷼-0.1 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 United Wire Factories Co's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:
SAU:1301'
s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 8.52 Med: 194.05 Max: 30497
Current: 8.52
SAU:1301's Interest Coverage is ranked better than 51.84% of 1360
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 7.93
vs SAU:1301: 8.52
United Wire Factories Co (SAU:1301) 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 .
United Wire Factories Co Interest Coverage Related Terms
United Wire Factories Co 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.
SAU:1301 vs TT, JCI, CARR: Interest Coverage Comparison
For the Building Products & Equipment subindustry, United Wire Factories Co'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.
United Wire Factories Co Interest Coverage vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, United Wire Factories Co's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where United Wire Factories Co's Interest Coverage falls into.
United Wire Factories Co 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:
United Wire Factories Co 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?
United Wire Factories Co (SAU:1301) 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 United Wire Factories Co and its competitors. Over the past decade, United Wire Factories Co's Interest Coverage has ranged from 8.52 to 30,497.00. According to the industry distribution chart, United Wire Factories Co ranks #655 out of 1360 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 48.2%.
Is United Wire Factories Co's Interest Coverage too high?
United Wire Factories Co's current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 8.52 to a high of 30,497.00. Based on the distribution chart, United Wire Factories Co ranks #655 out of 1360 companies in the Construction industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, United Wire Factories Co has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does United Wire Factories Co's Interest Coverage compare to TT and JCI?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, United Wire Factories Co ranks #655 out of 1360 companies for Interest Coverage. This puts United Wire Factories Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 7.93. Historically, United Wire Factories Co's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 8.52 to 30,497.00 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 a Construction company?
The median Interest Coverage among Construction companies is 7.93, based on 1,360 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 United Wire Factories Co and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Interest Coverage is 7.93 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. United Wire Factories Co'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 United Wire Factories Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, United Wire Factories Co (SAU:1301) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ﷼26.70, compared to a current price of ﷼16.44 — trading 38.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). United Wire Factories Co's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 5 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 United Wire Factories Co (SAU:1301), 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 United Wire Factories Co (SAU:1301) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, United Wire Factories Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ﷼16.44 is trading 38.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of ﷼26.70.
GuruFocus considers United Wire Factories Co to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for SAU:1301:
Interest Coverage: 0 (At Loss)
GF Value™: ﷼26.70 vs. price of ﷼16.44 (38.4% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SAU:1301 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
United Wire Factories Co is engaged in the manufacturing of metal wires and other construction-related products. The company operates in two segments: Industrial Segment sales which includes products that serve the construction sector for construction, building and housing projects; Commercial Segment sales which includes products that serve the consumer civil sector. Some of its products include Steel Rebar, Concertina Wires, Welded Wires Mesh, Cloth Hangers, wood, Fence, Nails, Block Ladder Mesh, Galvanized Wire, and PVC Coated Wires. It derives maximum revenue from Industrial Segment. Geographically, the company derives maximum revenue from Domestic sales.
69GF Score
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