Almasane Alkobra Mining Co (SAU:1322) Interest Coverage: 47.49 (As of Mar. 2026) — 226% Above Median

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SAU:1322 Almasane Alkobra Mining Co SAU:1322
93 GF Score
Price ﷼70.20
GF Value ﷼102.46
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
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What is Almasane Alkobra Mining Co Interest Coverage?

Almasane Alkobra Mining Co SAU:1322 -1.61% 93 Interest Coverage is 47.49 as of Mar. 2026, which is 226% above its 10-year median of 14.57. GuruFocus rates SAU:1322 with a GF Score™ of 93/100 and a GF Value™ of ﷼102.46 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,318 Metals & Mining companies, Almasane Alkobra Mining Co ranks worse than 67.15% 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. Almasane Alkobra Mining Co's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ﷼72 Mil. Almasane Alkobra Mining Co's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ﷼-2 Mil. Almasane Alkobra Mining Co's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 47.49. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

The historical rank and industry rank for Almasane Alkobra Mining Co's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:

SAU:1322' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 8.19   Med: 14.57   Max: 67.88
Current: 61.5


SAU:1322's Interest Coverage is ranked worse than
67.15% of 1318 companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: No Debt vs SAU:1322: 61.50

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


Almasane Alkobra Mining Co  (SAU:1322) 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 .


Almasane Alkobra Mining Co Interest Coverage Related Terms


Almasane Alkobra Mining Co Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Almasane Alkobra Mining Co'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.

Almasane Alkobra Mining Co Interest Coverage Chart

Almasane Alkobra Mining Co Annual Data
Trend Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Interest Coverage
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 15.99 11.95 8.19 41.80 67.88

Almasane Alkobra Mining Co Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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SAU:1322 vs HL: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Other Precious Metals & Mining subindustry, Almasane Alkobra Mining 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.


Almasane Alkobra Mining Co Interest Coverage vs Metals & Mining Industry

For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Almasane Alkobra Mining Co's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Almasane Alkobra Mining Co's Interest Coverage falls into.


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Almasane Alkobra Mining 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:

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.

Almasane Alkobra Mining Co's Interest Coverage for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Here, for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025, Almasane Alkobra Mining Co's Interest Expense was ﷼-5 Mil. Its Operating Income was ﷼367 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ﷼17 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (A: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*367.484/-5.414
=67.88

Almasane Alkobra Mining Co's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Here, for the three months ended in Mar. 2026, Almasane Alkobra Mining Co's Interest Expense was ﷼-2 Mil. Its Operating Income was ﷼72 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ﷼17 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*72.144/-1.519
=47.49

* 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 47.49 mean?
Almasane Alkobra Mining Co (SAU:1322) has a Interest Coverage of 47.49 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Almasane Alkobra Mining Co and its competitors. This is 226% above median its historical median of 14.57. Over the past decade, Almasane Alkobra Mining Co's Interest Coverage has ranged from 8.19 to 67.88. According to the industry distribution chart, Almasane Alkobra Mining Co ranks #885 out of 1318 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 67.1%.
Is Almasane Alkobra Mining Co's Interest Coverage too high?
Almasane Alkobra Mining Co's current Interest Coverage of 47.49 is 226% above median its 10-year median of 14.57. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 8.19 to a high of 67.88. The Metals & Mining industry median Interest Coverage is 10,000.00. Almasane Alkobra Mining Co's value of 47.49 is 99.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Almasane Alkobra Mining Co ranks #885 out of 1318 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Almasane Alkobra Mining Co has a GF Score™ of 93/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Almasane Alkobra Mining Co's Interest Coverage compare to HL?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Almasane Alkobra Mining Co ranks #885 out of 1318 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Almasane Alkobra Mining Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 10,000.00. Almasane Alkobra Mining Co's value of 47.49 is 99.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Almasane Alkobra Mining Co's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 8.19 to 67.88 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 14.57 vs. the industry median of 10,000.00, Almasane Alkobra Mining Co 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 Metals & Mining company?
The median Interest Coverage among Metals & Mining companies is 10,000.00, based on 1,318 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. Almasane Alkobra Mining Co's current Interest Coverage of 47.49 is 99.5% 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 Almasane Alkobra Mining Co and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median Interest Coverage is 10,000.00 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Almasane Alkobra Mining Co's current Interest Coverage is 47.49, which is 226% above median its own 10-year median of 14.57. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Almasane Alkobra Mining Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Almasane Alkobra Mining Co (SAU:1322) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ﷼102.46, compared to a current price of ﷼70.20 — trading 31.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 47.49, which is 226% above median its 10-year median of 14.57 and 99.5% below the Metals & Mining industry median of 10,000.00. Almasane Alkobra Mining Co's overall GF Score™ is 93/100 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 Almasane Alkobra Mining Co (SAU:1322), the current Interest Coverage is 47.49 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 Almasane Alkobra Mining Co (SAU:1322) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Almasane Alkobra Mining Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ﷼70.20 is trading 31.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of ﷼102.46. GuruFocus considers Almasane Alkobra Mining Co to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for SAU:1322:

  • Interest Coverage: 47.49 (226% above median its 10-year median of 14.57)
  • GF Value™: ﷼102.46 vs. price of ﷼70.20 (31.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 93/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 99.5% below the Metals & Mining median (#885 of 1318)

No single metric tells the full story. See the SAU:1322 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Almasane Alkobra Mining Co Business Description

Address Building 7847, Unit. 2, Najran, SAU, 66244-3181
Almasane Alkobra Mining Co is engaged in mining non-ferrous metal ores (aluminium, copper, and lead), mining ores of precious metals belonging to the gold, silver, and platinum group, and wholesaling precious metals and gemstones. Its reportable operating segments are Al Masane Mine, Mount Guyan Mine, Moyeath Mine, and Corporate. A majority of its revenue is generated from the Al Masane mine segment, which represents extraction and production of the base metals, i.e., copper and zinc concentrates, and byproducts like precious metals, i.e., gold and silver dores.
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