SABIC Agri-Nutrient Co (SAU:2020) Interest Coverage: 60.46 (As of Mar. 2026) — Near Median


SAU:2020 SABIC Agri-Nutrient Co SAU:2020
72 GF Score
Price ﷼123.80
GF Value ﷼128.09
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is SABIC Agri-Nutrient Co Interest Coverage?

SABIC Agri-Nutrient Co SAU:2020 +0.98% 72 Interest Coverage is 60.46 as of Mar. 2026, which is 1% below its 10-year median of 60.87. GuruFocus rates SAU:2020 with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of ﷼128.09 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 198 Agriculture companies, SABIC Agri-Nutrient Co ranks better than 84.85% 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. SABIC Agri-Nutrient Co's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ﷼1,168 Mil. SABIC Agri-Nutrient Co's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ﷼-19 Mil. SABIC Agri-Nutrient Co's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 60.46. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

Good Sign:

Ben Graham prefers companies' interest coverage to be at least 5. SABIC Agri-Nutrient Co has enough cash to cover all of its debt. Its financial situation is stable.

The historical rank and industry rank for SABIC Agri-Nutrient Co's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:

SAU:2020' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 35.28   Med: 60.87   Max: No Debt
Current: 67.88


SAU:2020's Interest Coverage is ranked better than
84.85% of 198 companies
in the Agriculture industry
Industry Median: 7.24 vs SAU:2020: 67.88

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


SABIC Agri-Nutrient Co  (SAU:2020) 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 .


SABIC Agri-Nutrient Co Interest Coverage Related Terms


SABIC Agri-Nutrient Co Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for SABIC Agri-Nutrient 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.

SABIC Agri-Nutrient Co Interest Coverage Chart

SABIC Agri-Nutrient Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Interest Coverage
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SABIC Agri-Nutrient 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:2020 vs CTVA, CF, MOS: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Agricultural Inputs subindustry, SABIC Agri-Nutrient 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.


SABIC Agri-Nutrient Co Interest Coverage vs Agriculture Industry

For the Agriculture industry and Basic Materials sector, SABIC Agri-Nutrient Co's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where SABIC Agri-Nutrient Co's Interest Coverage falls into.


SAU:2020
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SABIC Agri-Nutrient 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.

SABIC Agri-Nutrient 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, SABIC Agri-Nutrient Co's Interest Expense was ﷼-65 Mil. Its Operating Income was ﷼4,107 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ﷼187 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (A: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*4106.686/-64.906
=63.27

SABIC Agri-Nutrient Co's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Here, for the three months ended in Mar. 2026, SABIC Agri-Nutrient Co's Interest Expense was ﷼-19 Mil. Its Operating Income was ﷼1,168 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ﷼179 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*1167.817/-19.314
=60.46

* 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 60.46 mean?
SABIC Agri-Nutrient Co (SAU:2020) has a Interest Coverage of 60.46 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on SABIC Agri-Nutrient Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 60.87. Over the past decade, SABIC Agri-Nutrient Co's Interest Coverage has ranged from 35.28 to 10,000.00. According to the industry distribution chart, SABIC Agri-Nutrient Co ranks #30 out of 198 companies in the Agriculture industry, placing it in the top 15.2%.
Is SABIC Agri-Nutrient Co's Interest Coverage too high?
SABIC Agri-Nutrient Co's current Interest Coverage of 60.46 is near median its 10-year median of 60.87. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 35.28 to a high of 10,000.00. The Agriculture industry median Interest Coverage is 7.24. SABIC Agri-Nutrient Co's value of 60.46 is 735.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, SABIC Agri-Nutrient Co ranks #30 out of 198 companies in the Agriculture industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, SABIC Agri-Nutrient Co has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does SABIC Agri-Nutrient Co's Interest Coverage compare to CTVA and CF?
According to the Agriculture industry distribution chart, SABIC Agri-Nutrient Co ranks #30 out of 198 companies for Interest Coverage. This places SABIC Agri-Nutrient Co in the top 15% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Interest Coverage is 7.24. SABIC Agri-Nutrient Co's value of 60.46 is 735.1% above this benchmark. Historically, SABIC Agri-Nutrient Co's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 35.28 to 10,000.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 60.87 vs. the industry median of 7.24, SABIC Agri-Nutrient Co has consistently been above 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 an Agriculture company?
The median Interest Coverage among Agriculture companies is 7.24, based on 198 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. SABIC Agri-Nutrient Co's current Interest Coverage of 60.46 is 735.1% above 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 SABIC Agri-Nutrient Co and its competitors. For the Agriculture industry, the median Interest Coverage is 7.24 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. SABIC Agri-Nutrient Co's current Interest Coverage is 60.46, which is near median its own 10-year median of 60.87. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is SABIC Agri-Nutrient Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SABIC Agri-Nutrient Co (SAU:2020) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ﷼128.09, compared to a current price of ﷼123.80 — trading 3.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 60.46, which is near median its 10-year median of 60.87 and 735.1% above the Agriculture industry median of 7.24. SABIC Agri-Nutrient Co's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 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 SABIC Agri-Nutrient Co (SAU:2020), the current Interest Coverage is 60.46 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 SABIC Agri-Nutrient Co (SAU:2020) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SABIC Agri-Nutrient Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ﷼123.80 is trading 3.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of ﷼128.09. GuruFocus considers SABIC Agri-Nutrient Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for SAU:2020:

  • Interest Coverage: 60.46 (near median its 10-year median of 60.87)
  • GF Value™: ﷼128.09 vs. price of ﷼123.80 (3.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 72/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 735.1% above the Agriculture median (#30 of 198)

No single metric tells the full story. See the SAU:2020 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


SABIC Agri-Nutrient Co Business Description

Address Airport Branch Road, P.O Box 13244, Qurtubah District, Riyadh, SAU, 13244
SABIC Agri-Nutrient Co is engaged in the production, conversion, manufacturing, and trade of agri-nutrients and chemical products. Also, the Company is engaged in the marketing of agri-nutrient products of all types inside and outside KSA. The Group is organised into two segments; The Agri-Nutrients and The Petrochemicals. The Agri-Nutrients SBU consists of a range of fertilizer products; including urea, ammonia, phosphate, as well as compound fertilizers. The Petrochemicals SBU consists of chemicals which are produced from hydrocarbon feedstock into a range of compounds including 2EH (2-ethylhexanol) and DOP (di-Octyl Phthalate) The majority of revenue is derived from the Agri-Nutrients segment.
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