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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. Wafrah for Industry and Development's
Operating Income
for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ﷼-8.42 Mil. Wafrah for Industry and Development's Interest Expense for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ﷼-0.43 Mil.
did not have earnings to cover the interest expense.
The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.
SAU:2100's Interest Coverage is not ranked *
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry.
Industry Median: 8.6 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Interest Coverage only.
Wafrah for Industry and Development (SAU:2100) 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 .
Wafrah for Industry and Development Interest Coverage Related Terms
Wafrah for Industry and Development 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.
Wafrah for Industry and Development Interest Coverage Chart
SAU:2100 vs KHC, GIS: Interest Coverage Comparison
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Wafrah for Industry and Development'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.
Wafrah for Industry and Development Interest Coverage vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Wafrah for Industry and Development's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Wafrah for Industry and Development's Interest Coverage falls into.
Wafrah for Industry and Development 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:
Wafrah for Industry and Development 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?
Wafrah for Industry and Development (SAU:2100) 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 Wafrah for Industry and Development and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Wafrah for Industry and Development ranks #999999 out of 1512 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry.
Is Wafrah for Industry and Development's Interest Coverage too high?
Wafrah for Industry and Development's current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). Based on the distribution chart, Wafrah for Industry and Development ranks #999999 out of 1512 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Wafrah for Industry and Development has a GF Score™ of 50/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Wafrah for Industry and Development's Interest Coverage compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Wafrah for Industry and Development ranks #999999 out of 1512 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Wafrah for Industry and Development in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 8.60. 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 1,512 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 Wafrah for Industry and Development 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. Wafrah for Industry and Development'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 Wafrah for Industry and Development stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Wafrah for Industry and Development (SAU:2100) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ﷼16.93, compared to a current price of ﷼20.60 — trading 21.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). Wafrah for Industry and Development's overall GF Score™ is 50/100 with 7 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 Wafrah for Industry and Development (SAU:2100), 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 Wafrah for Industry and Development (SAU:2100) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Wafrah for Industry and Development stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ﷼20.60 is trading 21.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of ﷼16.93.
GuruFocus considers Wafrah for Industry and Development to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SAU:2100:
Interest Coverage: 0 (At Loss)
GF Value™: ﷼16.93 vs. price of ﷼20.60 (21.7% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SAU:2100 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Wafrah for Industry and Development is engaged in the manufacture, canning, preservation, processing, development, and marketing of food products for local and foreign markets. Its products include Pasta products, Frozen and cooked meat, Frozen potato chips, Peanut products, and Breakfast cereals, among others. The company's primary business activities consist of segments that include the manufacturing and sale of various types of pastries, the sale of vegetables, the manufacturing of breakfast cereals, and the manufacturing and sale of meat products. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the Vegetables sector. The company operates within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
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