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Saudia Dairy and Foodstuff CoSAU:2270 +0.42%94 Interest Coverage is 71.77 as of Mar. 2026, which is 56% below its 10-year median of 162.71. GuruFocus rates SAU:2270 with a GF Score™ of 94/100 and a GF Value™ of ﷼343.89 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,516 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Saudia Dairy and Foodstuff Co ranks better than 83.58% 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. Saudia Dairy and Foodstuff Co's
Operating Income
for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ﷼84 Mil. Saudia Dairy and Foodstuff Co's Interest Expense for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ﷼-1 Mil.
Saudia Dairy and Foodstuff Co's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 71.77.
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. Saudia Dairy and Foodstuff Co has enough cash to cover all of its debt. Its financial situation is stable.
The historical rank and industry rank for Saudia Dairy and Foodstuff Co's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:
SAU:2270'
s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 37.02 Med: 162.71 Max: No Debt
Current: 86.65
SAU:2270's Interest Coverage is ranked better than 83.58% of 1516
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 8.605
vs SAU:2270: 86.65
Saudia Dairy and Foodstuff Co (SAU:2270) 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 .
Saudia Dairy and Foodstuff Co Interest Coverage Related Terms
Saudia Dairy and Foodstuff 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.
Saudia Dairy and Foodstuff Co Interest Coverage Chart
SAU:2270 vs KHC, GIS: Interest Coverage Comparison
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Saudia Dairy and Foodstuff 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.
Saudia Dairy and Foodstuff Co Interest Coverage vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Saudia Dairy and Foodstuff Co's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Saudia Dairy and Foodstuff Co's Interest Coverage falls into.
Saudia Dairy and Foodstuff 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:
* 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.
Saudia Dairy and Foodstuff Co (SAU:2270) has a Interest Coverage of 71.77 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Saudia Dairy and Foodstuff Co and its competitors. This is 56% below median its historical median of 162.71. Over the past decade, Saudia Dairy and Foodstuff Co's Interest Coverage has ranged from 37.02 to 10,000.00. According to the industry distribution chart, Saudia Dairy and Foodstuff Co ranks #249 out of 1516 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 16.4%.
Is Saudia Dairy and Foodstuff Co's Interest Coverage too high?
Saudia Dairy and Foodstuff Co's current Interest Coverage of 71.77 is 56% below median its 10-year median of 162.71. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 37.02 to a high of 10,000.00. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Interest Coverage is 8.61. Saudia Dairy and Foodstuff Co's value of 71.77 is 734% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Saudia Dairy and Foodstuff Co ranks #249 out of 1516 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Saudia Dairy and Foodstuff Co has a GF Score™ of 94/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Saudia Dairy and Foodstuff Co's Interest Coverage compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Saudia Dairy and Foodstuff Co ranks #249 out of 1516 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Saudia Dairy and Foodstuff Co in the top 16% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Interest Coverage is 8.61. Saudia Dairy and Foodstuff Co's value of 71.77 is 734% above this benchmark. Historically, Saudia Dairy and Foodstuff Co's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 37.02 to 10,000.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 162.71 vs. the industry median of 8.61, Saudia Dairy and Foodstuff 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 a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Interest Coverage among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 8.61, based on 1,516 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. Saudia Dairy and Foodstuff Co's current Interest Coverage of 71.77 is 734% 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 Saudia Dairy and Foodstuff Co and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Interest Coverage is 8.61 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Saudia Dairy and Foodstuff Co's current Interest Coverage is 71.77, which is 56% below median its own 10-year median of 162.71. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Saudia Dairy and Foodstuff Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Saudia Dairy and Foodstuff Co (SAU:2270) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ﷼343.89, compared to a current price of ﷼217.50 — trading 36.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 71.77, which is 56% below median its 10-year median of 162.71 and 734% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 8.61. Saudia Dairy and Foodstuff Co's overall GF Score™ is 94/100 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 Saudia Dairy and Foodstuff Co (SAU:2270), the current Interest Coverage is 71.77 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 Saudia Dairy and Foodstuff Co (SAU:2270) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Saudia Dairy and Foodstuff Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ﷼217.50 is trading 36.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of ﷼343.89.
GuruFocus considers Saudia Dairy and Foodstuff Co to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for SAU:2270:
Interest Coverage: 71.77 (56% below median its 10-year median of 162.71)
GF Value™: ﷼343.89 vs. price of ﷼217.50 (36.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 734% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#249 of 1516)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SAU:2270 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Saudia Dairy and Foodstuff Co Business Description
Saudia Dairy and Foodstuff Co is engaged in the production and distribution of dairy products, beverages, and various foodstuffs in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Poland, and certain other Gulf and Arab countries. The company operates in two segments: Drinks, which include milk and juice products; and Non- drinks, which include ice creams, tomato paste, cheese and snacks.
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