Naqi Water Co (SAU:2282) Interest Coverage: 29.02 (As of Mar. 2026) — 31% Below Median


SAU:2282 Naqi Water Co SAU:2282
61 GF Score
Price ﷼56.05
GF Value ﷼52.25
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Naqi Water Co Interest Coverage?

Naqi Water Co SAU:2282 +0.09% 61 Interest Coverage is 29.02 as of Mar. 2026, which is 31% below its 10-year median of 42.01. GuruFocus rates SAU:2282 with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of ﷼52.25 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 89 Beverages - Non-Alcoholic companies, Naqi Water Co ranks better than 65.17% 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. Naqi Water Co's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ﷼3.5 Mil. Naqi Water Co's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ﷼-0.1 Mil. Naqi Water Co's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 29.02. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

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

SAU:2282' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 25.97   Med: 42.01   Max: 68.72
Current: 30.28


SAU:2282's Interest Coverage is ranked better than
65.17% of 89 companies
in the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry
Industry Median: 12.45 vs SAU:2282: 30.28

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


Naqi Water Co  (SAU:2282) 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 .


Naqi Water Co Interest Coverage Related Terms


Naqi Water Co Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Naqi Water 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.

Naqi Water Co Interest Coverage Chart

Naqi Water Co Annual Data
Trend Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Interest Coverage
66.61 68.72 42.01 36.62 25.97

Naqi Water Co Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Interest Coverage Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 20.03 26.53 26.48 0.00 29.02

SAU:2282 vs KO, PEP, MNST: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic subindustry, Naqi Water 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.


Naqi Water Co Interest Coverage vs Beverages - Non-Alcoholic Industry

For the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Naqi Water Co's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Naqi Water Co's Interest Coverage falls into.


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Naqi Water 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.

Naqi Water 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, Naqi Water Co's Interest Expense was ﷼-0.3 Mil. Its Operating Income was ﷼7.7 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ﷼1.4 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (A: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*7.74/-0.298
=25.97

Naqi Water Co's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Here, for the three months ended in Mar. 2026, Naqi Water Co's Interest Expense was ﷼-0.1 Mil. Its Operating Income was ﷼3.5 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ﷼1.6 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*3.511/-0.121
=29.02

* 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 29.02 mean?
Naqi Water Co (SAU:2282) has a Interest Coverage of 29.02 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Naqi Water Co and its competitors. This is 31% below median its historical median of 42.01. Over the past decade, Naqi Water Co's Interest Coverage has ranged from 25.97 to 68.72. According to the industry distribution chart, Naqi Water Co ranks #31 out of 89 companies in the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry, placing it in the top 34.8%.
Is Naqi Water Co's Interest Coverage too high?
Naqi Water Co's current Interest Coverage of 29.02 is 31% below median its 10-year median of 42.01. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 25.97 to a high of 68.72. The Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry median Interest Coverage is 12.45. Naqi Water Co's value of 29.02 is 133.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Naqi Water Co ranks #31 out of 89 companies in the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Naqi Water Co has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Naqi Water Co's Interest Coverage compare to KO and PEP?
According to the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry distribution chart, Naqi Water Co ranks #31 out of 89 companies for Interest Coverage. This puts Naqi Water Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 12.45. Naqi Water Co's value of 29.02 is 133.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Naqi Water Co's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 25.97 to 68.72 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 42.01 vs. the industry median of 12.45, Naqi Water 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 Beverages - Non-Alcoholic company?
The median Interest Coverage among Beverages - Non-Alcoholic companies is 12.45, based on 89 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. Naqi Water Co's current Interest Coverage of 29.02 is 133.1% 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 Naqi Water Co and its competitors. For the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry, the median Interest Coverage is 12.45 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Naqi Water Co's current Interest Coverage is 29.02, which is 31% below median its own 10-year median of 42.01. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Naqi Water Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Naqi Water Co (SAU:2282) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ﷼52.25, compared to a current price of ﷼56.05 — trading 7.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 29.02, which is 31% below median its 10-year median of 42.01 and 133.1% above the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry median of 12.45. Naqi Water Co's overall GF Score™ is 61/100 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 Naqi Water Co (SAU:2282), the current Interest Coverage is 29.02 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 Naqi Water Co (SAU:2282) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Naqi Water Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ﷼56.05 is trading 7.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of ﷼52.25. GuruFocus considers Naqi Water Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for SAU:2282:

  • Interest Coverage: 29.02 (31% below median its 10-year median of 42.01)
  • GF Value™: ﷼52.25 vs. price of ﷼56.05 (7.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 61/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 133.1% above the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic median (#31 of 89)

No single metric tells the full story. See the SAU:2282 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Naqi Water Co Business Description

Address Al-Obaisah District, P.O. Box 5228, Qassim, Unaizah, SAU, 56226-6812
Naqi Water Co is engaged in the production and bottling of filtered pure water; wholesaling of bottled water, soft drinks, and juices; retailing of beverages in specialized stores; land transportation of goods; and rearing and producing broiler breeder hens, operating their hatcheries, and producing eggs. The company's segments are Local Sales Water, Export Sales Water, Logistics Sales, and Egg Sales. The company derives maximum revenue from Local Sales Water.
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