Mouwasat Medical Services Co (SAU:4002) Interest Coverage: 47.56 (As of Mar. 2026) — 12% Above Median

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SAU:4002 Mouwasat Medical Services Co SAU:4002
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Price ﷼60.90
GF Value ﷼109.50
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What is Mouwasat Medical Services Co Interest Coverage?

Mouwasat Medical Services Co SAU:4002 +0.25% 100 Interest Coverage is 47.56 as of Mar. 2026, which is 12% above its 10-year median of 42.62. GuruFocus rates SAU:4002 with a GF Score™ of 100/100 and a GF Value™ of ﷼109.50 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 454 Healthcare Providers & Services companies, Mouwasat Medical Services Co ranks better than 78.85% 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. Mouwasat Medical Services Co's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ﷼204 Mil. Mouwasat Medical Services Co's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ﷼-4 Mil. Mouwasat Medical Services Co's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 47.56. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

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

SAU:4002' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 16.1   Med: 42.62   Max: 75.95
Current: 47.65


SAU:4002's Interest Coverage is ranked better than
78.85% of 454 companies
in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry
Industry Median: 7.94 vs SAU:4002: 47.65

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


Mouwasat Medical Services Co  (SAU:4002) 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 .


Mouwasat Medical Services Co Interest Coverage Related Terms


Mouwasat Medical Services Co Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Mouwasat Medical Services 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.

Mouwasat Medical Services Co Interest Coverage Chart

Mouwasat Medical Services Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Interest Coverage
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Mouwasat Medical Services 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:4002 vs HCA, THC, DVA: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Medical Care Facilities subindustry, Mouwasat Medical Services 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.


Mouwasat Medical Services Co Interest Coverage vs Healthcare Providers & Services Industry

For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry and Healthcare sector, Mouwasat Medical Services Co's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Mouwasat Medical Services Co's Interest Coverage falls into.


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Mouwasat Medical Services 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.

Mouwasat Medical Services 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, Mouwasat Medical Services Co's Interest Expense was ﷼-20 Mil. Its Operating Income was ﷼869 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ﷼794 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (A: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*869.462/-19.552
=44.47

Mouwasat Medical Services Co's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Here, for the three months ended in Mar. 2026, Mouwasat Medical Services Co's Interest Expense was ﷼-4 Mil. Its Operating Income was ﷼204 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ﷼965 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*203.612/-4.281
=47.56

* 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 47.56 mean?
Mouwasat Medical Services Co (SAU:4002) has a Interest Coverage of 47.56 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Mouwasat Medical Services Co and its competitors. This is 12% above median its historical median of 42.62. Over the past decade, Mouwasat Medical Services Co's Interest Coverage has ranged from 16.10 to 75.95. According to the industry distribution chart, Mouwasat Medical Services Co ranks #96 out of 454 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, placing it in the top 21.1%.
Is Mouwasat Medical Services Co's Interest Coverage too high?
Mouwasat Medical Services Co's current Interest Coverage of 47.56 is 12% above median its 10-year median of 42.62. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 16.10 to a high of 75.95. The Healthcare Providers & Services industry median Interest Coverage is 7.94. Mouwasat Medical Services Co's value of 47.56 is 499% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Mouwasat Medical Services Co ranks #96 out of 454 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Mouwasat Medical Services Co has a GF Score™ of 100/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Mouwasat Medical Services Co's Interest Coverage compare to HCA and THC?
According to the Healthcare Providers & Services industry distribution chart, Mouwasat Medical Services Co ranks #96 out of 454 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Mouwasat Medical Services Co in the top 21% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Interest Coverage is 7.94. Mouwasat Medical Services Co's value of 47.56 is 499% above this benchmark. Historically, Mouwasat Medical Services Co's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 16.10 to 75.95 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 42.62 vs. the industry median of 7.94, Mouwasat Medical Services 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 Healthcare Providers & Services company?
The median Interest Coverage among Healthcare Providers & Services companies is 7.94, based on 454 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. Mouwasat Medical Services Co's current Interest Coverage of 47.56 is 499% 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 Mouwasat Medical Services Co and its competitors. For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, the median Interest Coverage is 7.94 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Mouwasat Medical Services Co's current Interest Coverage is 47.56, which is 12% above median its own 10-year median of 42.62. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Mouwasat Medical Services Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mouwasat Medical Services Co (SAU:4002) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ﷼109.50, compared to a current price of ﷼60.90 — trading 44.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 47.56, which is 12% above median its 10-year median of 42.62 and 499% above the Healthcare Providers & Services industry median of 7.94. Mouwasat Medical Services Co's overall GF Score™ is 100/100 with 5 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 Mouwasat Medical Services Co (SAU:4002), the current Interest Coverage is 47.56 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 Mouwasat Medical Services Co (SAU:4002) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mouwasat Medical Services Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ﷼60.90 is trading 44.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of ﷼109.50. GuruFocus considers Mouwasat Medical Services Co to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for SAU:4002:

  • Interest Coverage: 47.56 (12% above median its 10-year median of 42.62)
  • GF Value™: ﷼109.50 vs. price of ﷼60.90 (44.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 100/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 499% above the Healthcare Providers & Services median (#96 of 454)

No single metric tells the full story. See the SAU:4002 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Mouwasat Medical Services Co Business Description

Address Destect 71, King Fahad Road, P.O. Box 282, Dammam, SAU, 31411
Mouwasat Medical Services Co is engaged in the acquisition, management, operation, and maintenance of hospitals, medical centers, drug stores, pharmacies, and wholesale of medical equipment and drugs. The company also operates skin care centers that offer clinical and cosmetic dermatology, aesthetic and reconstructive plastic surgery, weight reduction, and esthetician services. It operates in two segments Medical Services segment and Pharmaceuticals out of which the Medical Services segment derives the majority of revenue. The Medical Services segment includes Inpatient and outpatient services. The company provides specialized centers: Eye Center, Robotic Surgeries Center, Diabetes Center, Fertility Unit, Cardiology Center, Stroke Unit, Long Term Care Center, Obesity Center, and others.
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