Abdullahad Mohammed Abo Moati for Bookstores Co (SAU:4191) Interest Coverage: 2.70 (As of Mar. 2026) — 46% Below Median

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SAU:4191 Abdullah Saad Mohammed Abo Moati for Bookstores Co SAU:4191
70 GF Score
Price ﷼42.00
GF Value ﷼28.97
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Abdullahad Mohammed Abo Moati for Bookstores Co Interest Coverage?

Abdullahad Mohammed Abo Moati for Bookstores Co SAU:4191 -0.52% 70 Interest Coverage is 2.70 as of Mar. 2026, which is 46% below its 10-year median of 4.96. GuruFocus rates SAU:4191 with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of ﷼28.97 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 824 Retail - Cyclical companies, Abdullahad Mohammed Abo Moati for Bookstores Co ranks worse than 55.1% 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. Abdullahad Mohammed Abo Moati for Bookstores Co's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ﷼4.6 Mil. Abdullahad Mohammed Abo Moati for Bookstores Co's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ﷼-1.7 Mil. Abdullahad Mohammed Abo Moati for Bookstores Co's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.70. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

The historical rank and industry rank for Abdullahad Mohammed Abo Moati for Bookstores Co's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:

SAU:4191' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.84   Med: 4.96   Max: 21.18
Current: 6.23


SAU:4191's Interest Coverage is ranked worse than
55.1% of 824 companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 7.46 vs SAU:4191: 6.23

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


Abdullahad Mohammed Abo Moati for Bookstores Co  (SAU:4191) 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 .


Abdullahad Mohammed Abo Moati for Bookstores Co Interest Coverage Related Terms


Abdullahad Mohammed Abo Moati for Bookstores Co Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Abdullahad Mohammed Abo Moati for Bookstores 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.

Abdullahad Mohammed Abo Moati for Bookstores Co Interest Coverage Chart

Abdullahad Mohammed Abo Moati for Bookstores Co Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Interest Coverage
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Abdullahad Mohammed Abo Moati for Bookstores Co Quarterly Data
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SAU:4191 vs CASY, WSM, DKS: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Specialty Retail subindustry, Abdullahad Mohammed Abo Moati for Bookstores 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.


Abdullahad Mohammed Abo Moati for Bookstores Co Interest Coverage vs Retail - Cyclical Industry

For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Abdullahad Mohammed Abo Moati for Bookstores Co's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Abdullahad Mohammed Abo Moati for Bookstores Co's Interest Coverage falls into.


SAU:4191
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Abdullah Saad Mohammed Abo Moati for Bookstores Co SAU:4191
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Abdullahad Mohammed Abo Moati for Bookstores 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.

Abdullahad Mohammed Abo Moati for Bookstores Co's Interest Coverage for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Here, for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026, Abdullahad Mohammed Abo Moati for Bookstores Co's Interest Expense was ﷼-5.1 Mil. Its Operating Income was ﷼31.6 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ﷼7.0 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (A: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*31.559/-5.067
=6.23

Abdullahad Mohammed Abo Moati for Bookstores Co's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Here, for the three months ended in Mar. 2026, Abdullahad Mohammed Abo Moati for Bookstores Co's Interest Expense was ﷼-1.7 Mil. Its Operating Income was ﷼4.6 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ﷼7.0 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*4.566/-1.689
=2.70

* 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 2.70 mean?
Abdullahad Mohammed Abo Moati for Bookstores Co (SAU:4191) has a Interest Coverage of 2.70 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Abdullahad Mohammed Abo Moati for Bookstores Co and its competitors. This is 46% below median its historical median of 4.96. Over the past decade, Abdullahad Mohammed Abo Moati for Bookstores Co's Interest Coverage has ranged from 2.84 to 21.18. According to the industry distribution chart, Abdullahad Mohammed Abo Moati for Bookstores Co ranks #454 out of 824 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 55.1%.
Is Abdullahad Mohammed Abo Moati for Bookstores Co's Interest Coverage too high?
Abdullahad Mohammed Abo Moati for Bookstores Co's current Interest Coverage of 2.70 is 46% below median its 10-year median of 4.96. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.84 to a high of 21.18. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Interest Coverage is 7.46. Abdullahad Mohammed Abo Moati for Bookstores Co's value of 2.70 is 63.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Abdullahad Mohammed Abo Moati for Bookstores Co ranks #454 out of 824 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Abdullahad Mohammed Abo Moati for Bookstores Co has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Abdullahad Mohammed Abo Moati for Bookstores Co's Interest Coverage compare to CASY and WSM?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Abdullahad Mohammed Abo Moati for Bookstores Co ranks #454 out of 824 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Abdullahad Mohammed Abo Moati for Bookstores Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 7.46. Abdullahad Mohammed Abo Moati for Bookstores Co's value of 2.70 is 63.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Abdullahad Mohammed Abo Moati for Bookstores Co's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 2.84 to 21.18 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.96 vs. the industry median of 7.46, Abdullahad Mohammed Abo Moati for Bookstores Co has consistently been below 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Interest Coverage among Retail - Cyclical companies is 7.46, based on 824 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. Abdullahad Mohammed Abo Moati for Bookstores Co's current Interest Coverage of 2.70 is 63.8% below 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 Abdullahad Mohammed Abo Moati for Bookstores Co and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Interest Coverage is 7.46 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Abdullahad Mohammed Abo Moati for Bookstores Co's current Interest Coverage is 2.70, which is 46% below median its own 10-year median of 4.96. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Abdullahad Mohammed Abo Moati for Bookstores Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Abdullahad Mohammed Abo Moati for Bookstores Co (SAU:4191) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ﷼28.97, compared to a current price of ﷼42.00 — trading 45% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 2.70, which is 46% below median its 10-year median of 4.96 and 63.8% below the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 7.46. Abdullahad Mohammed Abo Moati for Bookstores Co's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 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 Abdullahad Mohammed Abo Moati for Bookstores Co (SAU:4191), the current Interest Coverage is 2.70 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 Abdullahad Mohammed Abo Moati for Bookstores Co (SAU:4191) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Abdullahad Mohammed Abo Moati for Bookstores Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ﷼42.00 is trading 45% above its estimated GF Value™ of ﷼28.97. GuruFocus considers Abdullahad Mohammed Abo Moati for Bookstores Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for SAU:4191:

  • Interest Coverage: 2.70 (46% below median its 10-year median of 4.96)
  • GF Value™: ﷼28.97 vs. price of ﷼42.00 (45% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 70/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 63.8% below the Retail - Cyclical median (#454 of 824)

No single metric tells the full story. See the SAU:4191 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Abdullahad Mohammed Abo Moati for Bookstores Co Business Description

Address Atayif Street, Al Alatayif Center for Office Supplies, P.O. Box 9994, Futah District, Riyadh, SAU, 11423
Abdullah Saad Mohammed Abo Moati for Bookstores Co is engaged in the wholesale trading of office supplies (stationery), retail sale of art supplies, stationery, office supplies, newspapers, and magazines (bookstores). In addition, it is involved in the retail sale of accessories and clothing accessories such as gloves, ties, suspenders, prayer beads, and umbrellas; the retail sale of leather products and travel accessories made of leather, and bags. Its operating segments are Wholesale and retail, Inks, and Real estate and rent. The majority of the group's revenue is generated from the Retail and wholesale trade segment, where the group does wholesale of stationery, wholesale of computers and their accessories, and other wholesale and retail sales.
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