Alahli REIT Fund 1 (SAU:4338) Interest Coverage: 1.48 (As of Dec. 2025) — 66% Below Median

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SAU:4338 Alahli REIT Fund 1 SAU:4338
72 GF Score
Price ﷼6.47
GF Value ﷼8.34
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Alahli REIT Fund 1 Interest Coverage?

Alahli REIT Fund 1 SAU:4338 +0.62% 72 Interest Coverage is 1.48 as of Dec. 2025, which is 66% below its 10-year median of 4.37. GuruFocus rates SAU:4338 with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of ﷼8.34 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 696 REITs companies, Alahli REIT Fund 1 ranks worse than 81.03% 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. Alahli REIT Fund 1's Operating Income for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was ﷼37.1 Mil. Alahli REIT Fund 1's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was ﷼-25.1 Mil. Alahli REIT Fund 1's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 1.48. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

Warning Sign:

Ben Graham prefers companies' interest coverage to be at least 5. Alahli REIT Fund 1 interest coverage is 1.43, which is low.

The historical rank and industry rank for Alahli REIT Fund 1's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:

SAU:4338' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.43   Med: 4.37   Max: No Debt
Current: 1.43


SAU:4338's Interest Coverage is ranked worse than
81.03% of 696 companies
in the REITs industry
Industry Median: 3.125 vs SAU:4338: 1.43

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


Alahli REIT Fund 1  (SAU:4338) 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 .


Alahli REIT Fund 1 Interest Coverage Related Terms


Alahli REIT Fund 1 Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Alahli REIT Fund 1'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.

Alahli REIT Fund 1 Interest Coverage Chart

Alahli REIT Fund 1 Annual Data
Trend Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Interest Coverage
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 6.89 4.45 2.31 1.76 1.43

Alahli REIT Fund 1 Semi-Annual Data
Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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 2.23 2.08 1.52 1.37 1.48

SAU:4338 vs VICI, WPC: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the REIT - Diversified subindustry, Alahli REIT Fund 1'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.


Alahli REIT Fund 1 Interest Coverage vs REITs Industry

For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, Alahli REIT Fund 1's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Alahli REIT Fund 1's Interest Coverage falls into.


SAU:4338
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Alahli REIT Fund 1 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.

Alahli REIT Fund 1'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, Alahli REIT Fund 1's Interest Expense was ﷼-49.8 Mil. Its Operating Income was ﷼71.0 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ﷼742.7 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (A: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*71.023/-49.803
=1.43

Alahli REIT Fund 1's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Here, for the six months ended in Dec. 2025, Alahli REIT Fund 1's Interest Expense was ﷼-25.1 Mil. Its Operating Income was ﷼37.1 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ﷼742.7 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*37.14/-25.057
=1.48

* 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 1.48 mean?
Alahli REIT Fund 1 (SAU:4338) has a Interest Coverage of 1.48 as of Dec. 2025. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Alahli REIT Fund 1 and its competitors. This is 66% below median its historical median of 4.37. Over the past decade, Alahli REIT Fund 1's Interest Coverage has ranged from 1.43 to 10,000.00. According to the industry distribution chart, Alahli REIT Fund 1 ranks #564 out of 696 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 81%.
Is Alahli REIT Fund 1's Interest Coverage too high?
Alahli REIT Fund 1's current Interest Coverage of 1.48 is 66% below median its 10-year median of 4.37. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.43 to a high of 10,000.00. The REITs industry median Interest Coverage is 3.13. Alahli REIT Fund 1's value of 1.48 is 52.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Alahli REIT Fund 1 ranks #564 out of 696 companies in the REITs industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Alahli REIT Fund 1 has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Alahli REIT Fund 1's Interest Coverage compare to VICI and WPC?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, Alahli REIT Fund 1 ranks #564 out of 696 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Alahli REIT Fund 1 in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 3.13. Alahli REIT Fund 1's value of 1.48 is 52.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Alahli REIT Fund 1's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 1.43 to 10,000.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.37 vs. the industry median of 3.13, Alahli REIT Fund 1 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 REITs company?
The median Interest Coverage among REITs companies is 3.13, based on 696 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. Alahli REIT Fund 1's current Interest Coverage of 1.48 is 52.6% 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 Alahli REIT Fund 1 and its competitors. For the REITs industry, the median Interest Coverage is 3.13 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Alahli REIT Fund 1's current Interest Coverage is 1.48, which is 66% below median its own 10-year median of 4.37. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Alahli REIT Fund 1 stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alahli REIT Fund 1 (SAU:4338) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ﷼8.34, compared to a current price of ﷼6.47 — trading 22.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 1.48, which is 66% below median its 10-year median of 4.37 and 52.6% below the REITs industry median of 3.13. Alahli REIT Fund 1's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 10 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 Alahli REIT Fund 1 (SAU:4338), the current Interest Coverage is 1.48 as of Dec. 2025. 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 Alahli REIT Fund 1 (SAU:4338) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alahli REIT Fund 1 stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ﷼6.47 is trading 22.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of ﷼8.34. GuruFocus considers Alahli REIT Fund 1 to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for SAU:4338:

  • Interest Coverage: 1.48 (66% below median its 10-year median of 4.37)
  • GF Value™: ﷼8.34 vs. price of ﷼6.47 (22.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 72/100 with 10 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 52.6% below the REITs median (#564 of 696)

No single metric tells the full story. See the SAU:4338 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Alahli REIT Fund 1 Business Description

Industry Real EstateREITs
Address King Saud Road, P.O. Box 22216, Regional Building of National Commercial Bank, Riyadh, SAU, 11495
Alahli REIT Fund 1 invests in income-producing properties. Its objective is to provide periodic rental income to Unitholders through investing in developed income-generating properties and to potentially provide capital growth by developing and/or expanding and/or selling assets. The Fund invests mainly in developed income-generating real estate assets and may invest part of its assets and cash surplus in Murabaha transactions and short-term deposits in Saudi Riyals with banks that are licensed by the Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) and operate in Saudi Arabia. The Fund may also invest in public money market funds approved by CMA.
72GF Score

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