Catrion Catering Holding Co (SAU:6004) Interest Coverage: 4.72 (As of Mar. 2026) — 70% Below Median

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SAU:6004 Catrion Catering Holding Co SAU:6004
91 GF Score
Price ﷼74.15
GF Value ﷼136.29
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is Catrion Catering Holding Co Interest Coverage?

Catrion Catering Holding Co SAU:6004 91 Interest Coverage is 4.72 as of Mar. 2026, which is 70% below its 10-year median of 15.84. GuruFocus rates SAU:6004 with a GF Score™ of 91/100 and a GF Value™ of ﷼136.29 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 842 Transportation companies, Catrion Catering Holding Co ranks better than 53.92% 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. Catrion Catering Holding Co's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ﷼99 Mil. Catrion Catering Holding Co's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ﷼-21 Mil. Catrion Catering Holding Co's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 4.72. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

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

SAU:6004' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.35   Med: 15.84   Max: 133.45
Current: 6.42


SAU:6004's Interest Coverage is ranked better than
53.92% of 842 companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 5.72 vs SAU:6004: 6.42

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


Catrion Catering Holding Co  (SAU:6004) 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 .


Catrion Catering Holding Co Interest Coverage Related Terms


Catrion Catering Holding Co Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Catrion Catering Holding 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.

Catrion Catering Holding Co Interest Coverage Chart

Catrion Catering Holding Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Interest Coverage
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Catrion Catering Holding 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:6004 vs JOBY, CAAP: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Airports & Air Services subindustry, Catrion Catering Holding 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.


Catrion Catering Holding Co Interest Coverage vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Catrion Catering Holding Co's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Catrion Catering Holding Co's Interest Coverage falls into.


SAU:6004
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Catrion Catering Holding 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.

Catrion Catering Holding 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, Catrion Catering Holding Co's Interest Expense was ﷼-44 Mil. Its Operating Income was ﷼333 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ﷼774 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (A: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*332.87/-44.134
=7.54

Catrion Catering Holding Co's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Here, for the three months ended in Mar. 2026, Catrion Catering Holding Co's Interest Expense was ﷼-21 Mil. Its Operating Income was ﷼99 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ﷼832 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*99.368/-21.067
=4.72

* 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 4.72 mean?
Catrion Catering Holding Co (SAU:6004) has a Interest Coverage of 4.72 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Catrion Catering Holding Co and its competitors. This is 70% below median its historical median of 15.84. Over the past decade, Catrion Catering Holding Co's Interest Coverage has ranged from 2.35 to 133.45. According to the industry distribution chart, Catrion Catering Holding Co ranks #388 out of 842 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 46.1%.
Is Catrion Catering Holding Co's Interest Coverage too high?
Catrion Catering Holding Co's current Interest Coverage of 4.72 is 70% below median its 10-year median of 15.84. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.35 to a high of 133.45. The Transportation industry median Interest Coverage is 5.72. Catrion Catering Holding Co's value of 4.72 is 17.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Catrion Catering Holding Co ranks #388 out of 842 companies in the Transportation industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Catrion Catering Holding Co has a GF Score™ of 91/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Catrion Catering Holding Co's Interest Coverage compare to JOBY and CAAP?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Catrion Catering Holding Co ranks #388 out of 842 companies for Interest Coverage. This puts Catrion Catering Holding Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 5.72. Catrion Catering Holding Co's value of 4.72 is 17.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Catrion Catering Holding Co's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 2.35 to 133.45 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 15.84 vs. the industry median of 5.72, Catrion Catering Holding 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 Transportation company?
The median Interest Coverage among Transportation companies is 5.72, based on 842 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. Catrion Catering Holding Co's current Interest Coverage of 4.72 is 17.5% 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 Catrion Catering Holding Co and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Interest Coverage is 5.72 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Catrion Catering Holding Co's current Interest Coverage is 4.72, which is 70% below median its own 10-year median of 15.84. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Catrion Catering Holding Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Catrion Catering Holding Co (SAU:6004) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ﷼136.29, compared to a current price of ﷼74.15 — trading 45.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 4.72, which is 70% below median its 10-year median of 15.84 and 17.5% below the Transportation industry median of 5.72. Catrion Catering Holding Co's overall GF Score™ is 91/100 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 Catrion Catering Holding Co (SAU:6004), the current Interest Coverage is 4.72 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 Catrion Catering Holding Co (SAU:6004) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Catrion Catering Holding Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ﷼74.15 is trading 45.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of ﷼136.29. GuruFocus considers Catrion Catering Holding Co to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for SAU:6004:

  • Interest Coverage: 4.72 (70% below median its 10-year median of 15.84)
  • GF Value™: ﷼136.29 vs. price of ﷼74.15 (45.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 91/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 17.5% below the Transportation median (#388 of 842)

No single metric tells the full story. See the SAU:6004 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Catrion Catering Holding Co Business Description

Address Al Saeb Al Jomhi Street, Prince Sultan Bin Abdulaziz Road, P.O Box 9178, Almohammadya District (5), Jeddah, SAU, 21413
Catrion Catering Holding Co formerly Saudi Airlines Catering Co is engaged in the provision of cooked and non-cooked food to private and public sectors, provision of sky sales, operation and management of duty-free zones in Saudi Arabian airports, and ownership, operation, and management of restaurants at airports and other places, and the ownership, operation, and management of central laundries. It provides catering services to Saudi Arabian Airlines and other foreign airlines. The company has two operating segments; Inflight includes Inflight catering, airline equipment, and business lounge, Retail includes Onboard, ground and online: and Integrated Hospitality include Remote & Camp management, Business & Industries catering, Security services, Laundry services, Hajj and Umrah.
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