SandRidge EnergySD -1.93%73 Interest Coverage is No Debt (1) as of Mar. 2026, which is 100% below its 10-year median of 251.54. GuruFocus rates SD with a GF Scoreâ„¢ of 73/100 and a GF Valueâ„¢ of $15.78 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 728 Oil & Gas companies, SandRidge Energy ranks better than 99.59% 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. SandRidge Energy's
Operating Income
for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $21.5 Mil. SandRidge Energy's Interest Expense for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.0 Mil.
SandRidge Energy has no debt.
The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.
Good Sign:
SandRidge Energy Inc has no debt.
(1) 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.
The historical rank and industry rank for SandRidge Energy's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:
SD'
s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 6.8 Med: 251.54 Max: No Debt
Current: No Debt
SD's Interest Coverage is ranked better than 99.59% of 728
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 5.885
vs SD: No Debt
SandRidge Energy (NYSE:SD) 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 .
SandRidge Energy Interest Coverage Related Terms
SandRidge Energy Interest Coverage Historical Data
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The historical data trend for SandRidge Energy'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.
SD vs WTI, EGY, ZNOG: Interest Coverage Comparison
For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, SandRidge Energy'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.
SandRidge Energy Interest Coverage vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, SandRidge Energy's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where SandRidge Energy's Interest Coverage falls into.
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:
* 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.
What does a Interest Coverage of No Debt <sup>(1)</sup> mean?
SandRidge Energy (SD) has a Interest Coverage of No Debt (1) as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on SandRidge Energy and its competitors. This is 100% below median its historical median of 251.54. Over the past decade, SandRidge Energy's Interest Coverage has ranged from 6.80 to 10,000.00. According to the industry distribution chart, SandRidge Energy ranks #3 out of 728 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 0.40000000000001%.
Is SandRidge Energy's Interest Coverage too high?
SandRidge Energy's current Interest Coverage of No Debt (1) is 100% below median its 10-year median of 251.54. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.80 to a high of 10,000.00. Based on the distribution chart, SandRidge Energy ranks #3 out of 728 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, SandRidge Energy has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does SandRidge Energy's Interest Coverage compare to WTI and EGY?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, SandRidge Energy ranks #3 out of 728 companies for Interest Coverage. This places SandRidge Energy in the top 0% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Interest Coverage is 5.89. Historically, SandRidge Energy's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 6.80 to 10,000.00 over the past decade. 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 an Oil & Gas company?
The median Interest Coverage among Oil & Gas companies is 5.89, based on 728 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. 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 SandRidge Energy and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Interest Coverage is 5.89 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. SandRidge Energy's current Interest Coverage is No Debt (1), which is 100% below median its own 10-year median of 251.54. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is SandRidge Energy stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SandRidge Energy (SD) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $15.78, compared to a current price of $13.74 — trading 12.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is No Debt (1), which is 100% below median its 10-year median of 251.54. SandRidge Energy's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 3 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 SandRidge Energy (SD), the current Interest Coverage is No Debt (1) 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 SandRidge Energy (SD) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SandRidge Energy stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $13.74 is trading 12.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $15.78.
GuruFocus considers SandRidge Energy to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for SD:
Interest Coverage: No Debt (1) (100% below median its 10-year median of 251.54)
GF Value™: $15.78 vs. price of $13.74 (12.9% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SD stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
SandRidge Energy Inc is a United States-based oil and natural gas company. It is engaged in the exploration, development, and production of crude oil, natural gas, and Natural gas liquids. Business activities of the group include Exploration and Production, Drilling and Oil Field Services, and Midstream Gas Services. The company's primary areas of operation are the Mid-Continent in Oklahoma and Kansas.
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