SODI (Solitron Devices) Interest Coverage: 26.37 (As of May. 2026) — 81% Below Median

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SODI Solitron Devices Inc SODI
66 GF Score
Price $30.35
GF Value $28.20
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Solitron Devices Interest Coverage?

Solitron Devices SODI +1.85% 66 Interest Coverage is 26.37 as of May. 2026, which is 81% below its 10-year median of 137.77. GuruFocus rates SODI with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of $28.20 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 639 Semiconductors companies, Solitron Devices ranks worse than 57.59% 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. Solitron Devices's Operating Income for the three months ended in May. 2026 was $1.64 Mil. Solitron Devices's Interest Expense for the three months ended in May. 2026 was $-0.06 Mil. Solitron Devices's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was 26.37. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

The historical rank and industry rank for Solitron Devices's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:

SODI' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.67   Med: 137.77   Max: No Debt
Current: 14.47


SODI's Interest Coverage is ranked worse than
57.59% of 639 companies
in the Semiconductors industry
Industry Median: 20.32 vs SODI: 14.47

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


Solitron Devices  (OTCPK:SODI) 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 .


Solitron Devices Interest Coverage Related Terms


Solitron Devices Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Solitron Devices'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.

Solitron Devices Interest Coverage Chart

Solitron Devices Annual Data
Trend Feb15 Feb16 Feb19 Feb20 Feb21 Feb22 Feb23 Feb24 Feb25 Feb26
Interest Coverage
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Solitron Devices Quarterly Data
Aug21 Nov21 Feb22 May22 Aug22 Nov22 Feb23 May23 Aug23 Nov23 Feb24 May24 Aug24 Nov24 Feb25 May25 Aug25 Nov25 Feb26 May26
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SODI vs RBCN, GSTX, SCIA: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Semiconductor Equipment & Materials subindustry, Solitron Devices'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.


Solitron Devices Interest Coverage vs Semiconductors Industry

For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, Solitron Devices's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Solitron Devices's Interest Coverage falls into.


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Solitron Devices 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.

Solitron Devices's Interest Coverage for the fiscal year that ended in Feb. 2026 is calculated as

Here, for the fiscal year that ended in Feb. 2026, Solitron Devices's Interest Expense was $-0.26 Mil. Its Operating Income was $1.62 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $3.61 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Feb. 2026 )/Interest Expense (A: Feb. 2026 )
=-1*1.618/-0.263
=6.15

Solitron Devices's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 is calculated as

Here, for the three months ended in May. 2026, Solitron Devices's Interest Expense was $-0.06 Mil. Its Operating Income was $1.64 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $3.56 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: May. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: May. 2026 )
=-1*1.635/-0.062
=26.37

* 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 26.37 mean?
Solitron Devices (SODI) has a Interest Coverage of 26.37 as of May. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Solitron Devices and its competitors. This is 81% below median its historical median of 137.77. Over the past decade, Solitron Devices' Interest Coverage has ranged from 3.67 to 10,000.00. According to the industry distribution chart, Solitron Devices ranks #368 out of 639 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 57.6%.
Is Solitron Devices' Interest Coverage too high?
Solitron Devices' current Interest Coverage of 26.37 is 81% below median its 10-year median of 137.77. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.67 to a high of 10,000.00. The Semiconductors industry median Interest Coverage is 20.32. Solitron Devices' value of 26.37 is 29.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Solitron Devices ranks #368 out of 639 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Solitron Devices has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Solitron Devices' Interest Coverage compare to RBCN and GSTX?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, Solitron Devices ranks #368 out of 639 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Solitron Devices in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 20.32. Solitron Devices' value of 26.37 is 29.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Solitron Devices' own Interest Coverage has ranged from 3.67 to 10,000.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 137.77 vs. the industry median of 20.32, Solitron Devices 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 Semiconductors company?
The median Interest Coverage among Semiconductors companies is 20.32, based on 639 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. Solitron Devices's current Interest Coverage of 26.37 is 29.8% 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 Solitron Devices and its competitors. For the Semiconductors industry, the median Interest Coverage is 20.32 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Solitron Devices's current Interest Coverage is 26.37, which is 81% below median its own 10-year median of 137.77. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Solitron Devices stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Solitron Devices (SODI) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $28.20, compared to a current price of $30.35 — trading 7.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 26.37, which is 81% below median its 10-year median of 137.77 and 29.8% above the Semiconductors industry median of 20.32. Solitron Devices' overall GF Score™ is 66/100 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 Solitron Devices (SODI), the current Interest Coverage is 26.37 as of May. 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 Solitron Devices (SODI) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Solitron Devices stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $30.35 is trading 7.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $28.20. GuruFocus considers Solitron Devices to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for SODI:

  • Interest Coverage: 26.37 (81% below median its 10-year median of 137.77)
  • GF Value™: $28.20 vs. price of $30.35 (7.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 66/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 29.8% above the Semiconductors median (#368 of 639)

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


Solitron Devices Business Description

Address 901 Sansburys Way, West Palm Beach, FL, USA, 33411
Solitron Devices Inc designs, develops, manufactures, and markets solid-state semiconductor components and related devices mainly for the military and aerospace markets. The company also manufactures a large variety of bipolar and metal oxide semiconductor (MOS) power transistors, power and control hybrids, junction and power MOS field-effect transistors (Power MOSFETS), field-effect transistors, and other related products. The company derives the majority of its revenues from its business operations in the United States, while it also holds a presence in Canada, Latin America, Europe and Australia.
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