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Space CommunicationSPMMF 34 Interest Coverage is 1.67 as of Mar. 2026, which is 106% above its 10-year median of 0.81. GuruFocus rates SPMMF with a GF Score™ of 34/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.14 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 283 Telecommunication Services companies, Space Communication ranks worse than 89.05% 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. Space Communication's
Operating Income
for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $6.75 Mil. Space Communication's Interest Expense for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-4.04 Mil.
Space Communication's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.67.
The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.
The historical rank and industry rank for Space Communication's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:
SPMMF'
s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.29 Med: 0.81 Max: 1.69
Current: 0.92
SPMMF's Interest Coverage is ranked worse than 89.05% of 283
companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 4.74
vs SPMMF: 0.92
Space Communication (OTCPK:SPMMF) 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 .
Space Communication Interest Coverage Related Terms
Space Communication Interest Coverage Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Space Communication'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.
SPMMF vs TMUS, VZ, T: Interest Coverage Comparison
For the Telecom Services subindustry, Space Communication'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.
Space Communication Interest Coverage vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Space Communication's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Space Communication'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.
Space Communication (SPMMF) has a Interest Coverage of 1.67 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Space Communication and its competitors. This is 106% above median its historical median of 0.81. Over the past decade, Space Communication's Interest Coverage has ranged from 0.29 to 1.69. According to the industry distribution chart, Space Communication ranks #252 out of 283 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 89%.
Is Space Communication's Interest Coverage too high?
Space Communication's current Interest Coverage of 1.67 is 106% above median its 10-year median of 0.81. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.29 to a high of 1.69. The Telecommunication Services industry median Interest Coverage is 4.74. Space Communication's value of 1.67 is 64.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Space Communication ranks #252 out of 283 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Space Communication has a GF Score™ of 34/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Space Communication's Interest Coverage compare to TMUS and VZ?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Space Communication ranks #252 out of 283 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Space Communication in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 4.74. Space Communication's value of 1.67 is 64.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Space Communication's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 0.29 to 1.69 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.81 vs. the industry median of 4.74, Space Communication 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 Telecommunication Services company?
The median Interest Coverage among Telecommunication Services companies is 4.74, based on 283 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. Space Communication's current Interest Coverage of 1.67 is 64.8% 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 Space Communication and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median Interest Coverage is 4.74 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Space Communication's current Interest Coverage is 1.67, which is 106% above median its own 10-year median of 0.81. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Space Communication stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Space Communication (SPMMF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.14, compared to a current price of $0.53 — trading 275.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 1.67, which is 106% above median its 10-year median of 0.81 and 64.8% below the Telecommunication Services industry median of 4.74. Space Communication's overall GF Score™ is 34/100 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 Space Communication (SPMMF), the current Interest Coverage is 1.67 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 Space Communication (SPMMF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Space Communication stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $0.53 is trading 275.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $0.14.
GuruFocus considers Space Communication to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SPMMF:
Interest Coverage: 1.67 (106% above median its 10-year median of 0.81)
GF Value™: $0.14 vs. price of $0.53 (275.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 64.8% below the Telecommunication Services median (#252 of 283)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SPMMF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Space Communication Ltd is a satellite operator and satellite service provider. It provides broadcasting and communications services to Direct-to-home (DTH) operators, TV broadcasters and programmers, government and corporate organizations, and VSAT network operators.
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