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. Sumitomo Metal Mining Co's
Operating Income
for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $492 Mil. Sumitomo Metal Mining Co's Interest Expense for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $5 Mil.
did not have earnings to cover the interest expense.
The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.
The historical rank and industry rank for Sumitomo Metal Mining Co's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:
STMNF'
s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.38 Med: 10.44 Max: 69.07
Current: 10.44
STMNF's Interest Coverage is ranked worse than 81.18% of 1318
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: No Debt
vs STMNF: 10.44
Sumitomo Metal Mining Co (OTCPK:STMNF) 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 .
Sumitomo Metal Mining Co Interest Coverage Related Terms
Sumitomo Metal Mining Co Interest Coverage Historical Data
* 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.
Sumitomo Metal Mining Co Interest Coverage Competitor Comparison
For the Other Industrial Metals & Mining subindustry, Sumitomo Metal Mining 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.
Sumitomo Metal Mining Co Interest Coverage vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Sumitomo Metal Mining Co's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sumitomo Metal Mining Co's Interest Coverage falls into.
Sumitomo Metal Mining 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:
* 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 0 (At Loss) mean?
Sumitomo Metal Mining Co (STMNF) has a Interest Coverage of 0 (At Loss) as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Sumitomo Metal Mining Co and its competitors. Over the past decade, Sumitomo Metal Mining Co's Interest Coverage has ranged from 5.38 to 69.07. According to the industry distribution chart, Sumitomo Metal Mining Co ranks #1070 out of 1318 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 81.2%.
Is Sumitomo Metal Mining Co's Interest Coverage too high?
Sumitomo Metal Mining Co's current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.38 to a high of 69.07. Based on the distribution chart, Sumitomo Metal Mining Co ranks #1070 out of 1318 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Sumitomo Metal Mining Co has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sumitomo Metal Mining Co's Interest Coverage compare to competitors?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Sumitomo Metal Mining Co ranks #1070 out of 1318 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Sumitomo Metal Mining Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 10,000.00. Historically, Sumitomo Metal Mining Co's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 5.38 to 69.07 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 a Metals & Mining company?
The median Interest Coverage among Metals & Mining companies is 10,000.00, based on 1,318 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 Sumitomo Metal Mining Co and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median Interest Coverage is 10,000.00 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sumitomo Metal Mining Co's current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sumitomo Metal Mining Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sumitomo Metal Mining Co (STMNF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $39.25, compared to a current price of $48.99 — trading 24.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). Sumitomo Metal Mining Co's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 6 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 Sumitomo Metal Mining Co (STMNF), the current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss) 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 Sumitomo Metal Mining Co (STMNF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sumitomo Metal Mining Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $48.99 is trading 24.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $39.25.
GuruFocus considers Sumitomo Metal Mining Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for STMNF:
Interest Coverage: 0 (At Loss)
GF Value™: $39.25 vs. price of $48.99 (24.8% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STMNF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sumitomo Metal Mining Co Ltd is a Japan-based company engaged in the mining business. The company operates through three segments. The Material segment manufactures and sells battery materials, powder and crystalline materials, tape materials, catalysts, and related products. The Resource segment focuses on the exploration, development, production, and sale of nonferrous metal resources in Japan and overseas. The Smelting segment engages in the smelting and sale of copper, nickel, ferronickel, zinc, and precious metals, including gold, silver, platinum, and palladium. The Others segment covers real estate and engineering businesses. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Smelting segment.
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