Parex ResourcesSTU:QPX -1.01%77 Interest Coverage is 27.89 as of Mar. 2026, which is 99% below its 10-year median of 2,111.13. GuruFocus rates STU:QPX with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of €13.85 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 728 Oil & Gas companies, Parex Resources ranks better than 81.73% 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. Parex Resources's
Operating Income
for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €47.1 Mil. Parex Resources's Interest Expense for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €-1.7 Mil.
Parex Resources's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 27.89.
The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.
The historical rank and industry rank for Parex Resources's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:
STU:QPX'
s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 51.52 Med: 2111.13 Max: 75659.22
Current: 51.52
STU:QPX's Interest Coverage is ranked better than 81.73% of 728
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 5.84
vs STU:QPX: 51.52
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 .
Parex Resources Interest Coverage Related Terms
Parex Resources Interest Coverage Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Parex Resources'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.
STU:QPX vs COP, EOG, FANG: Interest Coverage Comparison
For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, Parex Resources'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.
Parex Resources Interest Coverage vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Parex Resources's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Parex Resources'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.
Parex Resources (STU:QPX) has a Interest Coverage of 27.89 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Parex Resources and its competitors. This is 99% below median its historical median of 2,111.13. Over the past decade, Parex Resources' Interest Coverage has ranged from 51.52 to 75,659.22. According to the industry distribution chart, Parex Resources ranks #133 out of 728 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 18.3%.
Is Parex Resources' Interest Coverage too high?
Parex Resources' current Interest Coverage of 27.89 is 99% below median its 10-year median of 2,111.13. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 51.52 to a high of 75,659.22. The Oil & Gas industry median Interest Coverage is 5.84. Parex Resources' value of 27.89 is 377.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Parex Resources ranks #133 out of 728 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Parex Resources has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Parex Resources' Interest Coverage compare to COP and EOG?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Parex Resources ranks #133 out of 728 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Parex Resources in the top 18% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Interest Coverage is 5.84. Parex Resources' value of 27.89 is 377.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Parex Resources' own Interest Coverage has ranged from 51.52 to 75,659.22 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2,111.13 vs. the industry median of 5.84, Parex Resources 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 an Oil & Gas company?
The median Interest Coverage among Oil & Gas companies is 5.84, 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. Parex Resources's current Interest Coverage of 27.89 is 377.6% 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 Parex Resources and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Interest Coverage is 5.84 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Parex Resources's current Interest Coverage is 27.89, which is 99% below median its own 10-year median of 2,111.13. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Parex Resources stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Parex Resources (STU:QPX) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €13.85, compared to a current price of €12.78 — trading 7.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 27.89, which is 99% below median its 10-year median of 2,111.13 and 377.6% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 5.84. Parex Resources' overall GF Score™ is 77/100 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 Parex Resources (STU:QPX), the current Interest Coverage is 27.89 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 Parex Resources (STU:QPX) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Parex Resources stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €12.78 is trading 7.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of €13.85.
GuruFocus considers Parex Resources to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for STU:QPX:
Interest Coverage: 27.89 (99% below median its 10-year median of 2,111.13)
GF Value™: €13.85 vs. price of €12.78 (7.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 377.6% above the Oil & Gas median (#133 of 728)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:QPX stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Parex Resources Inc engages in the exploration, development, production, and marketing of oil and natural gas. The company is focused on development in two main basins: Llanos and Magdalena. The majority of the company's properties are focused in Colombia, where it pays a royalty or tax to the government for its operations. The company's operating segments are Columbia, its key revenue-generating segment, and Canada.
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