Transportadora de Gas del SurTGS -3.25%95 Interest Coverage is 6.99 as of Mar. 2026, which is 9% below its 10-year median of 7.64. GuruFocus rates TGS with a GF Score™ of 95/100 and a GF Value™ of $22.25 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 728 Oil & Gas companies, Transportadora de Gas del Sur ranks better than 56.04% 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. Transportadora de Gas del Sur's
Operating Income
for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $173 Mil. Transportadora de Gas del Sur's Interest Expense for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-25 Mil.
Transportadora de Gas del Sur's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 6.99.
The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.
The historical rank and industry rank for Transportadora de Gas del Sur's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:
TGS'
s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.12 Med: 7.64 Max: 9.58
Current: 7.56
TGS's Interest Coverage is ranked better than 56.04% of 728
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 5.885
vs TGS: 7.56
Transportadora de Gas del Sur (NYSE:TGS) 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 .
Transportadora de Gas del Sur Interest Coverage Related Terms
Transportadora de Gas del Sur 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.
Transportadora de Gas del Sur Interest Coverage Chart
For the Oil & Gas Integrated subindustry, Transportadora de Gas del Sur'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.
Transportadora de Gas del Sur Interest Coverage vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Transportadora de Gas del Sur's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Transportadora de Gas del Sur's Interest Coverage falls into.
Transportadora de Gas del Sur 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.
Transportadora de Gas del Sur (TGS) has a Interest Coverage of 6.99 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Transportadora de Gas del Sur and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 7.64. Over the past decade, Transportadora de Gas del Sur's Interest Coverage has ranged from 3.12 to 9.58. According to the industry distribution chart, Transportadora de Gas del Sur ranks #320 out of 728 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 44%.
Is Transportadora de Gas del Sur's Interest Coverage too high?
Transportadora de Gas del Sur's current Interest Coverage of 6.99 is near median its 10-year median of 7.64. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.12 to a high of 9.58. The Oil & Gas industry median Interest Coverage is 5.89. Transportadora de Gas del Sur's value of 6.99 is 18.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Transportadora de Gas del Sur ranks #320 out of 728 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Transportadora de Gas del Sur has a GF Score™ of 95/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Transportadora de Gas del Sur's Interest Coverage compare to XOM and CVX?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Transportadora de Gas del Sur ranks #320 out of 728 companies for Interest Coverage. This puts Transportadora de Gas del Sur in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 5.89. Transportadora de Gas del Sur's value of 6.99 is 18.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Transportadora de Gas del Sur's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 3.12 to 9.58 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.64 vs. the industry median of 5.89, Transportadora de Gas del Sur 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 5.89, 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. Transportadora de Gas del Sur's current Interest Coverage of 6.99 is 18.8% 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 Transportadora de Gas del Sur 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. Transportadora de Gas del Sur's current Interest Coverage is 6.99, which is near median its own 10-year median of 7.64. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Transportadora de Gas del Sur stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Transportadora de Gas del Sur (TGS) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $22.25, compared to a current price of $29.44 — trading 32.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 6.99, which is near median its 10-year median of 7.64 and 18.8% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 5.89. Transportadora de Gas del Sur's overall GF Score™ is 95/100 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 Transportadora de Gas del Sur (TGS), the current Interest Coverage is 6.99 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 Transportadora de Gas del Sur (TGS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Transportadora de Gas del Sur stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $29.44 is trading 32.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $22.25.
GuruFocus considers Transportadora de Gas del Sur to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TGS:
Interest Coverage: 6.99 (near median its 10-year median of 7.64)
GF Value™: $22.25 vs. price of $29.44 (32.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 18.8% above the Oil & Gas median (#320 of 728)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TGS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Transportadora de Gas del Sur Business Description
Transportadora de Gas del Sur SA is a natural gas transporter in Latin America. The company's operating segments include Natural Gas Transportation, Midstream, Telecommunications, and Liquids Production and Commercialization. It generates maximum revenue from the Natural Gas Transportation segment. Geographically, it derives the majority of its revenue from Argentina.
95GF Score
Get the complete analysis for TGS
Interest Coverage is just one metric. See GF Value™, 30-year financials, guru trades, warning signs, and more.
Quick Browse
Personalize
Premium Gurus 
Create New Portfolio
TGS has been successfully added to your 
