Capstone Copper (TSX:CS) Interest Coverage: 8.05 (As of Mar. 2026) — 111% Above Median


TSX:CS Capstone Copper Corp TSX:CS
90 GF Score
Price C$12.91
GF Value C$13.13
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 8 Warning Signs
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What is Capstone Copper Interest Coverage?

Capstone Copper TSX:CS -6.11% 90 Interest Coverage is 8.05 as of Mar. 2026, which is 111% above its 10-year median of 3.81. GuruFocus rates TSX:CS with a GF Score™ of 90/100 and a GF Value™ of C$13.13 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,319 Metals & Mining companies, Capstone Copper ranks worse than 88.4% 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. Capstone Copper's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was C$303 Mil. Capstone Copper's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was C$-38 Mil. Capstone Copper's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 8.05. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

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

TSX:CS' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.85   Med: 3.81   Max: 16.65
Current: 5.51


TSX:CS's Interest Coverage is ranked worse than
88.4% of 1319 companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: No Debt vs TSX:CS: 5.51

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


Capstone Copper  (TSX:CS) 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 .


Capstone Copper Interest Coverage Related Terms


Capstone Copper Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Capstone Copper'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.

Capstone Copper Interest Coverage Chart

Capstone Copper Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Interest Coverage
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Capstone Copper Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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TSX:CS vs SCCO, FCX: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Copper subindustry, Capstone Copper'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.


Capstone Copper Interest Coverage vs Metals & Mining Industry

For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Capstone Copper's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Capstone Copper's Interest Coverage falls into.


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Capstone Copper 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.

Capstone Copper's Interest Coverage for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Here, for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025, Capstone Copper's Interest Expense was C$-157 Mil. Its Operating Income was C$665 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was C$1,688 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (A: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*665.264/-156.964
=4.24

Capstone Copper's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Here, for the three months ended in Mar. 2026, Capstone Copper's Interest Expense was C$-38 Mil. Its Operating Income was C$303 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was C$1,752 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*303.02/-37.649
=8.05

* 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 8.05 mean?
Capstone Copper (TSX:CS) has a Interest Coverage of 8.05 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Capstone Copper and its competitors. This is 111% above median its historical median of 3.81. Over the past decade, Capstone Copper's Interest Coverage has ranged from 0.85 to 16.65. According to the industry distribution chart, Capstone Copper ranks #1166 out of 1319 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 88.4%.
Is Capstone Copper's Interest Coverage too high?
Capstone Copper's current Interest Coverage of 8.05 is 111% above median its 10-year median of 3.81. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.85 to a high of 16.65. The Metals & Mining industry median Interest Coverage is 10,000.00. Capstone Copper's value of 8.05 is 99.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Capstone Copper ranks #1166 out of 1319 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Capstone Copper has a GF Score™ of 90/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Capstone Copper's Interest Coverage compare to SCCO and FCX?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Capstone Copper ranks #1166 out of 1319 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Capstone Copper in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 10,000.00. Capstone Copper's value of 8.05 is 99.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Capstone Copper's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 0.85 to 16.65 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.81 vs. the industry median of 10,000.00, Capstone Copper 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 Metals & Mining company?
The median Interest Coverage among Metals & Mining companies is 10,000.00, based on 1,319 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. Capstone Copper's current Interest Coverage of 8.05 is 99.9% 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 Capstone Copper 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. Capstone Copper's current Interest Coverage is 8.05, which is 111% above median its own 10-year median of 3.81. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Capstone Copper stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Capstone Copper (TSX:CS) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is C$13.13, compared to a current price of C$12.91 — trading 1.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 8.05, which is 111% above median its 10-year median of 3.81 and 99.9% below the Metals & Mining industry median of 10,000.00. Capstone Copper's overall GF Score™ is 90/100 with 8 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 Capstone Copper (TSX:CS), the current Interest Coverage is 8.05 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 Capstone Copper (TSX:CS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Capstone Copper stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of C$12.91 is trading 1.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of C$13.13. GuruFocus considers Capstone Copper to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TSX:CS:

  • Interest Coverage: 8.05 (111% above median its 10-year median of 3.81)
  • GF Value™: C$13.13 vs. price of C$12.91 (1.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 90/100 with 8 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 99.9% below the Metals & Mining median (#1166 of 1319)

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


Capstone Copper Business Description

Address 510 West Georgia Street, Suite 2100, Vancouver, BC, CAN, V6B 0M3
Capstone Copper Corp is a company that mines, explores, and develops mineral properties in the Americas. Specifically, the group has operating mines in the United states, Mexico, and Canada, and development projects in Chile and Canada. The company's main focus is copper, but the company also produces zinc, lead, molybdenum, silver, and gold. The company has six reportable segments which are Pinto Valley (united states), Mantos Blancos (Chile), Mantoverde (Chile), Cozamin (Mexico), as well as the Santo Domingo development project (Chile), and Other.
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