Metalla Royalty & Streaming (TSXV:MTA) Interest Coverage: 1.07 (As of Mar. 2026)

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TSXV:MTA Metalla Royalty & Streaming Ltd TSXV:MTA
81 GF Score
Price C$9.99
GF Value C$11.11
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Metalla Royalty & Streaming Interest Coverage?

Metalla Royalty & Streaming TSXV:MTA -1.19% 81 Interest Coverage is 1.07 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates TSXV:MTA with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of C$11.11 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,319 Metals & Mining companies, Metalla Royalty & Streaming ranks worse than 99.7% 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. Metalla Royalty & Streaming's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was C$0.51 Mil. Metalla Royalty & Streaming's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was C$-0.48 Mil. Metalla Royalty & Streaming's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.07. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

The historical rank and industry rank for Metalla Royalty & Streaming's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:

TSXV:MTA' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0   Med: 0   Max: 0.35
Current: 0.35


TSXV:MTA's Interest Coverage is ranked worse than
99.7% of 1319 companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: No Debt vs TSXV:MTA: 0.35

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


Metalla Royalty & Streaming  (TSXV:MTA) 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 .


Metalla Royalty & Streaming Interest Coverage Related Terms


Metalla Royalty & Streaming Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Metalla Royalty & Streaming'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.

Metalla Royalty & Streaming Interest Coverage Chart

Metalla Royalty & Streaming Annual Data
Trend May16 May17 May18 May19 May20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Interest Coverage
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Metalla Royalty & Streaming Quarterly Data
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TSXV:MTA vs HL: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Other Precious Metals & Mining subindustry, Metalla Royalty & Streaming'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.


Metalla Royalty & Streaming Interest Coverage vs Metals & Mining Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Metalla Royalty & Streaming's Interest Coverage falls into.


TSXV:MTA
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Metalla Royalty & Streaming 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.

Metalla Royalty & Streaming'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, Metalla Royalty & Streaming's Interest Expense was C$-2.23 Mil. Its Operating Income was C$-0.09 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was C$16.80 Mil.

Metalla Royalty & Streaming did not have earnings to cover the interest expense.

Metalla Royalty & Streaming's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Here, for the three months ended in Mar. 2026, Metalla Royalty & Streaming's Interest Expense was C$-0.48 Mil. Its Operating Income was C$0.51 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was C$16.83 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*0.512/-0.479
=1.07

* 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 1.07 mean?
Metalla Royalty & Streaming (TSXV:MTA) has a Interest Coverage of 1.07 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Metalla Royalty & Streaming and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Metalla Royalty & Streaming ranks #1315 out of 1319 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 99.7%.
Is Metalla Royalty & Streaming's Interest Coverage too high?
Metalla Royalty & Streaming's current Interest Coverage is 1.07. The Metals & Mining industry median Interest Coverage is 10,000.00. Metalla Royalty & Streaming's value of 1.07 is 100% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Metalla Royalty & Streaming ranks #1315 out of 1319 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Metalla Royalty & Streaming has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Metalla Royalty & Streaming's Interest Coverage compare to HL?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Metalla Royalty & Streaming ranks #1315 out of 1319 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Metalla Royalty & Streaming in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 10,000.00. Metalla Royalty & Streaming's value of 1.07 is 100% below this benchmark. 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. Metalla Royalty & Streaming's current Interest Coverage of 1.07 is 100% 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 Metalla Royalty & Streaming 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. Metalla Royalty & Streaming's current Interest Coverage is 1.07. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Metalla Royalty & Streaming stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Metalla Royalty & Streaming (TSXV:MTA) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is C$11.11, compared to a current price of C$9.99 — trading 10.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 1.07 and 100% below the Metals & Mining industry median of 10,000.00. Metalla Royalty & Streaming's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 2 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 Metalla Royalty & Streaming (TSXV:MTA), the current Interest Coverage is 1.07 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 Metalla Royalty & Streaming (TSXV:MTA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Metalla Royalty & Streaming stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of C$9.99 is trading 10.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of C$11.11. GuruFocus considers Metalla Royalty & Streaming to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TSXV:MTA:

  • Interest Coverage: 1.07
  • GF Value™: C$11.11 vs. price of C$9.99 (10.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 81/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 100% below the Metals & Mining median (#1315 of 1319)

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


Metalla Royalty & Streaming Business Description

Other Exchanges MTA:USA0A66:UKX9C:Germany
Address 543 Granville Street, Suite 501, Vancouver, BC, CAN, V6C 1X8
Metalla Royalty & Streaming Ltd is a precious metals royalty and streaming company that engages in the acquisition and management of precious metal royalties, streams, and similar production-based interests. It's a pure-play gold and silver streaming and royalty company. It generates revenue from royalties, streams, and other interests. Geographically, the company generates revenue from Australia, Brazil, Mexico, and the USA, with the majority generated from Brazil.
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