Unit (UNTC) Interest Coverage: 1,272.63 (As of Mar. 2026) — 588% Above Median


UNTC Unit Corp UNTC
51 GF Score
Price $31.35
GF Value $17.86
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 7 Warning Signs
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What is Unit Interest Coverage?

Unit UNTC +0.26% 51 Interest Coverage is 1,272.63 as of Mar. 2026, which is 588% above its 10-year median of 185.02. GuruFocus rates UNTC with a GF Score™ of 51/100 and a GF Value™ of $17.86 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 728 Oil & Gas companies, Unit ranks better than 89.15% 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. Unit's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $10.2 Mil. Unit's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-0.0 Mil. Unit's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1,272.63. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

Good Sign:

Ben Graham prefers companies' interest coverage to be at least 5. Unit Corp has enough cash to cover all of its debt. Its financial situation is stable.

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

UNTC' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.37   Med: 185.02   Max: 1120.39
Current: 1120.39


UNTC's Interest Coverage is ranked better than
89.15% of 728 companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 5.885 vs UNTC: 1120.39

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


Unit  (OTCPK:UNTC) 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 .


Unit Interest Coverage Related Terms


Unit Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Unit'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.

Unit Interest Coverage Chart

Unit Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Interest Coverage
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Unit 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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UNTC vs SLNG, SKYQ, ECTM: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Oil & Gas Integrated subindustry, Unit'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.


Unit Interest Coverage vs Oil & Gas Industry

For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Unit's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Unit 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.

Unit'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, Unit's Interest Expense was $-0.0 Mil. Its Operating Income was $27.5 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $0.0 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (A: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*27.501/-0.034
=808.85

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

Here, for the three months ended in Mar. 2026, Unit's Interest Expense was $-0.0 Mil. Its Operating Income was $10.2 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $2.5 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*10.181/-0.008
=1,272.63

* 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 1,272.63 mean?
Unit (UNTC) has a Interest Coverage of 1,272.63 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Unit and its competitors. This is 588% above median its historical median of 185.02. Over the past decade, Unit's Interest Coverage has ranged from 0.37 to 1,120.39. According to the industry distribution chart, Unit ranks #79 out of 728 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 10.9%.
Is Unit's Interest Coverage too high?
Unit's current Interest Coverage of 1,272.63 is 588% above median its 10-year median of 185.02. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.37 to a high of 1,120.39. The Oil & Gas industry median Interest Coverage is 5.89. Unit's value of 1,272.63 is 21525% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Unit ranks #79 out of 728 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Unit has a GF Score™ of 51/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Unit's Interest Coverage compare to SLNG and SKYQ?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Unit ranks #79 out of 728 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Unit in the top 11% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Interest Coverage is 5.89. Unit's value of 1,272.63 is 21525% above this benchmark. Historically, Unit's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 0.37 to 1,120.39 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 185.02 vs. the industry median of 5.89, Unit 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. Unit's current Interest Coverage of 1,272.63 is 21525% 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 Unit 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. Unit's current Interest Coverage is 1,272.63, which is 588% above median its own 10-year median of 185.02. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Unit stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Unit (UNTC) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $17.86, compared to a current price of $31.35 — trading 75.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 1,272.63, which is 588% above median its 10-year median of 185.02 and 21525% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 5.89. Unit's overall GF Score™ is 51/100 with 7 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 Unit (UNTC), the current Interest Coverage is 1,272.63 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 Unit (UNTC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Unit stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $31.35 is trading 75.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $17.86. GuruFocus considers Unit to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for UNTC:

  • Interest Coverage: 1,272.63 (588% above median its 10-year median of 185.02)
  • GF Value™: $17.86 vs. price of $31.35 (75.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 51/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 21525% above the Oil & Gas median (#79 of 728)

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


Unit Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Address 8200 South Unit Drive, Tulsa, OK, USA, 74132
Unit Corp is engaged in the exploration and production of oil and natural gas. The company operates through a single segment, oil and natural gas, and generates revenue mainly from the sale of these products.
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