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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. Video Display's
Operating Income
for the
three
months ended in Aug. 2024 was $-0.17 Mil. Video Display's Interest Expense for the
three
months ended in Aug. 2024 was $0.00 Mil.
Video Display has no debt.
The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.
(1) 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.
The historical rank and industry rank for Video Display's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:
VIDE's Interest Coverage is not ranked *
in the Hardware industry.
Industry Median: 15.08 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Interest Coverage only.
Video Display (OTCPK:VIDE) 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 .
Video Display Interest Coverage Related Terms
Video Display Interest Coverage Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Video Display'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.
VIDE vs ANET, DELL, SMCI: Interest Coverage Comparison
For the Computer Hardware subindustry, Video Display'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.
Video Display Interest Coverage vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Video Display's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Video Display'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.
What does a Interest Coverage of No Debt <sup>(1)</sup> mean?
Video Display (VIDE) has a Interest Coverage of No Debt (1) as of Aug. 2024. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Video Display and its competitors.
Is Video Display's Interest Coverage too high?
Video Display's current Interest Coverage is No Debt (1). Overall, Video Display has a GF Score™ of 12/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Video Display's Interest Coverage compare to ANET and DELL?
Video Display's Interest Coverage of No Debt (1) can be compared against companies in the Hardware industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 15.08. 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 Hardware company?
The median Interest Coverage among Hardware companies is 15.08, based on 1,669 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. 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 Video Display and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Interest Coverage is 15.08 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Video Display's current Interest Coverage is No Debt (1). However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Video Display stock overvalued right now?
Video Display (VIDE) has a current Interest Coverage of No Debt (1). The current Interest Coverage is No Debt (1). Video Display's overall GF Score™ is 12/100. 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 Video Display (VIDE), the current Interest Coverage is No Debt (1) as of Aug. 2024. 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.
Video Display Corp is a provider and manufacturer of video products, components, and systems for the visual display and presentation of electronic information media in a range of requirements and environments. It designs, engineers, manufactures, markets, distributes, and installs display products and systems, from basic components to systems for government, military, aerospace, medical, industrial, and commercial organizations. The company operates in one segment which is simulation, training, and cyber secure products.
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