VPER (Viper Networks) Interest Coverage: 0 (At Loss) (As of Sep. 2006)


What is Viper Networks Interest Coverage?

Viper Networks VPER +25.00% Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss) as of Sep. 2006.

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. Viper Networks's Operating Income for the three months ended in Sep. 2006 was $-0.59 Mil. Viper Networks's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Sep. 2006 was $-0.00 Mil. did not have earnings to cover the interest expense. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

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


VPER's Interest Coverage is not ranked *
in the Telecommunication Services industry.
Industry Median: 4.715
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Interest Coverage only.

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

Viper Networks  (OTCPK:VPER) 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 .

Viper Networks Interest Coverage Related Terms

Viper Networks Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Viper Networks'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.

Viper Networks Interest Coverage Chart

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VPER vs MFCO, ELED, AGNU: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Telecom Services subindustry, Viper Networks'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.

Viper Networks Interest Coverage vs Telecommunication Services Industry

For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Viper Networks's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

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


Viper Networks 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.

Viper Networks's Interest Coverage for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2005 is calculated as

Here, for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2005, Viper Networks's Interest Expense was $-0.13 Mil. Its Operating Income was $-2.46 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $0.00 Mil.

Viper Networks did not have earnings to cover the interest expense.

Viper Networks's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2006 is calculated as

Here, for the three months ended in Sep. 2006, Viper Networks's Interest Expense was $-0.00 Mil. Its Operating Income was $-0.59 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $0.00 Mil.

Viper Networks did not have earnings to cover the 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.

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 0 (At Loss) mean?
Viper Networks (VPER) has a Interest Coverage of 0 (At Loss) as of Sep. 2006. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Viper Networks and its competitors.
Is Viper Networks' Interest Coverage too high?
Viper Networks' current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss).
How does Viper Networks' Interest Coverage compare to MFCO and ELED?
Viper Networks' Interest Coverage of 0 (At Loss) can be compared against companies in the Telecommunication Services industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 4.72. 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 Telecommunication Services company?
The median Interest Coverage among Telecommunication Services companies is 4.72, based on 286 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 Viper Networks and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median Interest Coverage is 4.72 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Viper Networks's current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Viper Networks stock overvalued right now?
Viper Networks (VPER) has a current Interest Coverage of 0 (At Loss). The current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). 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 Viper Networks (VPER), the current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss) as of Sep. 2006. 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.

Viper Networks Business Description

Address 200 East Big Beaver, Troy, MI, USA, 48083
Viper Networks Inc, along with its subsidiaries, operates in the energy and telecommunications sectors. The group services five market segments: Over-the-Top (OTT) services, fixed wireless access services, mobility, smart city technology, and renewable energy generation in a single platform that can be deployed in challenging markets globally. The OTT services offered by the group include wholesale voice, wholesale messaging, wholesale roaming, and hosting technology. Additionally, it offers fixed wireless services in certain markets in the United States, mobility services, smart city services, and is also involved in renewable energy generation.