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. Verus International's
Operating Income
for the
three
months ended in Jul. 2022 was $-0.32 Mil. Verus International's Interest Expense for the
three
months ended in Jul. 2022 was $-0.09 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 Verus International's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:
VRUS's Interest Coverage is not ranked *
in the Retail - Defensive industry.
Industry Median: 8.8 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Interest Coverage only.
Verus International (OTCPK:VRUS) 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 .
Verus International Interest Coverage Related Terms
Verus International Interest Coverage Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Verus International'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.
VRUS vs PACV, SYY, USFD: Interest Coverage Comparison
For the Food Distribution subindustry, Verus International'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.
Verus International Interest Coverage vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Verus International's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Verus International'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:
Verus International 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.
What does a Interest Coverage of 0 (At Loss) mean?
Verus International (VRUS) has a Interest Coverage of 0 (At Loss) as of Jul. 2022. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Verus International and its competitors.
Is Verus International's Interest Coverage too high?
Verus International's current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). Overall, Verus International has a GF Score™ of 12/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Verus International's Interest Coverage compare to PACV and SYY?
Verus International's Interest Coverage of 0 (At Loss) can be compared against companies in the Retail - Defensive industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 8.80. 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 Retail - Defensive company?
The median Interest Coverage among Retail - Defensive companies is 8.80, based on 255 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 Verus International and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median Interest Coverage is 8.80 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Verus International'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 Verus International stock overvalued right now?
Verus International (VRUS) has a current Interest Coverage of 0 (At Loss). The current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). Verus International'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 Verus International (VRUS), the current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss) as of Jul. 2022. 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.
Verus International Inc is a United States-based company. The firm along with its subsidiary operates a global food business. It is engaged in the international consumer packaged goods, foodstuff distribution and wholesale trade. The company sells meat, vegetables and other staples under its brands. Some of its products are ice creams, candies, french fries, pulses, rice, grains, and other related food items. The firm caters to diversified markets such as Asia, South America, and MENA Region among others. Verus's focus is to be a multi-line supplier of its brands to supermarkets, hotels, and wholesale trade partners who service the consumer food space.
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