EKOPOL Gornoslaski Holding (WAR:EGH) Interest Coverage: 21.07 (As of Mar. 2026) — 116% Above Median

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WAR:EGH EKOPOL Gornoslaski Holding SA WAR:EGH
77 GF Score
Price zł6.35
GF Value zł6.10
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is EKOPOL Gornoslaski Holding Interest Coverage?

EKOPOL Gornoslaski Holding WAR:EGH -2.31% 77 Interest Coverage is 21.07 as of Mar. 2026, which is 116% above its 10-year median of 9.77. GuruFocus rates WAR:EGH with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of zł6.10 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 456 Steel companies, EKOPOL Gornoslaski Holding ranks better than 67.98% 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. EKOPOL Gornoslaski Holding's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was zł1.0 Mil. EKOPOL Gornoslaski Holding's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was zł-0.0 Mil. EKOPOL Gornoslaski Holding's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 21.07. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

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

WAR:EGH' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.36   Med: 9.77   Max: 46.26
Current: 11.2


WAR:EGH's Interest Coverage is ranked better than
67.98% of 456 companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 4.585 vs WAR:EGH: 11.20

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


EKOPOL Gornoslaski Holding  (WAR:EGH) 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 .


EKOPOL Gornoslaski Holding Interest Coverage Related Terms


EKOPOL Gornoslaski Holding Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for EKOPOL Gornoslaski Holding'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.

EKOPOL Gornoslaski Holding Interest Coverage Chart

EKOPOL Gornoslaski Holding Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Interest Coverage
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EKOPOL Gornoslaski Holding 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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WAR:EGH vs NUE, STLD, RS: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Steel subindustry, EKOPOL Gornoslaski Holding'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.


EKOPOL Gornoslaski Holding Interest Coverage vs Steel Industry

For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, EKOPOL Gornoslaski Holding's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where EKOPOL Gornoslaski Holding's Interest Coverage falls into.


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EKOPOL Gornoslaski Holding 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.

EKOPOL Gornoslaski Holding'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, EKOPOL Gornoslaski Holding's Interest Expense was zł-0.2 Mil. Its Operating Income was zł2.0 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was zł1.8 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (A: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*1.989/-0.2
=9.95

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

Here, for the three months ended in Mar. 2026, EKOPOL Gornoslaski Holding's Interest Expense was zł-0.0 Mil. Its Operating Income was zł1.0 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was zł1.7 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*0.969/-0.046
=21.07

* 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 21.07 mean?
EKOPOL Gornoslaski Holding (WAR:EGH) has a Interest Coverage of 21.07 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on EKOPOL Gornoslaski Holding and its competitors. This is 116% above median its historical median of 9.77. Over the past decade, EKOPOL Gornoslaski Holding's Interest Coverage has ranged from 2.36 to 46.26. According to the industry distribution chart, EKOPOL Gornoslaski Holding ranks #146 out of 456 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 32%.
Is EKOPOL Gornoslaski Holding's Interest Coverage too high?
EKOPOL Gornoslaski Holding's current Interest Coverage of 21.07 is 116% above median its 10-year median of 9.77. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.36 to a high of 46.26. The Steel industry median Interest Coverage is 4.59. EKOPOL Gornoslaski Holding's value of 21.07 is 359.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, EKOPOL Gornoslaski Holding ranks #146 out of 456 companies in the Steel industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, EKOPOL Gornoslaski Holding has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does EKOPOL Gornoslaski Holding's Interest Coverage compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, EKOPOL Gornoslaski Holding ranks #146 out of 456 companies for Interest Coverage. This puts EKOPOL Gornoslaski Holding in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 4.59. EKOPOL Gornoslaski Holding's value of 21.07 is 359.5% above this benchmark. Historically, EKOPOL Gornoslaski Holding's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 2.36 to 46.26 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 9.77 vs. the industry median of 4.59, EKOPOL Gornoslaski Holding 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 a Steel company?
The median Interest Coverage among Steel companies is 4.59, based on 456 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. EKOPOL Gornoslaski Holding's current Interest Coverage of 21.07 is 359.5% 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 EKOPOL Gornoslaski Holding and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median Interest Coverage is 4.59 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. EKOPOL Gornoslaski Holding's current Interest Coverage is 21.07, which is 116% above median its own 10-year median of 9.77. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is EKOPOL Gornoslaski Holding stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, EKOPOL Gornoslaski Holding (WAR:EGH) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is zł6.10, compared to a current price of zł6.35 — trading 4.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 21.07, which is 116% above median its 10-year median of 9.77 and 359.5% above the Steel industry median of 4.59. EKOPOL Gornoslaski Holding's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 3 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 EKOPOL Gornoslaski Holding (WAR:EGH), the current Interest Coverage is 21.07 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 EKOPOL Gornoslaski Holding (WAR:EGH) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, EKOPOL Gornoslaski Holding stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of zł6.35 is trading 4.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of zł6.10. GuruFocus considers EKOPOL Gornoslaski Holding to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for WAR:EGH:

  • Interest Coverage: 21.07 (116% above median its 10-year median of 9.77)
  • GF Value™: zł6.10 vs. price of zł6.35 (4.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 77/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 359.5% above the Steel median (#146 of 456)

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


EKOPOL Gornoslaski Holding Business Description

Address ul. Ludwika Warynskiego 20, Piekary Slaskie, POL, 41-940
EKOPOL Gornoslaski Holding SA is a developing production-trade-service company. The company is engaged in the sale of steel-mine products and steel-mine products of other producers, trapeze-shaped, galvanized and coated sheets, tile sheets, among others.
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