Orzel Bialy (WAR:OBL) Interest Coverage: 4.80 (As of Mar. 2026) — 87% Below Median

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WAR:OBL Orzel Bialy SA WAR:OBL
79 GF Score
Price zł39.40
GF Value zł27.02
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Orzel Bialy Interest Coverage?

Orzel Bialy WAR:OBL +0.51% 79 Interest Coverage is 4.80 as of Mar. 2026, which is 87% below its 10-year median of 37.23. GuruFocus rates WAR:OBL with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of zł27.02 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 160 Waste Management companies, Orzel Bialy ranks better than 70% 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. Orzel Bialy's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was zł7.9 Mil. Orzel Bialy's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was zł-1.7 Mil. Orzel Bialy's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 4.80. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

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

WAR:OBL' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 13.85   Med: 37.23   Max: 131.44
Current: 13.85


WAR:OBL's Interest Coverage is ranked better than
70% of 160 companies
in the Waste Management industry
Industry Median: 5.795 vs WAR:OBL: 13.85

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


Orzel Bialy  (WAR:OBL) 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 .


Orzel Bialy Interest Coverage Related Terms


Orzel Bialy Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Orzel Bialy'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.

Orzel Bialy Interest Coverage Chart

Orzel Bialy Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Interest Coverage
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Orzel Bialy 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:OBL vs WM, RSG, WCN: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Waste Management subindustry, Orzel Bialy'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.


Orzel Bialy Interest Coverage vs Waste Management Industry

For the Waste Management industry and Industrials sector, Orzel Bialy's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Orzel Bialy 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.

Orzel Bialy'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, Orzel Bialy's Interest Expense was zł-1.5 Mil. Its Operating Income was zł57.6 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was zł5.7 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (A: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*57.594/-1.472
=39.13

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

Here, for the three months ended in Mar. 2026, Orzel Bialy's Interest Expense was zł-1.7 Mil. Its Operating Income was zł7.9 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was zł5.2 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*7.938/-1.653
=4.80

* 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 4.80 mean?
Orzel Bialy (WAR:OBL) has a Interest Coverage of 4.80 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Orzel Bialy and its competitors. This is 87% below median its historical median of 37.23. Over the past decade, Orzel Bialy's Interest Coverage has ranged from 13.85 to 131.44. According to the industry distribution chart, Orzel Bialy ranks #48 out of 160 companies in the Waste Management industry, placing it in the top 30%.
Is Orzel Bialy's Interest Coverage too high?
Orzel Bialy's current Interest Coverage of 4.80 is 87% below median its 10-year median of 37.23. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 13.85 to a high of 131.44. The Waste Management industry median Interest Coverage is 5.80. Orzel Bialy's value of 4.80 is 17.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Orzel Bialy ranks #48 out of 160 companies in the Waste Management industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Orzel Bialy has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Orzel Bialy's Interest Coverage compare to WM and RSG?
According to the Waste Management industry distribution chart, Orzel Bialy ranks #48 out of 160 companies for Interest Coverage. This puts Orzel Bialy in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 5.80. Orzel Bialy's value of 4.80 is 17.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Orzel Bialy's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 13.85 to 131.44 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 37.23 vs. the industry median of 5.80, Orzel Bialy has consistently been below 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 Waste Management company?
The median Interest Coverage among Waste Management companies is 5.80, based on 160 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. Orzel Bialy's current Interest Coverage of 4.80 is 17.2% below 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 Orzel Bialy and its competitors. For the Waste Management industry, the median Interest Coverage is 5.80 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Orzel Bialy's current Interest Coverage is 4.80, which is 87% below median its own 10-year median of 37.23. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Orzel Bialy stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Orzel Bialy (WAR:OBL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is zł27.02, compared to a current price of zł39.40 — trading 45.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 4.80, which is 87% below median its 10-year median of 37.23 and 17.2% below the Waste Management industry median of 5.80. Orzel Bialy's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 5 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 Orzel Bialy (WAR:OBL), the current Interest Coverage is 4.80 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 Orzel Bialy (WAR:OBL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Orzel Bialy stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of zł39.40 is trading 45.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of zł27.02. GuruFocus considers Orzel Bialy to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for WAR:OBL:

  • Interest Coverage: 4.80 (87% below median its 10-year median of 37.23)
  • GF Value™: zł27.02 vs. price of zł39.40 (45.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 79/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 17.2% below the Waste Management median (#48 of 160)

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


Orzel Bialy Business Description

Address ul. Rozdzienskiego 24, Piekary Slaskie, POL, 41-946
Orzel Bialy SA is a Poland based company engaged in recycling of used batteries. The company delivers its products to battery making companies, with batteries and accumulators supplied mainly to the automotive industry.
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