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PALM CIXBRV:PALC -4.66%93 Interest Coverage is 510.43 as of Dec. 2025, which is 980% above its 10-year median of 47.27. GuruFocus rates XBRV:PALC with a GF Score™ of 93/100 and a GF Value™ of XOF6,614.84 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,512 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, PALM CI ranks better than 92.2% 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. PALM CI's
Operating Income
for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was XOF17,865 Mil. PALM CI's Interest Expense for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was XOF-35 Mil.
PALM CI's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 510.43.
The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.
The historical rank and industry rank for PALM CI's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:
XBRV:PALC'
s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.79 Med: 47.27 Max: 1543.65
Current: 510.43
XBRV:PALC's Interest Coverage is ranked better than 92.2% of 1512
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 8.6
vs XBRV:PALC: 510.43
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 .
PALM CI Interest Coverage Related Terms
PALM CI Interest Coverage Historical Data
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The historical data trend for PALM CI'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.
XBRV:PALC vs ADM, BG, TSN: Interest Coverage Comparison
For the Farm Products subindustry, PALM CI'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.
PALM CI Interest Coverage vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, PALM CI's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where PALM CI'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.
PALM CI (XBRV:PALC) has a Interest Coverage of 510.43 as of Dec. 2025. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on PALM CI and its competitors. This is 980% above median its historical median of 47.27. Over the past decade, PALM CI's Interest Coverage has ranged from 2.79 to 1,543.65. According to the industry distribution chart, PALM CI ranks #118 out of 1512 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 7.8%.
Is PALM CI's Interest Coverage too high?
PALM CI's current Interest Coverage of 510.43 is 980% above median its 10-year median of 47.27. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.79 to a high of 1,543.65. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Interest Coverage is 8.60. PALM CI's value of 510.43 is 5835.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, PALM CI ranks #118 out of 1512 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, PALM CI has a GF Score™ of 93/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does PALM CI's Interest Coverage compare to ADM and BG?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, PALM CI ranks #118 out of 1512 companies for Interest Coverage. This places PALM CI in the top 8% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Interest Coverage is 8.60. PALM CI's value of 510.43 is 5835.2% above this benchmark. Historically, PALM CI's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 2.79 to 1,543.65 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 47.27 vs. the industry median of 8.60, PALM CI 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Interest Coverage among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 8.60, based on 1,512 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. PALM CI's current Interest Coverage of 510.43 is 5835.2% 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 PALM CI and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Interest Coverage is 8.60 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. PALM CI's current Interest Coverage is 510.43, which is 980% above median its own 10-year median of 47.27. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is PALM CI stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PALM CI (XBRV:PALC) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is XOF6,614.84, compared to a current price of XOF8,600.00 — trading 30% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 510.43, which is 980% above median its 10-year median of 47.27 and 5835.2% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 8.60. PALM CI's overall GF Score™ is 93/100 with 6 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 PALM CI (XBRV:PALC), the current Interest Coverage is 510.43 as of Dec. 2025. 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 PALM CI (XBRV:PALC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PALM CI stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of XOF8,600.00 is trading 30% above its estimated GF Value™ of XOF6,614.84.
GuruFocus considers PALM CI to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XBRV:PALC:
Interest Coverage: 510.43 (980% above median its 10-year median of 47.27)
GF Value™: XOF6,614.84 vs. price of XOF8,600.00 (30% above fair value)
Industry Position: 5835.2% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#118 of 1512)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XBRV:PALC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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