Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL (XBRV:SNTS) Interest Coverage: 25.43 (As of Dec. 2025) — 56% Above Median

What is Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL Interest Coverage?

Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL XBRV:SNTS +3.68% 100 Interest Coverage is 25.43 as of Dec. 2025, which is 56% above its 10-year median of 16.27. GuruFocus rates XBRV:SNTS with a GF Score™ of 100/100 and a GF Value™ of XOF27,163.72 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 284 Telecommunication Services companies, Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL ranks better than 83.1% 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. Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL's Operating Income for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was XOF657,259 Mil. Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was XOF-25,844 Mil. Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 25.43. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

The historical rank and industry rank for Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:

XBRV:SNTS' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 10.49 Med: 16.27 Max: 25.43
Current: 25.43

XBRV:SNTS's Interest Coverage is ranked better than
83.1% of 284 companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 4.685 vs XBRV:SNTS: 25.43

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

Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL (XBRV:SNTS) 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 .

Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL Interest Coverage Related Terms

Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL'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.

Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL Interest Coverage Chart

Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL Annual Data

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13.46

16.31

22.41

24.16

25.43

Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL Semi-Annual Data
	Dec09	Dec10	Dec11	Dec12	Dec13	Dec14	Dec15	Dec16	Dec17	Dec18	Dec19	Dec20	Dec21	Dec22	Dec23	Dec24	Dec25
Interest Coverage	Get a 7-Day Free Trial												13.46	16.31	22.41	24.16	25.43

XBRV:SNTS vs TMUS, VZ, T: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Telecom Services subindustry, Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL'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.

Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL Interest Coverage vs Telecommunication Services Industry

For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL's Interest Coverage falls into.

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Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL 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.

Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL'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, Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL's Interest Expense was XOF-25,844 Mil. Its Operating Income was XOF657,259 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was XOF248,038 Mil.

Interest Coverage	=	-1	*	Operating Income (A: Dec. 2025 )	/	Interest Expense (A: Dec. 2025 )
	=	-1	*	657259	/	-25844
	=	25.43

Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Here, for the six months ended in Dec. 2025, Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL's Interest Expense was XOF-25,844 Mil. Its Operating Income was XOF657,259 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was XOF248,038 Mil.

Interest Coverage	=	-1	*	Operating Income (Q: Dec. 2025 )	/	Interest Expense (Q: Dec. 2025 )
	=	-1	*	657259	/	-25844
	=	25.43

The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's Financial Strength is.

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What does a Interest Coverage of 25.43 mean?

Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL (XBRV:SNTS) has a Interest Coverage of 25.43 as of Dec. 2025. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL and its competitors. This is 56% above median its historical median of 16.27. Over the past decade, Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL's Interest Coverage has ranged from 10.49 to 25.43. According to the industry distribution chart, Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL ranks #48 out of 284 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 16.9%.

Is Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL's Interest Coverage too high?

Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL's current Interest Coverage of 25.43 is 56% above median its 10-year median of 16.27. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 10.49 to a high of 25.43. The Telecommunication Services industry median Interest Coverage is 4.69. Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL's value of 25.43 is 442.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL ranks #48 out of 284 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL has a GF Score™ of 100/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.

How does Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL's Interest Coverage compare to TMUS and VZ?

According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL ranks #48 out of 284 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL in the top 17% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Interest Coverage is 4.69. Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL's value of 25.43 is 442.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 10.49 to 25.43 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 16.27 vs. the industry median of 4.69, Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL 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 Telecommunication Services company?

The median Interest Coverage among Telecommunication Services companies is 4.69, based on 284 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. Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL's current Interest Coverage of 25.43 is 442.8% 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 Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median Interest Coverage is 4.69 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL's current Interest Coverage is 25.43, which is 56% above median its own 10-year median of 16.27. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.

Is Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL stock overvalued right now?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL (XBRV:SNTS) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is XOF27,163.72, compared to a current price of XOF31,000.00 — trading 14.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 25.43, which is 56% above median its 10-year median of 16.27 and 442.8% above the Telecommunication Services industry median of 4.69. Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL's overall GF Score™ is 100/100 with 7 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 Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL (XBRV:SNTS), the current Interest Coverage is 25.43 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 Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL (XBRV:SNTS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of XOF31,000.00 is trading 14.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of XOF27,163.72. GuruFocus considers Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for XBRV:SNTS:

Interest Coverage: 25.43 (56% above median its 10-year median of 16.27)
GF Value™: XOF27,163.72 vs. price of XOF31,000.00 (14.1% above fair value)
GF Score™: 100/100 with 7 warning signs
Industry Position: 442.8% above the Telecommunication Services median (#48 of 284)

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

Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL Business Description

Industry Communication Services Telecommunication Services

Comparable Companies XBRV:ONTBF TSE:9984 SHSE:600941 TMUS VZ T XTER:DTE NSE:BHARTIARTL CMCSA MEX:AMXB TSE:9432 HKSE:00728 TSE:9433 TSE:9434 SAU:7010 SGX:Z74 XPAR:ORA ADX:EAND XSWX:SCMN ASX:TLS

Address Northern Relief Road (VDN, Keur Gorgui district, Dakar, SEN

Website https://www.sonatel.sn

Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL provides telecommunications solutions in the areas of fixed, mobile, Internet, television and data serving individuals and businesses. The company generates maximum revenue from Mobile including data services ad geographically from Africa.

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