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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. Jamaica Producers Group's
Operating Income
for the
three
months ended in Dec. 2025 was JMD-74.1 Mil. Jamaica Producers Group's Interest Expense for the
three
months ended in Dec. 2025 was JMD-4.8 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 Jamaica Producers Group's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:
XJAM:JP's Interest Coverage is not ranked *
in the Retail - Defensive industry.
Industry Median: 8.61 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Interest Coverage only.
Jamaica Producers Group (XJAM:JP) 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 .
Jamaica Producers Group Interest Coverage Related Terms
Jamaica Producers Group Interest Coverage Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Jamaica Producers Group'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.
XJAM:JP vs SYY, USFD, PFGC: Interest Coverage Comparison
For the Food Distribution subindustry, Jamaica Producers Group'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.
Jamaica Producers Group Interest Coverage vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Jamaica Producers Group's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Jamaica Producers Group's Interest Coverage falls into.
Jamaica Producers Group 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:
Jamaica Producers Group 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?
Jamaica Producers Group (XJAM:JP) has a Interest Coverage of 0 (At Loss) as of Dec. 2025. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Jamaica Producers Group and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Jamaica Producers Group ranks #999999 out of 255 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry.
Is Jamaica Producers Group's Interest Coverage too high?
Jamaica Producers Group's current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). Based on the distribution chart, Jamaica Producers Group ranks #999999 out of 255 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Jamaica Producers Group has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Jamaica Producers Group's Interest Coverage compare to SYY and USFD?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Jamaica Producers Group ranks #999999 out of 255 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Jamaica Producers Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 8.61. 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 8.61, 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 Jamaica Producers Group and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median Interest Coverage is 8.61 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Jamaica Producers Group'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 Jamaica Producers Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Jamaica Producers Group (XJAM:JP) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is JMD19.63, compared to a current price of JMD22.31 — trading 13.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). Jamaica Producers Group's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 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 Jamaica Producers Group (XJAM:JP), the current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss) 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 Jamaica Producers Group (XJAM:JP) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Jamaica Producers Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of JMD22.31 is trading 13.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of JMD19.63.
GuruFocus considers Jamaica Producers Group to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XJAM:JP:
Interest Coverage: 0 (At Loss)
GF Value™: JMD19.63 vs. price of JMD22.31 (13.7% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XJAM:JP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Jamaica Producers Group Ltd is engaged in land and property management, treasury investments, and the provision of services to its subsidiaries and associates. Through its associate, the company maintains business interests in four key segments: property and infrastructure, specialty foods, global services (including shipping, logistics, and port terminal operations) and financial services. It acquires, holds and manages business interests in Property and Infrastructure, Financial Services, Global Services, and Specialty Food and Drink.
74GF Score
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