Kingston Properties (XJAM:KPREIT) Interest Coverage: 2.26 (As of Mar. 2026) — Near Median


XJAM:KPREIT Kingston Properties Ltd XJAM:KPREIT
92 GF Score
Price JMD10.96
GF Value JMD13.76
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Kingston Properties Interest Coverage?

Kingston Properties XJAM:KPREIT -0.27% 92 Interest Coverage is 2.26 as of Mar. 2026, which is 3% above its 10-year median of 2.19. GuruFocus rates XJAM:KPREIT with a GF Score™ of 92/100 and a GF Value™ of JMD13.76 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 698 REITs companies, Kingston Properties ranks worse than 68.05% 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. Kingston Properties's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was JMD201 Mil. Kingston Properties's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was JMD-89 Mil. Kingston Properties's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.26. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

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

XJAM:KPREIT' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.63   Med: 2.19   Max: 6.1
Current: 2.1


XJAM:KPREIT's Interest Coverage is ranked worse than
68.05% of 698 companies
in the REITs industry
Industry Median: 3.125 vs XJAM:KPREIT: 2.10

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


Kingston Properties  (XJAM:KPREIT) 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 .


Kingston Properties Interest Coverage Related Terms


Kingston Properties Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Kingston Properties'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.

Kingston Properties Interest Coverage Chart

Kingston Properties Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Interest Coverage
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Kingston Properties 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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XJAM:KPREIT vs VICI, WPC, BNL: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the REIT - Diversified subindustry, Kingston Properties'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.


Kingston Properties Interest Coverage vs REITs Industry

For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, Kingston Properties's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Kingston Properties's Interest Coverage falls into.


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Kingston Properties 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.

Kingston Properties'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, Kingston Properties's Interest Expense was JMD-329 Mil. Its Operating Income was JMD642 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was JMD5,430 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (A: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*641.629/-328.724
=1.95

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

Here, for the three months ended in Mar. 2026, Kingston Properties's Interest Expense was JMD-89 Mil. Its Operating Income was JMD201 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was JMD6,117 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*201.063/-88.904
=2.26

* 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 2.26 mean?
Kingston Properties (XJAM:KPREIT) has a Interest Coverage of 2.26 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Kingston Properties and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 2.19. Over the past decade, Kingston Properties' Interest Coverage has ranged from 1.63 to 6.10. According to the industry distribution chart, Kingston Properties ranks #475 out of 698 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 68.1%.
Is Kingston Properties' Interest Coverage too high?
Kingston Properties' current Interest Coverage of 2.26 is near median its 10-year median of 2.19. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.63 to a high of 6.10. The REITs industry median Interest Coverage is 3.13. Kingston Properties' value of 2.26 is 27.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kingston Properties ranks #475 out of 698 companies in the REITs industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Kingston Properties has a GF Score™ of 92/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kingston Properties' Interest Coverage compare to VICI and WPC?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, Kingston Properties ranks #475 out of 698 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Kingston Properties in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 3.13. Kingston Properties' value of 2.26 is 27.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Kingston Properties' own Interest Coverage has ranged from 1.63 to 6.10 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.19 vs. the industry median of 3.13, Kingston Properties 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 REITs company?
The median Interest Coverage among REITs companies is 3.13, based on 698 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. Kingston Properties's current Interest Coverage of 2.26 is 27.7% 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 Kingston Properties and its competitors. For the REITs industry, the median Interest Coverage is 3.13 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kingston Properties's current Interest Coverage is 2.26, which is near median its own 10-year median of 2.19. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kingston Properties stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kingston Properties (XJAM:KPREIT) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is JMD13.76, compared to a current price of JMD10.96 — trading 20.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 2.26, which is near median its 10-year median of 2.19 and 27.7% below the REITs industry median of 3.13. Kingston Properties' overall GF Score™ is 92/100 with 4 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 Kingston Properties (XJAM:KPREIT), the current Interest Coverage is 2.26 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 Kingston Properties (XJAM:KPREIT) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kingston Properties stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of JMD10.96 is trading 20.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of JMD13.76. GuruFocus considers Kingston Properties to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for XJAM:KPREIT:

  • Interest Coverage: 2.26 (near median its 10-year median of 2.19)
  • GF Value™: JMD13.76 vs. price of JMD10.96 (20.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 92/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 27.7% below the REITs median (#475 of 698)

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


Kingston Properties Business Description

Industry Real EstateREITs
Address 36-38 Red Hills Road, Building B, 1st Floor, Kingston, JAM, 10
Kingston Properties Ltd is a real estate investment vehicle specializing in value-add commercial property investments in the office, industrial, multi-family, mixed-use, retail, and other real estate spaces. The company owns and manages a portfolio of income-generating properties across Jamaica, the Cayman Islands, the United Kingdom, and the United States of America, and also has interests in real estate private equity funds in the United States of America. Its tenants include residential clients and medium to large-sized companies across industries with local, regional, and international operations.
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