Mauritius Cosmetics (XMAU:MCOS) Interest Coverage: 2.93 (As of Dec. 2025) — 102% Above Median


XMAU:MCOS Mauritius Cosmetics Ltd XMAU:MCOS
77 GF Score
Price MUR6.26
GF Value MUR17.14
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Mauritius Cosmetics Interest Coverage?

Mauritius Cosmetics XMAU:MCOS 77 Interest Coverage is 2.93 as of Dec. 2025, which is 102% above its 10-year median of 1.45. GuruFocus rates XMAU:MCOS with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of MUR17.14 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,507 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Mauritius Cosmetics ranks worse than 74.98% 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. Mauritius Cosmetics's Operating Income for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was MUR59.1 Mil. Mauritius Cosmetics's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was MUR-20.2 Mil. Mauritius Cosmetics's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 2.93. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

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

XMAU:MCOS' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.73   Med: 1.45   Max: 3.13
Current: 2.93


XMAU:MCOS's Interest Coverage is ranked worse than
74.98% of 1507 companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 8.6 vs XMAU:MCOS: 2.93

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


Mauritius Cosmetics  (XMAU:MCOS) 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 .


Mauritius Cosmetics Interest Coverage Related Terms


Mauritius Cosmetics Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Mauritius Cosmetics'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.

Mauritius Cosmetics Interest Coverage Chart

Mauritius Cosmetics Annual Data
Trend Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Interest Coverage
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only 1.45 1.71 2.28 3.13 2.93

Mauritius Cosmetics Semi-Annual Data
Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Interest Coverage Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only 1.45 1.71 2.28 3.13 2.93

XMAU:MCOS vs PG, CL, KVUE: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Household & Personal Products subindustry, Mauritius Cosmetics'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.


Mauritius Cosmetics Interest Coverage vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Mauritius Cosmetics's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Mauritius Cosmetics's Interest Coverage falls into.


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Mauritius Cosmetics 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.

Mauritius Cosmetics'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, Mauritius Cosmetics's Interest Expense was MUR-20.2 Mil. Its Operating Income was MUR59.1 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was MUR172.4 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (A: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*59.056/-20.187
=2.93

Mauritius Cosmetics's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Here, for the six months ended in Dec. 2025, Mauritius Cosmetics's Interest Expense was MUR-20.2 Mil. Its Operating Income was MUR59.1 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was MUR172.4 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*59.056/-20.187
=2.93

* 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 2.93 mean?
Mauritius Cosmetics (XMAU:MCOS) has a Interest Coverage of 2.93 as of Dec. 2025. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Mauritius Cosmetics and its competitors. This is 102% above median its historical median of 1.45. Over the past decade, Mauritius Cosmetics' Interest Coverage has ranged from 0.73 to 3.13. According to the industry distribution chart, Mauritius Cosmetics ranks #1130 out of 1507 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 75%.
Is Mauritius Cosmetics' Interest Coverage too high?
Mauritius Cosmetics' current Interest Coverage of 2.93 is 102% above median its 10-year median of 1.45. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.73 to a high of 3.13. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Interest Coverage is 8.60. Mauritius Cosmetics' value of 2.93 is 65.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Mauritius Cosmetics ranks #1130 out of 1507 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Mauritius Cosmetics has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Mauritius Cosmetics' Interest Coverage compare to PG and CL?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Mauritius Cosmetics ranks #1130 out of 1507 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Mauritius Cosmetics in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 8.60. Mauritius Cosmetics' value of 2.93 is 65.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Mauritius Cosmetics' own Interest Coverage has ranged from 0.73 to 3.13 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.45 vs. the industry median of 8.60, Mauritius Cosmetics 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Interest Coverage among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 8.60, based on 1,507 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. Mauritius Cosmetics's current Interest Coverage of 2.93 is 65.9% 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 Mauritius Cosmetics 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. Mauritius Cosmetics's current Interest Coverage is 2.93, which is 102% above median its own 10-year median of 1.45. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Mauritius Cosmetics stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mauritius Cosmetics (XMAU:MCOS) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is MUR17.14, compared to a current price of MUR6.26 — trading 63.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 2.93, which is 102% above median its 10-year median of 1.45 and 65.9% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 8.60. Mauritius Cosmetics' overall GF Score™ is 77/100 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 Mauritius Cosmetics (XMAU:MCOS), the current Interest Coverage is 2.93 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 Mauritius Cosmetics (XMAU:MCOS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mauritius Cosmetics stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of MUR6.26 is trading 63.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of MUR17.14. GuruFocus considers Mauritius Cosmetics to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for XMAU:MCOS:

  • Interest Coverage: 2.93 (102% above median its 10-year median of 1.45)
  • GF Value™: MUR17.14 vs. price of MUR6.26 (63.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 77/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 65.9% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#1130 of 1507)

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


Mauritius Cosmetics Business Description

Address Bonne Terre, Vacoas, MUS, 73304
Mauritius Cosmetics Ltd is engaged in manufacturing, property rental and investment. The Company's principal activities include the manufacture of toothpaste, cosmetic products, creams, household products, toiletries and perfumes; the distribution, retail and export of consumer goods; the rental of investment properties; and investment in equity instruments. Its subsidiaries are mainly engaged in the rental of investment properties and the distribution and retail of consumer goods. The Company manufactures and distributes its own toothpaste brands, namely Ultradent, Dentaweiss and Dentamax. The Company operates in Mauritius and other countries, with maximum revenue generated from Mauritius.
77GF Score

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