Soaltee Hotel (XNEP:SHL) Interest Coverage: 109.28 (As of Jan. 2026) — 34% Below Median

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XNEP:SHL Soaltee Hotel Ltd XNEP:SHL
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Price NPR498.00
GF Value NPR530.10
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Soaltee Hotel Interest Coverage?

Soaltee Hotel XNEP:SHL -0.97% 100 Interest Coverage is 109.28 as of Jan. 2026, which is 34% below its 10-year median of 166.35. GuruFocus rates XNEP:SHL with a GF Score™ of 100/100 and a GF Value™ of NPR530.10 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 616 Travel & Leisure companies, Soaltee Hotel ranks better than 85.55% 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. Soaltee Hotel's Operating Income for the three months ended in Jan. 2026 was NPR275 Mil. Soaltee Hotel's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Jan. 2026 was NPR-3 Mil. Soaltee Hotel's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 was 109.28. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

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

XNEP:SHL' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 14.45   Med: 166.35   Max: 660.41
Current: 86.6


XNEP:SHL's Interest Coverage is ranked better than
85.55% of 616 companies
in the Travel & Leisure industry
Industry Median: 5.165 vs XNEP:SHL: 86.60

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


Soaltee Hotel  (XNEP:SHL) 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 .


Soaltee Hotel Interest Coverage Related Terms


Soaltee Hotel Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Soaltee Hotel'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.

Soaltee Hotel Interest Coverage Chart

Soaltee Hotel Annual Data
Trend Jul16 Jul17 Jul18 Jul19 Jul20 Jul21 Jul22 Jul23 Jul24 Jul25
Interest Coverage
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Soaltee Hotel Quarterly Data
Dec19 Mar20 Jul20 Dec20 Mar21 Jul21 Dec21 Mar22 Jul22 Dec22 Mar23 Jul23 Dec23 Mar24 Jul24 Oct24 Jan25 Jul25 Oct25 Jan26
Interest Coverage Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 761.75 607.69 N/A 62.05 109.28

XNEP:SHL vs MAR, HLT, H: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Lodging subindustry, Soaltee Hotel'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.


Soaltee Hotel Interest Coverage vs Travel & Leisure Industry

For the Travel & Leisure industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Soaltee Hotel's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Soaltee Hotel's Interest Coverage falls into.


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Soaltee Hotel 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.

Soaltee Hotel's Interest Coverage for the fiscal year that ended in Jul. 2025 is calculated as

Here, for the fiscal year that ended in Jul. 2025, Soaltee Hotel's Interest Expense was NPR-4 Mil. Its Operating Income was NPR658 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was NPR5 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Jul. 2025 )/Interest Expense (A: Jul. 2025 )
=-1*657.93/-3.955
=166.35

Soaltee Hotel's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 is calculated as

Here, for the three months ended in Jan. 2026, Soaltee Hotel's Interest Expense was NPR-3 Mil. Its Operating Income was NPR275 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was NPR4 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Jan. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Jan. 2026 )
=-1*274.515/-2.512
=109.28

* 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 109.28 mean?
Soaltee Hotel (XNEP:SHL) has a Interest Coverage of 109.28 as of Jan. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Soaltee Hotel and its competitors. This is 34% below median its historical median of 166.35. Over the past decade, Soaltee Hotel's Interest Coverage has ranged from 14.45 to 660.41. According to the industry distribution chart, Soaltee Hotel ranks #89 out of 616 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, placing it in the top 14.4%.
Is Soaltee Hotel's Interest Coverage too high?
Soaltee Hotel's current Interest Coverage of 109.28 is 34% below median its 10-year median of 166.35. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 14.45 to a high of 660.41. The Travel & Leisure industry median Interest Coverage is 5.17. Soaltee Hotel's value of 109.28 is 2015.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Soaltee Hotel ranks #89 out of 616 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Soaltee Hotel has a GF Score™ of 100/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Soaltee Hotel's Interest Coverage compare to MAR and HLT?
According to the Travel & Leisure industry distribution chart, Soaltee Hotel ranks #89 out of 616 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Soaltee Hotel in the top 14% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Interest Coverage is 5.17. Soaltee Hotel's value of 109.28 is 2015.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Soaltee Hotel's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 14.45 to 660.41 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 166.35 vs. the industry median of 5.17, Soaltee Hotel 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 Travel & Leisure company?
The median Interest Coverage among Travel & Leisure companies is 5.17, based on 616 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. Soaltee Hotel's current Interest Coverage of 109.28 is 2015.8% 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 Soaltee Hotel and its competitors. For the Travel & Leisure industry, the median Interest Coverage is 5.17 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Soaltee Hotel's current Interest Coverage is 109.28, which is 34% below median its own 10-year median of 166.35. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Soaltee Hotel stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Soaltee Hotel (XNEP:SHL) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is NPR530.10, compared to a current price of NPR498.00 — trading 6.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 109.28, which is 34% below median its 10-year median of 166.35 and 2015.8% above the Travel & Leisure industry median of 5.17. Soaltee Hotel's overall GF Score™ is 100/100 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 Soaltee Hotel (XNEP:SHL), the current Interest Coverage is 109.28 as of Jan. 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 Soaltee Hotel (XNEP:SHL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Soaltee Hotel stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of NPR498.00 is trading 6.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of NPR530.10. GuruFocus considers Soaltee Hotel to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for XNEP:SHL:

  • Interest Coverage: 109.28 (34% below median its 10-year median of 166.35)
  • GF Value™: NPR530.10 vs. price of NPR498.00 (6.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 100/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 2015.8% above the Travel & Leisure median (#89 of 616)

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


Soaltee Hotel Business Description

Address Tahachal, Post Box 3800, Kathmandu, NPL
Soaltee Hotel Ltd is a five-star hotel in Nepal engaged in the tourism industry, offering luxurious properties and hospitality across the region. Its brands include The Soaltee Kathmandu, Tiger Palace By Soaltee Bhairawaha, Soaltee Westend Premier Nepalgunj, and others. The company has three operating segments: the Room Segment, which includes reservations, front desk, housekeeping, and guest services; the Food & Beverage Segment and Flight Services Division, which provide food and beverage services to its customers; and the Other Segment, which includes the Corporate Division, Sales & Marketing Department, Human Resource Department, and other service centres except the Room and Food & Beverage segments. The majority of revenue comes from the Food & Beverage Segment.
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