Golden wheat Mills Co (XPAE:GMC) Interest Coverage: 20.06 (As of Mar. 2026) — 578% Above Median

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XPAE:GMC Golden wheat Mills Co XPAE:GMC
69 GF Score
Price JOD2.08
GF Value JOD1.09
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Golden wheat Mills Co Interest Coverage?

Golden wheat Mills Co XPAE:GMC 69 Interest Coverage is 20.06 as of Mar. 2026, which is 578% above its 10-year median of 2.96. GuruFocus rates XPAE:GMC with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of JOD1.09 (Significantly Overvalued). Among 1,515 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Golden wheat Mills Co ranks better than 60.53% 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. Golden wheat Mills Co's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was JOD1.02 Mil. Golden wheat Mills Co's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was JOD-0.05 Mil. Golden wheat Mills Co's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 20.06. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

The historical rank and industry rank for Golden wheat Mills Co's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:

XPAE:GMC' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.38   Med: 2.96   Max: 15.79
Current: 15.79


XPAE:GMC's Interest Coverage is ranked better than
60.53% of 1515 companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 8.6 vs XPAE:GMC: 15.79

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


Golden wheat Mills Co  (XPAE:GMC) 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 .


Golden wheat Mills Co Interest Coverage Related Terms


Golden wheat Mills Co Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Golden wheat Mills Co'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.

Golden wheat Mills Co Interest Coverage Chart

Golden wheat Mills Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Interest Coverage
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Golden wheat Mills Co 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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XPAE:GMC vs KHC, GIS, HRL: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Golden wheat Mills Co'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.


Golden wheat Mills Co Interest Coverage vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Golden wheat Mills Co's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Golden wheat Mills Co's Interest Coverage falls into.


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Golden wheat Mills Co 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.

Golden wheat Mills Co'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, Golden wheat Mills Co's Interest Expense was JOD-0.32 Mil. Its Operating Income was JOD3.77 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was JOD0.05 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (A: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*3.768/-0.319
=11.81

Golden wheat Mills Co's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Here, for the three months ended in Mar. 2026, Golden wheat Mills Co's Interest Expense was JOD-0.05 Mil. Its Operating Income was JOD1.02 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was JOD0.04 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*1.023/-0.051
=20.06

* 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 20.06 mean?
Golden wheat Mills Co (XPAE:GMC) has a Interest Coverage of 20.06 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Golden wheat Mills Co and its competitors. This is 578% above median its historical median of 2.96. Over the past decade, Golden wheat Mills Co's Interest Coverage has ranged from 0.38 to 15.79. According to the industry distribution chart, Golden wheat Mills Co ranks #598 out of 1515 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 39.5%.
Is Golden wheat Mills Co's Interest Coverage too high?
Golden wheat Mills Co's current Interest Coverage of 20.06 is 578% above median its 10-year median of 2.96. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.38 to a high of 15.79. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Interest Coverage is 8.60. Golden wheat Mills Co's value of 20.06 is 133.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Golden wheat Mills Co ranks #598 out of 1515 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Golden wheat Mills Co has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Golden wheat Mills Co's Interest Coverage compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Golden wheat Mills Co ranks #598 out of 1515 companies for Interest Coverage. This puts Golden wheat Mills Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 8.60. Golden wheat Mills Co's value of 20.06 is 133.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Golden wheat Mills Co's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 0.38 to 15.79 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.96 vs. the industry median of 8.60, Golden wheat Mills Co 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Interest Coverage among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 8.60, based on 1,515 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. Golden wheat Mills Co's current Interest Coverage of 20.06 is 133.3% 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 Golden wheat Mills Co 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. Golden wheat Mills Co's current Interest Coverage is 20.06, which is 578% above median its own 10-year median of 2.96. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Golden wheat Mills Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Golden wheat Mills Co (XPAE:GMC) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is JOD1.09, compared to a current price of JOD2.08 — trading 90.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 20.06, which is 578% above median its 10-year median of 2.96 and 133.3% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 8.60. Golden wheat Mills Co's overall GF Score™ is 69/100. 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 Golden wheat Mills Co (XPAE:GMC), the current Interest Coverage is 20.06 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 Golden wheat Mills Co (XPAE:GMC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Golden wheat Mills Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of JOD2.08 is trading 90.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of JOD1.09. GuruFocus considers Golden wheat Mills Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for XPAE:GMC:

  • Interest Coverage: 20.06 (578% above median its 10-year median of 2.96)
  • GF Value™: JOD1.09 vs. price of JOD2.08 (90.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 69/100
  • Industry Position: 133.3% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#598 of 1515)

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


Golden wheat Mills Co Business Description

Address Burmah - Birzeit, P.O. Box 43, Ramallah, PSE
Golden wheat Mills Co is engaged in the production of flour and semolina. Its products include smeed fella and extra.
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