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. Ferrocarril del Pacifico's
Operating Income
for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was CLP-227 Mil. Ferrocarril del Pacifico's Interest Expense for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was CLP-518 Mil.
did not have earnings to cover the interest expense.
The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.
Warning Sign:
Ben Graham prefers companies' interest coverage to be at least 5. Ferrocarril del Pacifico SAs earnings cannot cover its interest expense. If the situation continues, the company may have to issue more debt.
The historical rank and industry rank for Ferrocarril del Pacifico's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:
XSGO:FEPASA'
s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.06 Med: 2.86 Max: 5.42
Current: 0.97
XSGO:FEPASA's Interest Coverage is not ranked
in the Transportation industry.
Industry Median: 5.67
vs XSGO:FEPASA: 0.97
Ferrocarril del Pacifico (XSGO:FEPASA) 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 .
Ferrocarril del Pacifico Interest Coverage Related Terms
Ferrocarril del Pacifico Interest Coverage Historical Data
* 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.
XSGO:FEPASA vs UNP, CSX, NSC: Interest Coverage Comparison
For the Railroads subindustry, Ferrocarril del Pacifico'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.
Ferrocarril del Pacifico Interest Coverage vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Ferrocarril del Pacifico's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ferrocarril del Pacifico's Interest Coverage falls into.
Ferrocarril del Pacifico 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:
Ferrocarril del Pacifico 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?
Ferrocarril del Pacifico (XSGO:FEPASA) has a Interest Coverage of 0 (At Loss) as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Ferrocarril del Pacifico and its competitors. Over the past decade, Ferrocarril del Pacifico's Interest Coverage has ranged from 0.06 to 5.42.
Is Ferrocarril del Pacifico's Interest Coverage too high?
Ferrocarril del Pacifico's current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.06 to a high of 5.42. Overall, Ferrocarril del Pacifico has a GF Score™ of 13/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ferrocarril del Pacifico's Interest Coverage compare to UNP and CSX?
Ferrocarril del Pacifico's Interest Coverage of 0 (At Loss) can be compared against companies in the Transportation industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 5.67. Historically, Ferrocarril del Pacifico's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 0.06 to 5.42 over the past decade. 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 Transportation company?
The median Interest Coverage among Transportation companies is 5.67, based on 838 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 Ferrocarril del Pacifico and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Interest Coverage is 5.67 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ferrocarril del Pacifico'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 Ferrocarril del Pacifico stock overvalued right now?
Ferrocarril del Pacifico (XSGO:FEPASA) has a current Interest Coverage of 0 (At Loss). The stock's GF Value™ is CLP6.47, compared to a current price of CLP5.80 — trading 10.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). Ferrocarril del Pacifico's overall GF Score™ is 13/100 with 9 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 Ferrocarril del Pacifico (XSGO:FEPASA), the current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss) 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 Ferrocarril del Pacifico (XSGO:FEPASA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ferrocarril del Pacifico stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of CLP5.80 is trading 10.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of CLP6.47.
Key valuation signals for XSGO:FEPASA:
Interest Coverage: 0 (At Loss)
GF Value™: CLP6.47 vs. price of CLP5.80 (10.4% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSGO:FEPASA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Ferrocarril del Pacifico SA is a Chile-based rail freight transportation solutions company that develops cargo transport solutions for mining, forestry, and industrial companies. In addition, it also offers freight transportation solutions through trucks and offers additional services, including transfer station management, railway outsourcing, and complimentary services for metallic copper. The company operates through two segments; the Train segment which generates maximum revenue, and the Truck segment. Geographically, it derives all of its revenue from services provided in Chile.
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