Ashot- Ashkelon Industries (XTAE:ASHO) Interest Coverage: 8.95 (As of Mar. 2026) — 39% Above Median

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XTAE:ASHO Ashot- Ashkelon Industries Ltd XTAE:ASHO
71 GF Score
Price ₪81.50
GF Value ₪58.46
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Ashot- Ashkelon Industries Interest Coverage?

Ashot- Ashkelon Industries XTAE:ASHO -3.57% 71 Interest Coverage is 8.95 as of Mar. 2026, which is 39% above its 10-year median of 6.43. GuruFocus rates XTAE:ASHO with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of ₪58.46 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 241 Aerospace & Defense companies, Ashot- Ashkelon Industries ranks better than 70.95% 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. Ashot- Ashkelon Industries's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₪21.2 Mil. Ashot- Ashkelon Industries's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₪-2.4 Mil. Ashot- Ashkelon Industries's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 8.95. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

The historical rank and industry rank for Ashot- Ashkelon Industries's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:

XTAE:ASHO' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.42   Med: 6.43   Max: 16.88
Current: 16.88


XTAE:ASHO's Interest Coverage is ranked better than
70.95% of 241 companies
in the Aerospace & Defense industry
Industry Median: 8.4 vs XTAE:ASHO: 16.88

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


Ashot- Ashkelon Industries  (XTAE:ASHO) 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 .


Ashot- Ashkelon Industries Interest Coverage Related Terms


Ashot- Ashkelon Industries Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Ashot- Ashkelon Industries'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.

Ashot- Ashkelon Industries Interest Coverage Chart

Ashot- Ashkelon Industries Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Interest Coverage
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Ashot- Ashkelon Industries 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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XTAE:ASHO vs SPCX, GE, RTX: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, Ashot- Ashkelon Industries'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.


Ashot- Ashkelon Industries Interest Coverage vs Aerospace & Defense Industry

For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, Ashot- Ashkelon Industries's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Ashot- Ashkelon Industries's Interest Coverage falls into.


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Ashot- Ashkelon Industries 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.

Ashot- Ashkelon Industries'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, Ashot- Ashkelon Industries's Interest Expense was ₪-5.4 Mil. Its Operating Income was ₪73.9 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₪14.0 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (A: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*73.875/-5.413
=13.65

Ashot- Ashkelon Industries's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Here, for the three months ended in Mar. 2026, Ashot- Ashkelon Industries's Interest Expense was ₪-2.4 Mil. Its Operating Income was ₪21.2 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₪13.4 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*21.151/-2.363
=8.95

* 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 8.95 mean?
Ashot- Ashkelon Industries (XTAE:ASHO) has a Interest Coverage of 8.95 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Ashot- Ashkelon Industries and its competitors. This is 39% above median its historical median of 6.43. Over the past decade, Ashot- Ashkelon Industries' Interest Coverage has ranged from 2.42 to 16.88. According to the industry distribution chart, Ashot- Ashkelon Industries ranks #70 out of 241 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, placing it in the top 29%.
Is Ashot- Ashkelon Industries' Interest Coverage too high?
Ashot- Ashkelon Industries' current Interest Coverage of 8.95 is 39% above median its 10-year median of 6.43. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.42 to a high of 16.88. The Aerospace & Defense industry median Interest Coverage is 8.40. Ashot- Ashkelon Industries' value of 8.95 is 6.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ashot- Ashkelon Industries ranks #70 out of 241 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Ashot- Ashkelon Industries has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ashot- Ashkelon Industries' Interest Coverage compare to SPCX and GE?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, Ashot- Ashkelon Industries ranks #70 out of 241 companies for Interest Coverage. This puts Ashot- Ashkelon Industries in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 8.40. Ashot- Ashkelon Industries' value of 8.95 is 6.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Ashot- Ashkelon Industries' own Interest Coverage has ranged from 2.42 to 16.88 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.43 vs. the industry median of 8.40, Ashot- Ashkelon Industries 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 an Aerospace & Defense company?
The median Interest Coverage among Aerospace & Defense companies is 8.40, based on 241 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. Ashot- Ashkelon Industries's current Interest Coverage of 8.95 is 6.5% 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 Ashot- Ashkelon Industries and its competitors. For the Aerospace & Defense industry, the median Interest Coverage is 8.40 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ashot- Ashkelon Industries's current Interest Coverage is 8.95, which is 39% above median its own 10-year median of 6.43. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ashot- Ashkelon Industries stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ashot- Ashkelon Industries (XTAE:ASHO) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₪58.46, compared to a current price of ₪81.50 — trading 39.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 8.95, which is 39% above median its 10-year median of 6.43 and 6.5% above the Aerospace & Defense industry median of 8.40. Ashot- Ashkelon Industries' overall GF Score™ is 71/100 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 Ashot- Ashkelon Industries (XTAE:ASHO), the current Interest Coverage is 8.95 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 Ashot- Ashkelon Industries (XTAE:ASHO) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ashot- Ashkelon Industries stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ₪81.50 is trading 39.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₪58.46. GuruFocus considers Ashot- Ashkelon Industries to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for XTAE:ASHO:

  • Interest Coverage: 8.95 (39% above median its 10-year median of 6.43)
  • GF Value™: ₪58.46 vs. price of ₪81.50 (39.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 71/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 6.5% above the Aerospace & Defense median (#70 of 241)

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


Ashot- Ashkelon Industries Business Description

Address 2 Ezra Yessodi Street, P.O.B. 21, Ashkelon, ISR, 7810001
Ashot- Ashkelon Industries Ltd produces metal products, aviation parts, armored combat vehicle systems, and heavy metal products. It supplies technological systems and components for the international aerospace, defense, automotive, and other industries. The company's products include gears, transmissions, gearboxes long and short shafts for jet engines, landing gear components, and tungsten-based products, among others. The company's domicile, and partly in the United States, the subsidiary's domicile. Marketing and sales activities are mainly in Israel, in the USA and Europe.
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