Castro Model (XTAE:CAST) Interest Coverage: 2.12 (As of Jun. 2026) — Near Median

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XTAE:CAST Castro Model Ltd XTAE:CAST
72 GF Score
Price ₪169.70
GF Value ₪110.33
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Castro Model Interest Coverage?

Castro Model XTAE:CAST +3.73% 72 Interest Coverage is 2.12 as of Jun. 2026, which is 1% above its 10-year median of 2.09. GuruFocus rates XTAE:CAST with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of ₪110.33 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 830 Retail - Cyclical companies, Castro Model ranks worse than 86.75% 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. Castro Model's Operating Income for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was ₪97 Mil. Castro Model's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was ₪-46 Mil. Castro Model's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 2.12. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

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

XTAE:CAST' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.67   Med: 2.09   Max: 12.34
Current: 1.69


XTAE:CAST's Interest Coverage is ranked worse than
86.75% of 830 companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 7.565 vs XTAE:CAST: 1.69

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


Castro Model  (XTAE:CAST) 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 .


Castro Model Interest Coverage Related Terms


Castro Model Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Castro Model'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.

Castro Model Interest Coverage Chart

Castro Model Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Interest Coverage
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 3.33 0.67 1.31 2.99 2.09

Castro Model Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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 1.72 1.89 8.27 0.00 2.12

XTAE:CAST vs TJX, ROST, BURL: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Apparel Retail subindustry, Castro Model'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.


Castro Model Interest Coverage vs Retail - Cyclical Industry

For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Castro Model's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Castro Model's Interest Coverage falls into.


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Castro Model 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.

Castro Model'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, Castro Model's Interest Expense was ₪-84 Mil. Its Operating Income was ₪177 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₪1,144 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (A: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*176.643/-84.334
=2.09

Castro Model's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as

Here, for the three months ended in Jun. 2026, Castro Model's Interest Expense was ₪-46 Mil. Its Operating Income was ₪97 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₪1,174 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Jun. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=-1*96.619/-45.664
=2.12

* 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 2.12 mean?
Castro Model (XTAE:CAST) has a Interest Coverage of 2.12 as of Jun. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Castro Model and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 2.09. Over the past decade, Castro Model's Interest Coverage has ranged from 0.67 to 12.34. According to the industry distribution chart, Castro Model ranks #720 out of 830 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 86.7%.
Is Castro Model's Interest Coverage too high?
Castro Model's current Interest Coverage of 2.12 is near median its 10-year median of 2.09. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.67 to a high of 12.34. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Interest Coverage is 7.57. Castro Model's value of 2.12 is 72% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Castro Model ranks #720 out of 830 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Castro Model has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Castro Model's Interest Coverage compare to TJX and ROST?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Castro Model ranks #720 out of 830 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Castro Model in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 7.57. Castro Model's value of 2.12 is 72% below this benchmark. Historically, Castro Model's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 0.67 to 12.34 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.09 vs. the industry median of 7.57, Castro Model 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Interest Coverage among Retail - Cyclical companies is 7.57, based on 830 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. Castro Model's current Interest Coverage of 2.12 is 72% 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 Castro Model and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Interest Coverage is 7.57 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Castro Model's current Interest Coverage is 2.12, which is near median its own 10-year median of 2.09. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Castro Model stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Castro Model (XTAE:CAST) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₪110.33, compared to a current price of ₪169.70 — trading 53.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 2.12, which is near median its 10-year median of 2.09 and 72% below the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 7.57. Castro Model's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 3 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 Castro Model (XTAE:CAST), the current Interest Coverage is 2.12 as of Jun. 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 Castro Model (XTAE:CAST) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Castro Model stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ₪169.70 is trading 53.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₪110.33. GuruFocus considers Castro Model to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for XTAE:CAST:

  • Interest Coverage: 2.12 (near median its 10-year median of 2.09)
  • GF Value™: ₪110.33 vs. price of ₪169.70 (53.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 72/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 72% below the Retail - Cyclical median (#720 of 830)

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


Castro Model Business Description

Address 35 Ben Zvi Road, Tel Aviv, ISR, 68103
Castro Model Ltd designs, manufactures, and distributes fashion wear for men, women, girls, boys and baby in Israel. The company has three segments which include: the Red line for casual fashion, the Black line, a smart, sophisticated and elegant line and the Blue line, a line of jeans. It also offers complementary collections such as shoes and bags, glasses, lingerie, jewelry and even bicycles and other accessories. The company involves in the retail marketing of fashion products through branded stores operated by subsidiaries in Israel.
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