Erika Carmel-Tech (XTAE:ERKA) Interest Coverage: 0 (At Loss) (As of Dec. 2025)

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XTAE:ERKA Erika Carmel-Tech Ltd XTAE:ERKA
32 GF Score
Price ₪0.52
GF Value ₪0.55
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Erika Carmel-Tech Interest Coverage?

Erika Carmel-Tech XTAE:ERKA 32 Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss) as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates XTAE:ERKA with a GF Score™ of 32/100 and a GF Value™ of ₪0.55 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 464 Medical Devices & Instruments companies, Erika Carmel-Tech ranks worse than 215517.03% 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. Erika Carmel-Tech's Operating Income for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was ₪-2.90 Mil. Erika Carmel-Tech's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was ₪0.72 Mil. did not have earnings to cover the interest expense. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

The historical rank and industry rank for Erika Carmel-Tech's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:


XTAE:ERKA's Interest Coverage is not ranked *
in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry.
Industry Median: 16.08
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Interest Coverage only.

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


Erika Carmel-Tech  (XTAE:ERKA) 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 .


Erika Carmel-Tech Interest Coverage Related Terms


Erika Carmel-Tech Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Erika Carmel-Tech'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.

Erika Carmel-Tech Interest Coverage Chart

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XTAE:ERKA vs ABT, SYK, MDT: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Medical Devices subindustry, Erika Carmel-Tech'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.


Erika Carmel-Tech Interest Coverage vs Medical Devices & Instruments Industry

For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry and Healthcare sector, Erika Carmel-Tech's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Erika Carmel-Tech's Interest Coverage falls into.


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Erika Carmel-Tech 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.

Erika Carmel-Tech'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, Erika Carmel-Tech's Interest Expense was ₪-0.26 Mil. Its Operating Income was ₪-4.42 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₪0.91 Mil.

Erika Carmel-Tech did not have earnings to cover the interest expense.

Erika Carmel-Tech's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Here, for the six months ended in Dec. 2025, Erika Carmel-Tech's Interest Expense was ₪0.72 Mil. Its Operating Income was ₪-2.90 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₪0.91 Mil.

* 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 0 (At Loss) mean?
Erika Carmel-Tech (XTAE:ERKA) has a Interest Coverage of 0 (At Loss) as of Dec. 2025. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Erika Carmel-Tech and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Erika Carmel-Tech ranks #999999 out of 464 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry.
Is Erika Carmel-Tech's Interest Coverage too high?
Erika Carmel-Tech's current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). Based on the distribution chart, Erika Carmel-Tech ranks #999999 out of 464 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Erika Carmel-Tech has a GF Score™ of 32/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Erika Carmel-Tech's Interest Coverage compare to ABT and SYK?
According to the Medical Devices & Instruments industry distribution chart, Erika Carmel-Tech ranks #999999 out of 464 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Erika Carmel-Tech in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 16.08. 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 Medical Devices & Instruments company?
The median Interest Coverage among Medical Devices & Instruments companies is 16.08, based on 464 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 Erika Carmel-Tech and its competitors. For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, the median Interest Coverage is 16.08 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Erika Carmel-Tech'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 Erika Carmel-Tech stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Erika Carmel-Tech (XTAE:ERKA) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₪0.55, compared to a current price of ₪0.52 — trading 6.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). Erika Carmel-Tech's overall GF Score™ is 32/100 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 Erika Carmel-Tech (XTAE:ERKA), the current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss) as of Dec. 2025. 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 Erika Carmel-Tech (XTAE:ERKA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Erika Carmel-Tech stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₪0.52 is trading 6.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₪0.55. GuruFocus considers Erika Carmel-Tech to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for XTAE:ERKA:

  • Interest Coverage: 0 (At Loss)
  • GF Value™: ₪0.55 vs. price of ₪0.52 (6.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 32/100 with 4 warning signs

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


Erika Carmel-Tech Business Description

Address Nahum Hat 5, Entrance 2, Haifa, ISR, 3508504
Erika Carmel-Tech Ltd Formerly Erika B-Cure Laser Ltd is engaged in the development and production of laser devices for the treatment of pain and wounds. Its devices provide treatment for Knee Pain, Lower Back Pain, Neck Pain, Shoulder Pain, Finger Joint pain, and Burns.
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